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Children exposed to pollution and indoor allergens face increased risk of asthma

Children who are exposed to high levels of traffic-related pollution and high levels of indoor endotoxin early in life have six times the risk of developing persistent wheezing by age three than children exposed to low levels of traffic and indoor-related pollutants, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

23 Nov 2009

Stop & Shop Supermarket warns customers to discard unused portions of recalled products by Unilever

Following a recall by Unilever The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company removed from sale Shedd's Country Crock ® Side Dishes DELUXE Cheddar Broccoli Rice and Shedd's Country Crock ® Side Dishes DELUXE Four Cheese Pasta due to an undeclared sulfite allergen.

21 Nov 2009

Positive results from recently completed phase II clinical study of ToleroMune therapy announced

Circassia Ltd, a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on allergy, today announced positive results from a recently completed phase II clinical study of its ToleroMune(R) cat allergy therapy, which successfully identified the optimal dosing regimens to progress into late-stage development.

20 Nov 2009

Altair Therapeutics initiates its IL-4 receptor alpha inhibitor bronchoprovocation phase 2 trial

Altair Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held, biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for respiratory diseases, today announced the commencement of its IL-4 receptor alpha inhibitor bronchoprovocation trial. Study AIR645-CS2 is a phase 2, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of inhaled AIR645 in suppressing the asthmatic response in subjects with mild asthma. Results are expected in the third quarter of 2010.

19 Nov 2009

New certification standard for cleaning products aims for reducing allergens and polluting agents

The growing asthma & allergy friendly(TM) Certification Program announced today that it has developed and adopted a certification standard and testing protocol for Non-Disinfecting Hard Surface Spray Cleaning Products. The asthma & allergy friendly(TM) Certification Program - administered by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) in partnership with the international research organization, Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) - is an independent, non-exclusive certification program created to scientifically test and identify consumer products that are more suitable for people with asthma and allergies.

18 Nov 2009

Food allergies among children is increasing: Study

A newly published article provides further evidence that the prevalence of food allergies among children is increasing. The article, "Food Allergy Among Children in the United States" appears in the December issue of Pediatrics, a US medical journal.

17 Nov 2009

Occupational contact dermatitis and asthma are most common work-related health issues, says new research

Occupational contact dermatitis and asthma are two of the most common work-related health issues facing workers worldwide, according to experts presenting the latest research at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, Fla.

11 Nov 2009

Researchers discover cells that protect the respiratory tract from developing an allergic response

According to the great paradigms of immunology, asthma, an allergic disease of the respiratory system, should always develop upon exposure to airborne antigens that are constantly being inhaled. However, the fact that 94 % of the Western population does not develop the disease suggests that as yet undefined mechanisms protect the respiratory tract from developing an allergic response. A team of researchers at University of Liege (Belgium), GIGA Research Center, led by Professor Fabrice Bureau, has shown that asthma is inhibited by regulatory macrophages, a cell population never previously described.

10 Nov 2009

Treatment of allergic rhinitis can improve nasal and ocular symptoms

The treatment of allergic rhinitis is shown to improve co-existing conditions including conjunctivitis, asthma, sinusitis, otitis media with effusion (fluid in the middle ear) and sleep disorders according to an international expert at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, Fla.

10 Nov 2009

New multi-array technology package to diagnose complex food allergies

Today at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Phadia US introduced two new products designed specifically to meet the unique needs of the nation’s 6,000 allergists.

10 Nov 2009

New FDA Food Code published

The Food and Drug Administration today announced the publication of the new FDA Food Code, a model code and reference document that provides a scientifically sound technical and legal basis for regulating the retail and food service segment of the food industry. The 2009 FDA Food Code is a key component of the President's overall public-health-focused food safety framework for maintaining a safe food supply.

10 Nov 2009

ISTA Pharmaceuticals presents additional data from its Bepreve Phase 3 clinical studies

ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced additional results from the Company's Bepreve(TM) (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution) 1.5% Phase 3 clinical studies. These results were presented in poster sessions at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, FL.

9 Nov 2009

Poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may lead to poor health

Damp environments, poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may contribute to poor indoor air quality, according to experts at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, Fla. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, where they are repeatedly exposed to indoor allergens and airborne particles that can lead to respiratory symptoms and conditions.

9 Nov 2009

Dietary options and better detection improve food allergy management procedures

Less restrictive dietary options, better detection, targeted avoidance measures, educational directives and potential new therapies are improving food allergy management and giving hope to the more than 12 million Americans affected according to experts at the thirteenth international food allergy conference held during the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Miami Beach, Fla.

5 Nov 2009

Poor housing conditions can lead to chronic disease and premature death

Being warm enough at home might lead to better health, according to a new review appearing online in the American Journal of Public Health.

5 Nov 2009

NIAID renews contract to support inner city asthma research

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has renewed the contract to continue studying asthma in children living in lower-income, inner-city environments.

5 Nov 2009

Aerocrine, PSEC enters into a long-term development agreement

Aerocrine AB today announced that Aerocrine and Panasonic Shikoku Electronics, CO., LTD (PSEC) have entered into a long-term agreement to develop, manufacture and market new generation products for airway inflammation monitoring using exhaled nitric oxide.

4 Nov 2009

Raycop's anti-bacterial vacuum cleaning system with UVC technology kills the H1N1 virus

Raycop, the first handheld anti-bacterial vacuum cleaning system and part of the Earlex® brands, offers a proven way to fight the H1N1 virus in the home with its UVC technology. The vac's effects against the virus have been independently tested by a leading international laboratory in August.

3 Nov 2009

Toxic chemicals in face paints can cause skin sensitization and contact dermatitis

Ghosts and goblins aren't the only spooky things lurking around this Halloween. A new report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reveals that popular children's face paints contain lead, a potent neurotoxin, as well as nickel, cobalt and chromium, which can cause lifelong skin sensitization and contact dermatitis.

28 Oct 2009

Starting Grant from ERC to LMU junior researchers

Two junior researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit-t (LMU) in Munich shall each receive a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). Professor Jens Michaelis, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Privatdozent Dr. David V-hringer, Institute of Immunology, shall receive grants amounting to 1.4 and 1.7 million Euros over five years. With its Starting Grant, the ERC supports highly creative researchers in order to encourage pioneering frontier research.

27 Oct 2009

Allergen News and Research

Children exposed to pollution and indoor allergens face increased risk of asthma

Stop & Shop Supermarket warns customers to discard unused portions of recalled products by Unilever

Positive results from recently completed phase II clinical study of ToleroMune therapy announced

Altair Therapeutics initiates its IL-4 receptor alpha inhibitor bronchoprovocation phase 2 trial

New certification standard for cleaning products aims for reducing allergens and polluting agents

Food allergies among children is increasing: Study

Occupational contact dermatitis and asthma are most common work-related health issues, says new research

Researchers discover cells that protect the respiratory tract from developing an allergic response

Treatment of allergic rhinitis can improve nasal and ocular symptoms

New multi-array technology package to diagnose complex food allergies

New FDA Food Code published

ISTA Pharmaceuticals presents additional data from its Bepreve Phase 3 clinical studies

Poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may lead to poor health

Dietary options and better detection improve food allergy management procedures

Poor housing conditions can lead to chronic disease and premature death

NIAID renews contract to support inner city asthma research

Aerocrine, PSEC enters into a long-term development agreement

Raycop's anti-bacterial vacuum cleaning system with UVC technology kills the H1N1 virus

Toxic chemicals in face paints can cause skin sensitization and contact dermatitis

Starting Grant from ERC to LMU junior researchers

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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