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June 08, 2023
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Aerodigestive eosinophilia may be an endotype of severe uncontrolled asthma

WASHINGTON — Children with severe uncontrolled asthma commonly have eosinophilic airway inflammation, according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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February 25, 2023
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Allergen immunotherapy shows promise for eosinophilic esophagitis

SAN ANTONIO — Allergen immunotherapy helped to relieve eosinophilic esophagitis symptoms and led to remission, according to results of a systematic review presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

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February 14, 2023
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Vonoprazan stalled for esophagitis, H. pylori as FDA cites nitrosamine impurity concerns

The FDA has rejected Phathom Pharmaceutical’s vonoprazan new drug application for erosive esophagitis, as well as its post-approval supplement for Helicobacter pylori, due to the presence of nitrosamine impurities.

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May 20, 2022
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FDA approves first treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis in the US

The FDA has granted approval for dupilumab for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis for adult and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older, according to a press release.

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May 09, 2022
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Radiation technique reduces symptomatic esophagitis in patients with advanced lung cancer

Esophageal-sparing intensity-modulated radiotherapy did not significantly improve esophageal quality of life but reduced incidence of symptomatic esophagitis among patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

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August 16, 2021
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Virtual reality distraction helps in assessment of eosinophilic esophagitis in children

Unsedated transnasal esophagoscopy with virtual reality distraction may more quickly establish eosinophilic esophagitis treatment, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

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April 28, 2020
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AGA issues new guidelines on eosinophilic esophagitis

The American Gastroenterological Association published new guidelines focused on the treatment of children and adults with eosinophilic esophagitis.