Anaphylaxis
Q&A: Company seeks to expand neffy FDA approval to more pediatric patients
ARS Pharmaceuticals announced its submission of a supplemental new drug application to the FDA for neffy 1 mg for the treatment of type 1 allergic reactions in children who weigh between 33 lb and 66 lb.
Food allergy prevalence doubled in Japan from 2010 to 2019
The prevalence of food allergy surged between 2010 and 2019 in Japan, increasing 1.7 times among children aged 6 years and younger, according to a study in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
Top in allergy/asthma: Pharma vs. farms; young people unlikely to inform peers of allergy
In a Healio Expert Submission, Douglas H. Jones, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, discussed currently available food allergy treatments and some that are in development.
GA2FA 2024 inspires attendees to think ‘inside the box’ to advance food allergy treatment
The Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network, or GA2LEN, will host its biannual global meeting from Sept. 5 to 7.
Top news of August: FDA neffy approval, women’s asthma health, APA-AAI conference, more
Healio has compiled August’s most-read news in asthma and allergy.
Q&A: Xolair ‘Accidents Happen’ ad campaign aims to help food allergy management
Despite daily vigilance in managing food allergies, everything does not always go according to plan.
EURneffy adrenaline nasal spray approved for use in the EU
The European Commission has approved EURneffy for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, according to a press release by ARS Pharmaceuticals, producer of the drug.
Q&A: Physicians should ‘start small and local’ to advocate for themselves, patients
Our political system ensures that everyone throughout the country has representation, Melinda M. Rathkopf, MD, MBA, told Healio. Leveraging that representation is essential when physicians need to advocate for their patients and themselves.
Advocates ‘very excited’ by FDA approval of epinephrine nasal spray
Advocates were pleased to learn about the FDA’s approval of ARS Pharmaceuticals’ neffy epinephrine nasal spray, which may have a significant impact on the safety and quality of life of families with allergy.
Strategies improve preparation for oral food challenges
SAN ANTONIO — Preparation is key to successful oral food challenges, said Maria Crain, APRN, CPNP-PC, AE-C, pediatric nurse practitioner, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Food Allergy Center.