More articles about: Food Allergy
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Novel measuring tool reduces severe allergic reactions during food allergy challenges
A new device called TEWL, created by Michigan Medicine, can help to reduce severe allergic reactions from occurring during food allergy challenges.
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Tips for Hosting Allergy-Safe Holidays
Precautions are crucial — even lifesaving — when feeding guests with dietary restrictions. Simple strategies can help avoid issues at the dinner table.
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Tick-borne red meat allergy prevented in mice through nanoparticle treatment
Nanoparticles delivered intravenously in mice can block the allergic reactions to red meat caused by the bite of the lone star tick, research shows.
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Nanoparticles reprogram mouse immune systems to cope with allergens
Two doses of allergen-encapsulating nanoparticles delivered intravenously prevented anaphylaxis during a food allergy test in mice, according to new research.
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Measuring skin water loss predicts anaphylaxis during food allergy tests
Measuring skin water loss during food allergy tests may help predict anaphylaxis and keep patients safe. The method aims to detect the life threatening reaction before epinephrine injections are necessary
