Food Allergy
Patients pursuing OIT for peanut allergies may face racial, socioeconomic disparities
Significant disparities exist between patients with peanut allergies who are currently receiving oral immunotherapy and those who are not, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Caregivers of infants, toddlers with peanut allergy show interest in oral immunotherapy
Families of children with peanut allergies that pursued oral immunotherapy cited remission and the potential for disease modification as their reason, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Immunology: In Practice.
AI-driven app shows ‘benefits across the board’ for managing cancer symptoms through diet
CHICAGO — Most individuals with cancer who used an AI-based nutritional platform reported the application helped them regulate their diets and improved their quality of life, according to study results presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.
Top in allergy/asthma: EURneffy closer to approval; caregivers seek allergy info online
The European Medicines Agency Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has recommended marketing authorization of ARS Pharmaceuticals’ EURneffy epinephrine nasal spray in the European Union, according to a press release.
Food allergy in children may be associated with dysbiosis
Gut microbiomes in children with food allergy may differ from those without food allergy, with fewer differences seen in younger children, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Q&A: FDA warns Bimbo Bakeries USA on use of inaccurate food allergy warning labels
The FDA issued a warning against Bimbo Bakeries USA, which includes brands such as Sara Lee and Brownberry among others, on June 25 over incorrect allergy warning labels.
Oral therapy for cow’s milk allergy may show better adherence than in other allergens
Participants with an allergy to cow’s milk had the lowest rate of oral immunotherapy treatment discontinuation, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
APA-AAI president-elect talks upcoming conference, advancements in treatment
As asthma and allergy continue to affect more people, the importance of advanced practitioners in enhancing patient safety, addressing health care disparities and increasing treatment access has come to the forefront of patient care.
Epinephrine nasal spray recommended for approval in European Union
An epinephrine nasal spray is closer to approval in Europe, according to a press release from ARS Pharmaceuticals.
Most caregivers of children with food allergies go online at least weekly for information
More patients are using online platforms to obtain information on food, trusting professional organizations and allergists the most, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy and Asthma and Immunology.