Allergies News and Research

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Study finds among outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19, treatment with fluvoxamine does not reduce duration of symptoms

Researchers investigate the effects of high-dose fluvoxamine among patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

22 Nov 2023

Autoimmune rheumatic disease patients benefit significantly from fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

Patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases, which include rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic disorders that cause inflammation, are at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as death due to severe COVID-19.

15 Nov 2023

COVID-19 pandemic slowed progress toward ending HIV epidemic in the U.S.

The COVID-19 pandemic slowed previous gains made in controlling HIV blood levels and worsened health disparities, according to UC Francisco researchers leading the largest U.S. evaluation of the impact of the public health crisis on people with HIV.

14 Nov 2023

Study reveals underuse of antiviral medications in young children with influenza

Despite national medical guidelines supporting the use of antiviral medications in young children diagnosed with influenza, a new study reports an underuse of the treatment.

13 Nov 2023

ATCC announces award from national institute of allergy and infectious diseases to support its preclinical services for biopharmaceutical product development

ATCC today announced that it has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

From ATCC 13 Nov 2023

Food allergies may be linked to increased cardiovascular death risk, study finds

Sensitivity to common food allergens such as dairy and peanuts could be an important and previously unappreciated cause of heart disease, new research suggests – and the increased risk for cardiovascular death includes people without obvious food allergies.

13 Nov 2023

Allergies linked to heightened risk of long COVID, new review suggests

Systematic review indicates that pre-existing allergic conditions like asthma and allergic rhinitis may be linked to an increased risk of developing long COVID. Despite some evidence, the certainty remains low due to potential biases and confounding factors, highlighting the need for more rigorous research to determine the impact of these allergies on prolonged COVID-19 symptoms.

9 Nov 2023

New study links food allergies to increased risk of heart disease death

Sensitivity to common food allergens such as cow's milk and peanuts could be an important and previously unappreciated cause of heart disease, new research suggests – and the increased risk for cardiovascular death includes people without obvious food allergies.

9 Nov 2023

Allen Discovery Center for Neuroimmune Interactions launched at Mount Sinai

The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, a division of the Allen Institute, today announced the launch of the Allen Discovery Center (ADC) for Neuroimmune Interactions at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

9 Nov 2023

Allergic conditions linked to higher risk of Long-COVID, study finds

In an analysis of published prospective studies of people of all ages with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection who were followed for at least 12 months, pre-existing allergic conditions were linked to higher risks of experiencing long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19, or Long-COVID.

8 Nov 2023

Study sheds new light on the variety of cellular causes of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation that leads to pain, joint damage, and disability, which affects approximately 18 million people worldwide.

8 Nov 2023

New method could enhance the ability to detect and predict anaphylaxis during oral food challenges

Food allergies can quickly turn a casual meal into a life-threatening situation.

7 Nov 2023

Japanese study uncovers protective role of nasal microbiome in eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis

Like other countries in the world, Japan has witnessed a worrisome increase in the prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) over the last decade.

6 Nov 2023

New pathway to combat cardiovascular disease identified

Research led by the University of Minnesota Medical School identified a new pathway to combat cardiovascular disease. The study was recently published in Nature Cardiovascular Research.

3 Nov 2023

Balancing act: Navigating elimination diets in allergic kids without compromising nutrition

Recent research underscores the importance of careful management of elimination diets in children with food allergies, ensuring nutritional balance and support for growth. The study advocates for a multidisciplinary approach to help children avoid allergens without compromising their overall health and development.

2 Nov 2023

Plant-based baby formulas meet guidelines but raise new allergy questions

The research paper reviews the nutritional adequacy and allergy risks associated with plant-based infant formulas, finding that they comply with FDA and EFSA guidelines and may be a viable option for infants with cow's milk allergies. However, more research is needed to fully understand the potential allergy risks of buckwheat and almond-based formulas.

26 Oct 2023

Groundbreaking research advances understanding of how pathogens impact cancer

Viral infections are known to be a central cause of more than 10% of cancers worldwide. University of California researchers may have uncovered one of the key reasons why.

26 Oct 2023

Zika virus exposure during pregnancy slows fetal growth and affects mother-infant interaction

Zika virus infection in pregnant rhesus macaques slows fetal growth and affects how infants and mothers interact in the first month of life, according to a new study from researchers at the California National Primate Research Center at the University of California, Davis.

25 Oct 2023

California expands paid sick days and boosts health worker wages

California continues to burnish its reputation as a progressive state for health policy as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills expanding paid sick leave, adding bereavement leave for miscarriages, and boosting wages for health workers.

25 Oct 2023

Scientists uncover a group of immune cells that may drive severe asthma in older men

Scientists from La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) and The University of Southampton, UK, have uncovered a group of immune cells that may drive severe asthma.

20 Oct 2023

Allergies News and Research

Latest Allergies News and Research

Study finds among outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19, treatment with fluvoxamine does not reduce duration of symptoms

Autoimmune rheumatic disease patients benefit significantly from fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

COVID-19 pandemic slowed progress toward ending HIV epidemic in the U.S.

Study reveals underuse of antiviral medications in young children with influenza

ATCC announces award from national institute of allergy and infectious diseases to support its preclinical services for biopharmaceutical product development

Food allergies may be linked to increased cardiovascular death risk, study finds

Allergies linked to heightened risk of long COVID, new review suggests

New study links food allergies to increased risk of heart disease death

Allen Discovery Center for Neuroimmune Interactions launched at Mount Sinai

Allergic conditions linked to higher risk of Long-COVID, study finds

Study sheds new light on the variety of cellular causes of rheumatoid arthritis

New method could enhance the ability to detect and predict anaphylaxis during oral food challenges

Japanese study uncovers protective role of nasal microbiome in eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis

New pathway to combat cardiovascular disease identified

Balancing act: Navigating elimination diets in allergic kids without compromising nutrition

Plant-based baby formulas meet guidelines but raise new allergy questions

Groundbreaking research advances understanding of how pathogens impact cancer

Zika virus exposure during pregnancy slows fetal growth and affects mother-infant interaction

California expands paid sick days and boosts health worker wages

Scientists uncover a group of immune cells that may drive severe asthma in older men

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Allergies News and Research

Latest Allergies News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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