Food Allergy

Allspice may be a tasty ingredient in Jamaican food, aromatic desserts and fruity cocktails, but researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have reported what they believe to be the first case of an allspice allergy.

Vaginal delivery was associated with increased risk for food sensitization in infancy, with longer labor durations also promoting food sensitization development, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Mark L. Corbett, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, considered medical school early in college before switching to chemical engineering, but that career path did not last.

Genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors influence the risk for food sensitization and food allergies during the first thousand days of life, according to a literature review published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Baked milk can be introduced safely and effectively into the diets of young children diagnosed with cow’s milk protein allergy as part of the Milk Allergy in Primary Care, or MAP, milk ladder, according to a study published in Allergy.

Significant knowledge gaps make it difficult to accurately identify risk factors and predict the severity of allergic reactions to food, according to a review published in Allergy.

Douglas H. Jones, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, said his favorite aspect of being an allergist is the opportunity he has to make a significant impact on somebody’s quality of life.

Families and clinicians alike often have questions about care when it comes to food allergies, from understanding cutting-edge treatments such as oral immunotherapy to addressing psychosocial burdens such as phobias and bullying.

Leading specialists in allergy, asthma and immunology have formed Healio Allergy/Asthma’s Peer Perspective Board to help guide coverage and provide their expert take on the latest advances in the field.

The FDA has issued draft guidance detailing how it will evaluate the public health importance of food allergens that are not among those currently identified by law in the United States.