Newswise Feature Channel: Allergies

Tips to help families navigate food allergy policies at school

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:05:53 EST

Every year, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology specialists at UT Southwestern and Children's Health Dallas field questions from parents who are worried about whether their older kids will be exposed to allergens or whether younger students will make good choices about swapping foods and snacks at school. It takes a community to protect kids with food allergies.

Killing giant ragweed just got harder for some Wisconsin farmers

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:05:39 EST

When giant ragweed takes hold in a crop field, the towering weed reduces yield and sends plumes of its famously allergy-inducing pollen into the air. There are few tools available to thwart the menace, especially for farmers growing non-GMO soybeans. Now, some Wisconsin farmers are left with even fewer options.

Your Two-Week Timeline to Start Fall Allergy Medications Begins Now

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:05:25 EST

Those who suffer from fall allergies should be starting their allergy medications now, before ragweed season fully hits.

Memorial Hermann Invests in Ready, Set, Food as Part of Commitment to Prevent Food Allergies

Memorial Hermann Health System — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:30:34 EST

Memorial Hermann Health System has made an investment in Ready, Set, Food that will further its commitment to educate and equip families with the tools necessary to give their babies the best chance at living a life free of food allergies.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Showcases Diagnostics Innovation Across Therapeutic Areas at ADLM 2024

ADLM 2024 Press Program — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:05:57 EST

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. will showcase its broad diagnostics portfolio and host a series of customer-led workshops and presentations that highlight industry developments and the company's latest innovations during the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine Conference (ADLM) July 28-Aug. 1, 2024, in Chicago, Ill.

Is Your Child With Asthma Ready for Asthma Peak Month in September?

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:00:41 EST

Five tips from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to help keep your child's allergy and asthma symptoms at bay this school year.

Virginia Tech researchers find potential method to control mosquito populations through genetic breeding

Virginia Tech — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:00:00 EST

Virginia Tech researchers have found a new way to identify genetic targets useful for control of mosquito populations, potentially offering an alternative to insecticides.

Allergic Reactions, Neonatal Chemical Exposure, and More Featured in Lastest ToxSci

Society of Toxicology — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:05:26 EST

The July 2024 issue of Toxicological Sciences includes a Contemporary Review on AHR-signaling, an In-Depth Review on allergic reactions, and Tox Spotlight articles on physiologically based kinetic models and neonatal exposure to a flame retardant.

Camelid nanobodies: transforming food allergen analysis

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:05:43 EST

Recent advancements show nanobodies from camelid antibodies excel in food allergen detection with superior stability, specificity, and cost-effectiveness. This innovative approach aims to improve accuracy and efficiency, crucial for preventing severe allergic reactions.

The Parasitic Worms that Transformed Our Immune System

University of Utah Health — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:05:36 EST

Mammalian immunity has been shaped from day one by the most successful human pathogens on the planet. Learning how we've evolved together could help scientists understand immune development, treat autoimmune conditions, and make better vaccines.

Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD, Receives High Honor at European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Mount Sinai Health System — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:05:51 EST

The Paul Ehrlich Award for Experimental Research recognizes scientists who have revolutionized the understanding of allergic diseases and immunological mechanisms.

Can feeding infants peanuts really be beneficial? UTSW expert weighs in on how NEJM findings may change parenting tactics

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Tue, 28 May 2024 13:00:00 EST

VIDEO and TRANSCRIPT: RSV Risk And Undertreated Asthma: Expert Panel Q&A

Newswise — Tue, 21 May 2024 14:15:00 EST

Doctors with the American Thoracic Society will discuss new research about the potential effect of estrogen on hypertension for women in menopause, and the link between hormone replacement and breast cancer risk. How can patients and doctors weigh the risks and benefits and decide whether or not estrogen is right for them?

Few Moderate or Severe Asthma Patients Prescribed Recommended Inhaler Regimen

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Tue, 21 May 2024 14:15:00 EST

Only 14.5 percent of adult patients with moderate or severe asthma are prescribed the recommended SMART combination inhaler regimen and over 40 percent of academic pulmonary and allergy clinicians have not adopted this optimal therapy, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.

Marketing Claims Do Not Correlate with Potential Allergens in Best-Selling Baby Cleansers

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 15 May 2024 11:05:24 EST

Can Allergy Medicines be Dangerous?

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Mon, 13 May 2024 13:05:41 EST

The medical director of New Jersey Poison Control at Rutgers University discussed how adults and children can safely take over the counter seasonal allergy medication.

Breathing Easier with Asthma -- Johns Hopkins Children's Center Experts Available for Interviews During Asthma Awareness Month

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:40 EST

For many children with asthma, May is a peak season -- their condition is at its worst, often due to seasonal allergies, pollen or poor air quality that come with this time of year.

Are All Types of Asthma the Same? Not by a Long Shot

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:00:24 EST

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month - the ideal time to get the word out on the different types of asthma, as well as the different triggers and treatments.

How to reduce seasonal allergy symptoms as allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:45:37 EST

Make Summer Camp Plans Now for Kids with Allergies and Asthma

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:05:23 EST

Sending your child with allergies and asthma off to summer camp means putting extra protections in place to keep them symptom-free.