The New Delaware Law aims to lower the rates of peanut and egg allergies in the next generation. The goal is to provide early introduction to peanut and egg allergies in small amounts or in powdered form. Working with doctors to achieve the goal of immunity is highly recommended for safety and effectiveness. New Delaware [...]
A covid vaccine has been one of the greatest medical discoveries of the last decade and it now has been found to provide long-term protection against anaphylaxis in humanized mice. Further study is needed to allow for human long-term protection against anaphylaxis! HomeScience Translational MedicineVol. 17, No. 827A vaccine targeting human IgE induces long-term protection [...]
Great news out of a study of 60,000 children having peanut introduced in diet as early as 4 months old. Study shows importance of future introduction of potential allergens (peanuts in this study) into diet at early age, in particular for the high-risk population. ealthNews Service Children’s peanut allergies have plunged thanks to recent advice, [...]
Tragedy occurred when a young woman with food allergies was having a CT Scan involving a dye injection for kidney stone detection. While a severe reaction is rare the dye injection can cause tragic outcomes for the allergy population. Guidelines must be examined and monitored to ensure maximum safety. Snack Safely has provided this important [...]
Zileuton use for asthma medication has been repurposed and found to be effective in greatly reducing the allergic reaction of peanut in mice. This discovery at Northwestern University is ground breaking and will be furth examined for human allergic reaction to peanut. Further, a new study with human allergic reaction and zleuton is already underway [...]
A tragic outcome from an IV Dye given to a woman for a CT Scan. The woman from Durham England had a severe tooth infection and when dental services not available went to the hospital for help. The IV Dye is known to cause a mild rreaction in less than 10% and a serious reaction [...]
The following article written by Dr. Scott Sicherer, Director of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai New York. The article provides critical information on administering the Epipen for severe allergic reaction. First off, the allergy population should have 2 Epitpens available to ensure full safety measures are available. The importance of using a [...]
A severe reaction to a food, insect bite, environment and medications must be treated right away with an Epipen including a hospital visit to ensure stabilization and safety of the person. A mild initial reaction to one of the potential allergens should also be followed up with a doctor. If the mild reaction warrants, the [...]
Food allergies in children are a fact of life and many children today are impacted with a reaction to foods. Once diagnosed, the child will avoid the food(s) in their diet. Family life will be impacted as well given that the allergy foods will be kept away from family meals. Severe anaphylactic reactions will require [...]
Exciting news in dealing with food allergies has arrived. Research undertaken by Dr. Edwin Kim and Jill Fisher PHD resulted in the discovery of a biologic omalyzumab. It is now the first biologic to receive FDA in February 2024. Many thanks to Snack Safely for sharing this news with us. Emerging TherapyNews CoverageStudy Are Biologics [...]