A recent study showed that early exposure in early life to diverse food antigens could decrease allergy in childhood.
AAAAI Releases Second Choosing Wisely List
The AAAAI released their second choose wisely list about specific tests and procedures allergists do. Here are their 5 recommendations.
Ragweed Tablet approved
The FDA recently approved Merck’s ragweed tablet, RAGWITEK. This follows on the heels of recently approved grass tablets, GRASTEK and ORALAIR.
Miley Cyrus admitted to hospital for Allergic Reaction
Pop sensation Miley Cyrus has recently been hospitalized for an allergic reaction to antibiotics.
FDA approves Xolair for Chronic Urticaria
Today Novartis announced that Omalizumab which has been used for Allergic Asthma, has been given an indication for chronic hives.
Xolair (Omalizumab) for Chronic Urticaria
More and more studies seem to come out showing the effects of Xolair for the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU).
Itching is not all Histamine
Itching is predominant feature in many inflammatory and tumor related skin diseases.
Primatene Mist not likely to get FDA approval
The FDA met yesterday to discuss whether or not to approve Primatene Mist for asthma.
Gluten Free in the news
A recent article in the New York Times looked at the explosion of gluten free products hitting the market.
Olympian quits over Allergies
Norways’ Aksel Lund Svindal, who won 3 medals in skiing at the last Olympics, decided to withdraw from his last event in Sochi, Russia because of his allergies.