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Anaphylactic shock or anaphylaxis is a severe and sometimes life-threatening immune system reaction to an antigen that a person has been previously exposed to. The reaction may include itchy skin, edema, collapsed blood vessels, fainting, difficulty in breathing, and death.

Researchers find link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan have discovered a link between gut bacteria and the success of milk-allergy oral immunotherapy.

14 Mar 2024

Phase II clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of a Muse cell-based product in patients with ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive loss of motor functions, which eventually leads to death within 5 years of its onset.

1 Feb 2024

Breakthrough nano-shield blocks selective allergic reactions

Northwestern University researchers have developed the first selective therapy to prevent allergic reactions, which can range in severity from itchy hives and watery eyes to trouble breathing and even death.

16 Jan 2024

New survey uncovers lack of awareness about the proper use of adrenaline pens

New research reveals the significant impact severe allergies have on people’s daily lives and mental wellbeing, as well as uncovering an evident lack of awareness about the proper use of adrenaline pens.

14 Oct 2023

Robo-diets: can ChatGPT formulate safe dietary advice?

Researchers investigate the accuracy and safety of ‘robo-diets’.

15 May 2023

Donor iron deficiency produces no harmful effects on donated blood quality or donor wellbeing

Most of the U.S. blood supply comes from about 5 million altruistic volunteers who donate blood regularly. Frequent blood donation is known to result in iron deficiency in donors, which has led to concerns that the practice may not only diminish the quality of donated blood but also harm blood donors' health and quality of life.

8 Sep 2022

New test greatly simplifies the diagnosis of allergies

Although allergies are widespread, their diagnosis is complex and, depending on the type of allergy, the prospects of success with therapy are not always clear.

21 Mar 2022

Drones can help deliver life-saving defibrillators to people with suspected cardiac arrest

The world's first feasibility study has found that drones can be used to deliver life-saving defibrillators to people with suspected cardiac arrest in the community. The research is presented at ESC Congress 2021 and published in the European Heart Journal.

26 Aug 2021

Study: Parents of children with food allergies experience worry, anxiety and stress

Parents of children with food allergies face significant worry, severe anxiety and post-traumatic stress – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

11 Mar 2021

Study provides accurate data on allergic reactions related to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Almost immediately after the first mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines were authorized for emergency use and were administered to individuals outside of clinical trials, reports of anaphylaxis--a life-threatening whole-body allergic reaction--raised widespread concerns among experts and the public.

10 Mar 2021

Study reveals new molecular mechanism linked to severe anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a systemic allergic reaction that can affect the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, the respiratory system and the cardiovascular system.

9 Feb 2021

Study may lead to new therapeutic strategies to reduce allergic responses, inflammatory reactions

In order to fight pathogens, mast cells regulate inflammatory reactions of the immune system. Both mast cells and neutrophils are white blood cells and are critical for the body's immune defense.

5 Feb 2021

Researchers develop ultra-small nanomedicines to target intractable cancers

Ultra-small nanomedicines of approximately 18 nm were fabricated by dynamic ion-pairing between Y-shaped block copolymers and nucleic acid drugs, such as siRNA and antisense drugs.

19 Jan 2021

Allergy charities encourage parents, teachers to ‘Check It, Don’t Chance It’ to safeguard allergic children

To mark Allergy Awareness Week (19-25 October), two leading allergy charities are urging parents and teachers to ‘Check It, Don’t Chance It’ to ensure pupils and young adults with allergies are safe in schools.

21 Oct 2020

Study shows the importance of collagen for comprehensive diagnosis of fish allergy

The number of people throughout the world who suffer from a fish allergy is constantly increasing. The collagen contained in fish is an important allergen for many sufferers but is present in insufficient quantities in most commercially available diagnostic tests based on aqueous extracts of allergen sources.

24 Aug 2020

Pandemic-inspired food labeling raises alarms for those with food allergies

As the mother of a child with food allergies, Heather Sapp was well versed in reading labels and calling manufacturers to verify ingredients. For years, she kept her daughter's diet free of the peanuts and tree nuts that could kill her.

21 Jul 2020

New drug can prevent life-threatening anaphylaxis, shows study

For someone with a food or drug allergy, the risk of life-threatening anaphylactic shock lurks around every corner. A new Northwestern Medicine study shows there might be a pill that can be taken proactively to prevent mild to life-threatening anaphylaxis, no matter the cause.

3 Jun 2020