Allergies News and Research

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Scientists discover the genetic cause of immune disorders

Scientists from the Cincinnati Children’s have successfully identified a gene mutation that affects T cell function and promotes immune disorders.

1 Feb 2018

Scientists discover how gene mutation affects T cell function to promote immune disorders

Scientists discovered how a gene mutation affects T cell function to promote immune disorders and then tested a treatment based on the discovery - successfully fixing donated immune cells from a 16-year-old boy with an abnormally low level of white blood cells called lymphopenia.

30 Jan 2018

Soy milk found to be most nutritious among various types of plant-based milk

How healthy is your almond milk really? It may taste good and may not cause you any of the unpleasant reactions caused by cow's milk.

29 Jan 2018

New powerful database to help prevent asthma in children

Imagine a world where allergies, asthma and related chronic diseases are rare. Better yet, imagine a world where these conditions can be prevented before they even develop.

25 Jan 2018

Research could pave way for more effective allergy medicine

Researchers have found a new mechanism in which an antibody can prevent allergic reactions in a broad range of patients. It is a scientific breakthrough, which could pave the way for a far more effective allergy medicine.

25 Jan 2018

NIH launches large study to compare treatments for pregnant women with HIV

The National Institutes of Health has launched a large international study to compare the safety and efficacy of three antiretroviral treatment regimens for pregnant women living with HIV and the safety of these regimens for their infants.

24 Jan 2018

New guidelines encourage allergists to use telemedicine for allergy patients

Since its beginning more than 40 years ago when 500 patient consultations were conducted by interactive television, demand for telemedicine has continued to increase. Patients like the convenience and physicians know it can offer needed care to those who might not otherwise have access.

24 Jan 2018

Study illustrates role of specific antibodies in protection against influenza

People with higher levels of antibodies against the stem portion of the influenza virus hemagglutinin protein have less viral shedding when they get the flu, but do not have fewer or less severe signs of illness, according to a new study published in mBio.

23 Jan 2018

Anti-inflammatory pill could help make vaccines more effective for the elderly

By identifying why skin immunity declines in old age, a UCL-led research team has found that an anti-inflammatory pill could help make vaccines more effective for elderly people.

22 Jan 2018

New genomic tools provide better understanding of the human immune system

When the body is under attack from pathogens, the immune system marshals a diverse collection of immune cells to work together in a tightly orchestrated process and defend the host against the intruders.

22 Jan 2018

Scientists find how potential new eczema treatment could also alleviate asthma

Scientists from VIB-UGent have discovered insights for a possible new therapy for eczema that also reduces the severity of asthma

19 Jan 2018

Beneficial bacteria on the skin of mice promotes immunity and accelerates wound healing

Beneficial bacteria on the skin of lab mice work with the animals' immune systems to defend against disease-causing microbes and accelerate wound healing, according to new research from scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.

19 Jan 2018

LJI study reveals key player that promotes skin inflammation in atopic dermatitis

Severe eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is driven by an allergic reaction. In their latest study, researchers at La Jolla Institute reveal an important player that promotes skin inflammation in atopic dermatitis and the characteristic thickening of the skin.

18 Jan 2018

Allergies News and Research

Latest Allergies News and Research

Scientists discover the genetic cause of immune disorders

Scientists discover how gene mutation affects T cell function to promote immune disorders

Soy milk found to be most nutritious among various types of plant-based milk

New powerful database to help prevent asthma in children

Research could pave way for more effective allergy medicine

NIH launches large study to compare treatments for pregnant women with HIV

New guidelines encourage allergists to use telemedicine for allergy patients

Study illustrates role of specific antibodies in protection against influenza

Anti-inflammatory pill could help make vaccines more effective for the elderly

New genomic tools provide better understanding of the human immune system

Scientists find how potential new eczema treatment could also alleviate asthma

Beneficial bacteria on the skin of mice promotes immunity and accelerates wound healing

LJI study reveals key player that promotes skin inflammation in atopic dermatitis

World’s first vaccine relieves grass pollen allergy symptoms by at least 25%, study shows

ASIT biotech’s new article presents clinical results of gp - ASIT+ for treatment of grass pollen-induced rhinitis

Past exposures influence immune response in children with acute respiratory tract infections

Researcher provides insight into how stress causes physical symptoms and disease

Increased rate of language delay in girls linked to acetaminophen use by mothers during pregnancy

Strategies to prevent and treat acute chest syndrome in children with sickle cell disease

New yardstick offers practical recommendations for treatment of atopic dermatitis

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Allergies News and Research

Latest Allergies News and Research

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

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The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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