FDA to Assess First Drug Meant to Prevent Peanut Allergy
Palforzia is a capsule containing a pharmaceutical-grade dose of the peanut protein.
Allergies
EAACI Position Paper on the Role of Mobile Heath in Allergy Management
A task force created by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology released recommendations and an action plan for the potential of mobile health in allergology.
BLA for Novel Peanut Allergy Treatment Submitted to FDA
Viaskin Peanut, an epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT), delivers small amounts of peanut protein through a wearable patch to induce desensitization.
Seasonal Allergies: Treatment Tips From the FDA
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has released updated tips for the treatment of seasonal allergies.
Guidance Issued for Pharmacologic Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Clinicians should allow patients to express their values and preferences and participate in the decision-making process.
Peanut Patch Results in Significant Treatment Response in Peanut-Allergic Patients
The researchers found that a significant absolute difference in response rates was seen at month 12 between the 250-μg patch and the placebo patch (50% vs 25%), but no significant difference was seen between the placebo patch and the 100-μg patch.
Many Pediatricians Not Adhering to Revised Peanut Allergy Prevention Guidelines
Although pediatricians have been introduced to the new guidelines, many are not putting them into practice.
Peanut Exposure at 4 Months Beneficial for High-Risk Infants
The change in allergy recommendations were based on results of a groundbreaking clinical trial.
Many Doctors Lack Understanding of Penicillin Tolerance
In addition, 80% of providers and advanced practitioners have never or rarely consulted an allergist.
Are You Sure It’s a Cold? Your Patient’s Symptoms Are Probably Just Winter Allergies
During the winter, many patients go to their doctors office seeking a remedy for their annual cold. Often, however, their symptoms turn out to be the result of something else entirely: allergies. How can this be? they ask, I only get allergies in the spring. In fact, winter allergies are extremely common and are easily confused with the common cold because the symptoms are so similar.
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