Do vaccines cause asthma, allergies or other chronic diseases?
...s have proposed that vaccines may cause particular allergic or autoimmune diseases," says Dr. Offit. "Such re...crease the risk of asthma, food allergies or other allergic disorders." Another set of hypotheses proposes that vaccines cause autoimmune diseases such as mult...Two major food allergy firsts in North America
...AQAA, this has become a major concern since, "some allergic consumers are so exasperated that they prefer to ignore warnings and eat products that may put their lives in danger." Dufresne believes that a serious and rigorous allergen free certification program will help both consumers and the food industry i...Morphine-like painkiller appears to be less addictive
...it could be a safer alternative for people who are allergic to morphine or cannot take the drug because of concern for its side effects, the researchers say. These improved features make it particularly appealing to the military, which hopes that the safer, less-addictive drugs can be self-administered by sol...Common heart surgery potentially dangerous
...ly small proportion of bypass patients have severe allergic reactions to protamine, including sharp blood pres... "While 1 to 5 percent of patients will exhibit an allergic reaction to protamine, we showed that smaller reactions are much more common, and that protamine, in...New material improves treatment of urinary incontinence
...ntly used bulking agents, which tend to trigger an allergic or inflammatory response, degrade with time, or migrate from the site of injection. In tests with rats, the researchers found that the microspheres were well tolerated and remained in place. They also discovered that body cells, called fibroblasts, ...Peanut Allergy: Major Advances in Treatment and Education
...trict avoidance is the only means of preventing an allergic reaction. The latest research presented in the JACI gives new hope to peanut allergy sufferers, while also calming some fears about the dangers of the allergy. CONTACT: For more information and copies of the studies appearing in the July JACI, co...American Thoracic Society Journal news tips for June 2003 (second issue)
...cally rises during mucosal inflammation underlying allergic disorders.) In addition, the investigators demonstrated a limited short-lived improvement in patient pulmonary function. All participants in the trial were being treated for their disease with either oral or high doses of inhaled steroids. Yet even...Breakthroughs in research may bring hope to 1.5 million Americans suffering from peanut allergy
...trict avoidance is the only means of preventing an allergic reaction. The latest research presented in the JACI gives new hope to peanut allergy sufferers, while also calming some fears about the dangers of the allergy. CONTACT: For more information and copies of the studies appearing in the July JACI, co...Pediatric food allergies: What every parent should know
... They include the oral allergy syndrome whereby an allergic (immunologic) reaction to certain proteins in some fruits, vegetables and nuts, develops in some people with pollen allergies. This is referred to as an oral allergy syndrome because it usually affects the mouth and throat. The other is known as ped...Is there a way to derail the children's 'Allergy March'?
..., there can also be unpleasant milestones, such as allergic diseases occurring at a specific age range. These ...f the disease progression. This can entail linking allergic syndromes to a specific age, identifying the underlying genetic hypersensitivity to the disease (ato...Polyherbacy prompts need for physician's advice
...other medications, it is possible to experience an allergic reaction to an herbal supplement," Ness said. While serious herbal complications are not common, Ness noted, caution is a must. The sicker a patient is, the more likely he or she is to experience such adverse reactions. Ness added that there is a lac...... As a natural part of the body, it also causes few allergic reactions. "Collagen is the most abundant protein in the mammalian body, and in skin, it's about 60 percent of your total protein," he said. "It's been described as literally the glue that holds you together. The bottom line is that collagen has be...JCI table of contents, 1 August 2003
...f contact allergens hinders the development of the allergic reaction. They demonstrate that mice lacking IL-10... that this IL-10driven response may be utilized in allergic therapies. TITLE: Critical role of IL-10 in the induction of low zone tolerance to contact allergens...Stanford research shows targeted DNA vaccine may reverse autoimmune disease
...he process to allergy shots: the agent causing the allergic reaction is injected into muscle in order for the body to learn to ignore it. Using the microarray information to guide them to the targets of the autoimmune response in the sickest mice, Garren and Steinman, MD, professor of neurology and neurologic...Interstitial cystitis study finds limited benefit in two oral drugs
... tissue of the bladder wall, possibly a sign of an allergic or autoimmune reaction. Atarax, an antihistamine previously untested in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial for IC, reduces mast cell activity. Mast cell activity can cause bladder inflammation and pain and may play a part in IC. Patients in t...Mapping the air to safeguard your looks, the environment and planes in flight
...ral defences and could also enhance irritation and allergic reactions. Differences were sufficiently pronounced between people living less than a hundred kilometres apart that researchers grew interested in acquiring more precise information on regional air pollution levels. This in turn increased the existi...New generation of smallpox vaccines to be tested at Saint Louis University
...c illness, no heart disease, no history of serious allergic reaction, no immune system problems and no eczema or other significant skin conditions. Potential volunteers who have significant contact with anyone who is pregnant or with a child less than 12 months of age will be excluded. Volunteers must not pre...Three Merck chemists win Heroes of Chemistry award for major asthma treatment advance
...gulair® for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients two years and older. Singulair® works by blocking substances in the body called leukotrienes, an underlying cause of asthma and allergy symptoms. "The broad range of invaluable products that our Heroes of Chemistry have devel...Purdue food scientists improve testing of health supplements
...t for adulteration levels of oils that would cause allergic reactions in people, such as those allergic to peanut products, Mauer said the study indicated that the method likely could detect lower levels ...Call for entries: The AAAAI presents the 4th Annual Samter Journalism Award
...sorders including asthma, allergies, sinusitis and allergic skin disorders affect 20% of the U.S. population, ... a positive impact on the general understanding of allergic diseases by the public. Awards will be presented in three categories: Consumer Print--Includes new...