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Released: 8-May-2023 12:25 PM EDT
How interleukin-6 helps prevent allergic asthma and atopy by suppressing interleukin-2 signaling
University of Alabama at Birmingham

The immune system has a biological telecommunications system — small proteins known as interleukins that send signals among the leukocyte white blood cells to control their defense against infections or nascent cancer.

Released: 4-May-2023 2:10 PM EDT
Bypassing contrast in patients with kidney disease and contrast allergies may lead to less accurate scans
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Upon an arrival to the emergency department for abdominal pain of unknown cause, most non-pregnant adult patients receive a CT scan with IV contrast to diagnose the source of the pain. However, IV contrast can be a risk in patients with severe kidney disease or at risk for an allergic reaction from the dye. When scans are performed without IV contrast, though, they are usually less accurate, which can lead to misdiagnosis.

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Released: 21-Apr-2023 3:10 PM EDT
TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteins
Newswise

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

       
Released: 21-Apr-2023 2:55 PM EDT
Green living environment in early childhood does not protect against eczema
University of Turku (Turun yliopisto)

According to a new Finnish study, greenness around the home in early childhood does not seem to protect children from atopic eczema. Instead, the proximity of coniferous, mixed forests and agricultural areas was associated with elevated risk of eczema. The effect was seen especially in children who were born in the spring.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: How to alleviate the symptoms of seasonal allergies
Released: 13-Apr-2023 8:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: How to alleviate the symptoms of seasonal allergies
Penn State Health

The key to understanding allergies may lie in genetic and environmental triggers as well as a person’s lifestyle. A Penn State Health physician discusses what causes seasonal allergies and how to alleviate the symptoms.

Newswise: For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
Released: 11-Apr-2023 8:00 AM EDT
For Allergy and Asthma Sufferers, Climate Change Means Worse Symptoms and Harsher Season
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Experts from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology caution that pollen season is starting earlier and lasting longer than in past decades.

Newswise: Black, Hispanic severe allergy patients less likely to receive allergy shots
Released: 6-Apr-2023 1:10 PM EDT
Black, Hispanic severe allergy patients less likely to receive allergy shots
Penn State College of Medicine

Penn State College of Medicine researchers have found Black and Hispanic patients with severe allergies are less likely to get a common treatment, allergen immunotherapy, compared to white patients.

Newswise: Survey of Allergists/Immunologists Reveals Management of Hereditary Angioedema Differs by Region
Released: 5-Apr-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Survey of Allergists/Immunologists Reveals Management of Hereditary Angioedema Differs by Region
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A new survey of allergists/immunologists from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows that diagnosing, treating and managing hereditary angioedema can be challenging for patients and healthcare providers - including patients in rural areas. An article about the survey is published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, ACAAI’s scientific journal.

Newswise: 8 Natural Ways to Beat Spring Allergies
Released: 4-Apr-2023 2:45 PM EDT
8 Natural Ways to Beat Spring Allergies
Ochsner Health

Here is a look at eight natural ways to prevent allergies from interfering with your enjoyment of life.

Newswise: Loyola Medicine Allergy Count Returns on Monday, April 3
Released: 31-Mar-2023 12:00 PM EDT
Loyola Medicine Allergy Count Returns on Monday, April 3
Loyola Medicine

For more than 20 years, Loyola Medicine's Gottlieb Memorial Hospital has provided the Chicago area with updated allergy counts every weekday during allergy season.

Released: 31-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EDT
RUSH Respiratory Specialists Named ‘Top Doctors’
RUSH

Four RUSH respiratory specialists have been named top doctors by Chicago magazine.

Newswise: Living with pet cats or dogs is associated with fewer food allergies in young children
22-Mar-2023 3:00 PM EDT
Living with pet cats or dogs is associated with fewer food allergies in young children
PLOS

In an analysis of over 65,000 infants from Japan, children exposed to pet cats or indoor dogs during fetal development or early infancy tended to have fewer food allergies compared to other children.

Released: 28-Mar-2023 2:20 PM EDT
From the doctor's office to the operating room: Keep up with the latest in healthcare here
Newswise

From septic shock to sticker shock. Keep up with this ever-growing, changing sector. Below are some of the latest stories on healthcare on Newswise.

Released: 22-Mar-2023 9:45 AM EDT
Exacerbated by climate change, pollen season arrives early
University of Miami

Rising temperatures and higher CO₂ levels are fueling longer and more intense pollen seasons, negatively impacting the health of those with allergies. A medical expert and public health scientist both offer strategies to fight back.

   
Newswise: What You Should Know about the Lone Star Tick’s Impact on Our Gut and Diet
Released: 21-Mar-2023 5:00 PM EDT
What You Should Know about the Lone Star Tick’s Impact on Our Gut and Diet
University of North Carolina Health Care System

Along with UNC colleagues Scott Commins, MD, PhD, and Michael Croglio, MD, McGill was one of the first to describe the condition in gastroenterology patients. McGill has now published a national clinical practice update in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology of the American Gastroenterological Association.

Newswise: Lone star tick bites may be to blame for unexplained digestive problems
Released: 21-Mar-2023 4:35 PM EDT
Lone star tick bites may be to blame for unexplained digestive problems
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new clinical guidance to help physicians and patients identify if unexplained digestive symptoms are due to alpha-gal syndrome, a food allergy that is caused by lone star tick bites.

Newswise: How to Keep Allergies from Taking the Zing Out of Your Child’s Spring: Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Experts Available
Released: 21-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EDT
How to Keep Allergies from Taking the Zing Out of Your Child’s Spring: Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Experts Available
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Spring has arrived. The new season is bringing budding trees and blossoming flowers, along with runny and stuffy noses, sneezes and itchy, watery eyes.

Newswise: Novel Peanut Allergy Treatment Shown to be Safe, Effective, and Lasting
Released: 17-Mar-2023 12:30 PM EDT
Novel Peanut Allergy Treatment Shown to be Safe, Effective, and Lasting
University of North Carolina Health Care System

A four-year phase 2 clinical trial demonstrated that a peanut allergy treatment called sublingual immunotherapy, or SLIT, is effective and safe, while offering durable desensitization to peanuts in peanut-allergic children.

14-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Treatment Options for Pregnant Women Living with Eczema and Psoriasis
American Academy of Dermatology

Psoriasis and eczema affect men and women differently, with women needing to take extra precautions when considering treatments if they’re planning for pregnancy.

14-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EDT
How Climate Change and Wildfire Smoke Can Impact the Skin
American Academy of Dermatology

New research shows that as wildfires are increasing in frequency, intensity and extent, and affecting air quality across the U.S., they are having a detrimental effect on people with and without skin conditions.

14-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Could a Metal Implant Affect Your Skin?
American Academy of Dermatology

Millions of people in the U.S. report having a metal allergy, and current estimates state that 10 percent of Americans will receive a medical implant during their lifetime.

Released: 16-Mar-2023 2:25 PM EDT
Common meat-free proteins may trigger soybean and peanut allergies in some people
Frontiers

Many people keen to reduce their meat consumption are turning to substitutes made of legumes packed with protein, vitamins, and fiber. But allergies to legumes like soy or peanuts are both common and dangerous.

Released: 15-Mar-2023 3:45 PM EDT
Don't keep hitting that snooze button! Get the latest research news and expert commentary on sleep here.
Newswise

It's sleep awareness week, according to the National Sleep Foundation. It’s important to understand how sleep deprivation can impact your health. Most people recognize that if they don’t get enough sleep, their mood and memory will suffer the next day.

       
Released: 7-Mar-2023 6:05 PM EST
The 6 Top Mold Allergy Symptoms in Adults
Ochsner Health

As Spring is upon us, Ochsner Health has Allergy and Immunology experts available.

Newswise: Summer Camp Goals for Kids with Allergies and Asthma: Stay Safe and Have Fun
Released: 7-Mar-2023 8:00 AM EST
Summer Camp Goals for Kids with Allergies and Asthma: Stay Safe and Have Fun
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Parents of children with allergies and asthma often face an added layer of concern about summer camp as they wonder how they will keep their kids safe from allergy and asthma flares, while allowing them to have great summer fun.

Newswise: As allergy season approaches, UTSW physician offers tips on treatment, prevention
Released: 2-Mar-2023 1:05 PM EST
As allergy season approaches, UTSW physician offers tips on treatment, prevention
UT Southwestern Medical Center

It’s almost that dreaded time of year, when spring and summer allergies can make life miserable for many. Ashley Agan, M.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, said steps can be taken to control symptoms and prevent infections.

Released: 21-Feb-2023 2:05 PM EST
A New Catalyst For Recycling Plastic, New Antioxidants Found In Meat, And Other Chemical Research News
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Chemistry news channel on Newswise.

Released: 16-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
أسئلة وأجوبة مايو كلينك: كل ما يتعلق بأنواع حساسية الطعام وحالات عدم تحمله
Mayo Clinic

عزيزتي مايو كلينيك: أنا جدة لثلاثة أحفاد رائعين. حفيدي الأكبر يعاني من عدم تحمل اللاكتوز. وفي الفترة الأخيرة، تم تشخيص حفيدي الأصغر بحساسية الفول السوداني. ما الفرق بين عدم تحمل الطعام وحساسية الطعام؟ الإجابة: تختلف الحياة على مائدة العشاء لآلاف الأشخاص في الولايات المتحدة المصابين بأحد أنواع حساسية الطعام. تظهر الدراسات الحديثة أن ما يقرب من 5% من الأطفال دون سن الخامسة، و3% من البالغين يعانون من أنواع حساسية الطعام. يتراوح انتشار حساسية الطعام في جميع أنحاء العالم من 1.1% إلى 10.8%.

Released: 16-Feb-2023 7:00 AM EST
Perguntas e respostas da Mayo Clinic: Tudo sobre alergias e intolerâncias alimentares
Mayo Clinic

ESTIMADA MAYO CLINIC: Sou avó de três netos maravilhosos. Meu neto mais velho é intolerante à lactose. Recentemente, meu neto mais novo foi diagnosticado com alergia a amendoim. Qual é a diferença entre intolerância e alergia alimentar? RESPOSTA: A rotina à mesa de jantar é diferente para milhares de pessoas nos Estados Unidos que têm alguma alergia alimentar.

Released: 16-Feb-2023 6:00 AM EST
Preguntas y respuestas de Mayo Clinic: todo sobre la alergia y la intolerancia alimentaria
Mayo Clinic

Soy abuela de tres grandiosos nietos. Mi nieto mayor tiene intolerancia a la lactosa. Hace poco, a mi nieto menor le diagnosticaron alergia al cacahuate (maní). ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre la intolerancia y la alergia alimentaria?

Released: 3-Feb-2023 10:20 AM EST
A Possible Connection between Mild Allergic Airway Responses and Cardiovascular Risk Featured in Toxicological Sciences
Society of Toxicology

Papers on the use of AI in physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling, how mild allergic airway responses may increase cardiovascular risk, and how single-cell transcriptomes can show dose-dependent disruption of hepatic zonation by TCDD are featured in lastest issue of Toxicological Sciences.

Released: 31-Jan-2023 5:05 PM EST
The latest research news on surgery and transplants
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Surgery and the Transplantation channels on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

Newswise: High-Protein, Gluten-Free Pasta: Chula’s Research to Ensure the Good Health of Gluten-Intolerant People
Released: 27-Jan-2023 8:55 AM EST
High-Protein, Gluten-Free Pasta: Chula’s Research to Ensure the Good Health of Gluten-Intolerant People
Chulalongkorn University

A faculty member of Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Science has researched and developed high-protein, gluten-free pasta noodles for gluten-intolerant health-lovers.

   
Newswise: Mount Sinai Researchers Awarded $12 Million NIH Grant to Create a Center to Unravel Novel Causes of Food Allergy and Atopic Dermatitis
Released: 25-Jan-2023 4:10 PM EST
Mount Sinai Researchers Awarded $12 Million NIH Grant to Create a Center to Unravel Novel Causes of Food Allergy and Atopic Dermatitis
Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai researchers have been awarded $12 million over five years by the National Institutes of Health to create a center to elucidate novel causes of, and contributing factors to, food allergies and atopic dermatitis. The Systems Biology of Early Atopy (SunBEAm) Analysis and Bioinformatics Center intends to develop a better understanding of allergy development. The center will apply systems biology to identify early-life markers of risk for food allergies and atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema), as well as biological pathways underlying these common conditions, through the profiling and analysis of longitudinal multi-omics data from a multi-center pre-birth cohort of 2,500 children.

Newswise: Want More Than Romance This Valentine’s Day? Halt Spring Allergy Symptoms Before They Start
Released: 24-Jan-2023 8:00 AM EST
Want More Than Romance This Valentine’s Day? Halt Spring Allergy Symptoms Before They Start
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Spring allergy symptoms will start to appear soon in parts of the country. Many allergists advise their patients to set a reminder for Valentine’s Day to start taking allergy medications.

Released: 12-Jan-2023 3:30 PM EST
Are you still allergic to penicillin?
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new program is finding many diagnosed in childhood with antibiotic allergies are no longer allergic after retesting

Released: 11-Jan-2023 1:15 PM EST
Child peanut allergy could be overcome with boiled peanuts
Flinders University

Boiling peanuts for up to 12 hours could help overcome children’s allergic reactions according to the results of a clinical trial at Flinders University and SAHMRI which found up to 80% of children with peanut allergy became desensitised to eating peanuts.

Newswise: Experts Tackle Racial Disparities Affecting People with Allergic Conditions
Released: 11-Jan-2023 10:45 AM EST
Experts Tackle Racial Disparities Affecting People with Allergic Conditions
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

A special article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reports on the findings of a roundtable discussion that focused on challenges that people with skin of color with atopic dermatitis and food allergy often experience based on their skin type, their comfort level with health care providers, where they live, and many other sociodemographic factors.

Newswise: Eye scratching mechanisms in rats
Released: 27-Dec-2022 7:15 PM EST
Eye scratching mechanisms in rats
Okayama University

Anyone suffering dry skin, eczema, or insect bites will know the unpleasant effects of itchy skin.

   
Newswise: UNC Health Provider Ushers in First FDA-Approved Medication for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Released: 22-Dec-2022 3:45 PM EST
UNC Health Provider Ushers in First FDA-Approved Medication for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
University of North Carolina Health Care System

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic condition of the esophagus that is on the rise throughout the United States. Patients with the condition typically have inflammation throughout their esophagus and trouble swallowing food – known as dysphagia.Without proper treatment, the lining of the esophagus becomes fibrous, and the passage becomes so narrowed, or strictured, that food can lodge in the esophagus, requiring medical attention.

Released: 21-Dec-2022 9:55 AM EST
Tis the season to manage stress: Winter holiday story ideas and expert commentary
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Winter Holidays channel on Newswise.

   
Released: 20-Dec-2022 8:00 AM EST
Two Yardsticks Published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology – Third on the Way
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Two new yardsticks, Clinical Guidance for the Use of Dupilumab in Eosinophilic Esophagitis: and A Yardstick and Yardstick for Managing Cough. Part 1: in Adults and Adolescent Patients >14 years of age have been published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, ACAAI’s scientific journal.

Newswise: Make Stock Resolutions “New” by Addressing Your Allergies and Asthma
Released: 13-Dec-2022 8:00 AM EST
Make Stock Resolutions “New” by Addressing Your Allergies and Asthma
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

Four New Year’s resolutions from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology that those who suffer from allergies or asthma may want to consider.



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