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Released: 5-Dec-2022 7:40 PM EST
Scientists find inorganic food additives might make babies more vulnerable to allergies
Frontiers

Nanotechnologies have revolutionized food technology with changes to food production, manufacture, and processing that are intended to make our food safer and healthier.

Newswise: Allergies and Asthma Shouldn’t Prevent Comfort and Joy this Holiday Season
Released: 17-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
Allergies and Asthma Shouldn’t Prevent Comfort and Joy this Holiday Season
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Keep allergy and asthma triggers top of mind as you map out what your holidays will look like this year.

Newswise: Tiny molecules in breast milk may prevent infants from developing allergies
Released: 15-Nov-2022 12:00 PM EST
Tiny molecules in breast milk may prevent infants from developing allergies
Penn State College of Medicine

A new study by Penn State College of Medicine finds that small molecules found in most humans’ breast milk may reduce the likelihood of infants developing allergic conditions.

Newswise: Only 52% of Adults with Severe Food Allergy Have Been Prescribed an Epinephrine Auto Injector
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Only 52% of Adults with Severe Food Allergy Have Been Prescribed an Epinephrine Auto Injector
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting shows that only half of food allergic adult patients have immediate access to epinephrine, and 36% of adults believe epinephrine auto injectors can cause negative or life-threatening effects.

Newswise: Study Shows 86.4% of Infants with Anaphylaxis Appropriately Received Epinephrine
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Study Shows 86.4% of Infants with Anaphylaxis Appropriately Received Epinephrine
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting shows that, in infants aged 0-24 months who presented to the emergency department for anaphylaxis, few required hospitalization and most were able to go home after a few hours of observation.

Newswise: 86.4 % de los bebés con anafilaxia recibieron epinefrina de manera adecuada
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
86.4 % de los bebés con anafilaxia recibieron epinefrina de manera adecuada
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presentó en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año muestra que de los bebés de 0 a 24 meses que acudieron al servicio de urgencias por anafilaxia, pocos requirieron hospitalización y la mayoría pudo irse a casa después de unas horas de observación.

Newswise: Solo al 52 % de los adultos con alergia grave a los alimentos se le ha prescrito un autoinyector de epinefrina
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Solo al 52 % de los adultos con alergia grave a los alimentos se le ha prescrito un autoinyector de epinefrina
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión científica anual del ACAAI muestra que solo la mitad de los pacientes adultos alérgicos a los alimentos tienen acceso inmediato a la epinefrina y que el 36 % de los adultos creen que los autoinyectores de epinefrina pueden causar efectos negativos o potencialmente mortales.

Newswise: Lowest Pollen Counts Occur Between 4:00 a.m. and Noon
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Lowest Pollen Counts Occur Between 4:00 a.m. and Noon
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting suggests that early morning hours are better than later in the afternoon for dodging pollen.

Newswise: Even in States with Strong Stock Albuterol Laws, School Administrators Fear Liability
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Even in States with Strong Stock Albuterol Laws, School Administrators Fear Liability
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting shows that even in states with strong stock inhaler/albuterol laws, school administrators and prescribing clinicians fear liability in prescribing and administering the stock inhalers.

Newswise: Los teléfonos inteligentes son depósitos de alérgenos
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Los teléfonos inteligentes son depósitos de alérgenos
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año muestra niveles elevados de alérgenos de gatos y perros, así como de glucanos β-D y endotoxinas en modelos telefónicos simulados.

Newswise: Smartphones are Reservoirs of Allergens According to New Research
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Smartphones are Reservoirs of Allergens According to New Research
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting in Louisville, KY, showed elevated levels of cat and dog allergens, as well as β-D glucans (BDG) and endotoxin on simulated phone models.

Newswise: CRISPR Treatment Slows Swelling in Hereditary Angioedema Patients
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
CRISPR Treatment Slows Swelling in Hereditary Angioedema Patients
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new study being presented at this year’s ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting shows a treatment using the CRISPR genome editing technology succeeded in alleviating swelling and reducing the frequency of attacks.

Newswise: El tratamiento CRISPR reduce la inflamación en pacientes con angioedema hereditario
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
El tratamiento CRISPR reduce la inflamación en pacientes con angioedema hereditario
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año muestra que un tratamiento que usa una tecnología de edición genética de repeticiones palindrómicas cortas, agrupadas y regularmente interespaciadas logró aliviar la inflamación y reducir la frecuencia de los ataques.

Newswise: Los recuentos de polen más bajos se producen entre las 4:00 a. m. y el mediodía
4-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Los recuentos de polen más bajos se producen entre las 4:00 a. m. y el mediodía
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Un nuevo estudio que se presenta en la Reunión Científica Anual del ACAAI de este año sugiere que las primeras horas de la mañana son mejores que las últimas de la tarde para evitar el polen.

2-Nov-2022 10:15 AM EDT
Managing Eczema in Babies: Five Things to Know
McMaster University

Five key messages for general and specialist care providers, as well as caregivers, promote best practices for managing atopic dermatitis in infants.

Newswise: Research team discovers central functions of innate immune cells
Released: 3-Nov-2022 3:05 AM EDT
Research team discovers central functions of innate immune cells
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Inflammation and increased mucus production are typical symptoms of worm infections and allergies. This immune response involves our innate immune cells, but their exact functions are not yet fully understood.

Released: 25-Oct-2022 2:10 PM EDT
The latest news in Opioids, Drug Abuse, and Addiction
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Drugs and drug abuse channel.

Newswise: Chemist examines properties of tattoo inks
Released: 17-Oct-2022 2:05 PM EDT
Chemist examines properties of tattoo inks
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York are working to understand the molecular composition of tattoo inks to provide knowledge to artists and consumers.

Newswise: Trick-Or-Treat Tips — Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Experts Available to Talk About Halloween Safety
Released: 13-Oct-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Trick-Or-Treat Tips — Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Experts Available to Talk About Halloween Safety
Johns Hopkins Medicine

It’s that time of year: costumes, candy and trick-or-treating. As families celebrate this season, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center experts are available for interviews on a variety of tips to help ensure a safe and fun Halloween.



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