allergies

Gut worms protect against house-dust mite allergy

harminka — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:16:16 -0500

A study conducted in Vietnam has added further weight to the view that parasitic gut worms, such as hookworm, could help in the prevention and treatment of asthma and other allergies.

Nothing to sneeze at: Real-time pollen forecasts

harminka — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:28:52 -0600

Researchers in Germany are reporting an advance toward development of technology that could make life easier for millions of people allergic to plant pollen.

The latest research on allergies, Specific immunotherapy can help

harminka — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:08:29 -0500

Specific immune therapy works for many people and it is becoming increasingly popular in Europe, according to the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care.

Global Climate Change Multiplies Swedes’ Allergies

seher — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:56:00 -0500

Global climate change could multiply the numbers of allergy sufferers in Sweden.

Allergic-like reactions occur in premedicated patients

harminka — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:52:00 -0600

Allergic-like reactions can occur in patients (both children and adults) when given gadolinium containing contrast agents, even if they have been pre-medicated with corticosteroids and antihistamines, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan Health Systems in Ann Arbor.

Allergies Are Associated with Lower Risk of Brain Cancer

harminka — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:59:16 -0500

People with a history of allergies and related diseases have nearly a third lower risk of developing a certain brain cancer than those without the condition.

Study suggests rethink on breastmilk and allergies

Dinka — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:40:40 -0500

A new study has found that current recommendations about breastfeeding by women with allergies should be reconsidered. The Melbourne University study says exclusive breastfeeding by mothers who have allergies is likely to protect babies from allergies in early childhood.

Breastfeeding does not protect children against asthma, allergies

harminka — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:58:28 -0500

Breastfeeding exclusively or for a prolonged period does not protect children against developing asthma and allergies, according to the results of a large randomised trial published on www.bmj.com today.

Fruity vegetables, fish To reduce asthma, allergies

harminka — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:09:43 -0500

Giving children a diet rich in fish and “fruity vegetables” can reduce asthma and allergies, according to a seven-year study of 460 Spanish children, published in the September issue of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.

Scientists Search for Allergy-Free Peanut

Dinka — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 07:02:52 -0500

According to the U.S. National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, most severe food allergic reactions come from nuts, primarily peanuts. And because of that researchers are trying to develop an allergy- free peanut.

Upper Respiratory Disease Market Positioned to Reach $14.4 Billion

gstone — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:17:58 -0500

Market Drivers, Evolving Drug Classes Analyzed by Applied Data Research.

Peanut allergies overstated

harminka — Wed, 16 May 2007 12:15:43 -0500

Despite hundreds of families being told their children have peanut allergies every year, many of the children may be able to eat peanuts safely, a study by researchers at UNSW and the Sydney Children's Hospital has found.