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Allergen Management book published
Wednesday, 08 September 2010
p>A team of allergen managers in Australia have authored a chapter of the book 'Allergen Management in the Food Industry' that was published by Wiley in August 2010. Together, Fiona Fleming, Kirsten Grinter, Kim Leighton, Kevin Norman, Chris Preston, and Maria Said worked on the chapter 'The Challenges of Precautionary Labelling' that appears in the book aimed at food scientists, processors, regulators, inspectors, and policy makers.Recommendations follow WA allergy death
Wednesday, 08 September 2010
After investigating the death by nut-induced anaphylaxis of a 20-year old woman in remote Western Australia in 2007, the coroner has made several recommendations for improving the way in which serious allergies are treated. These recommendations include state-wide protocols for dealing with anaphylaxis, more allergy training for health professionals and hospitality staff, and establishment of video-link capabilities in all remote nursing posts.
Investigating peanut and tree nut allergy resolution
Wednesday, 08 September 2010
It is estimated that about 20% of young people with peanut allergy will outgrow their condition as they get older, although up to 8% may suffer a recurrence. Approximately 10% of young patients outgrow their tree nut allergies and recurrent tree nut allergy has not been reported to date. Researchers in the USA have looked at ways in which allergy resolution can be determined and what factors may contribute to preventing recurrence of the allergy.
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Consumer attitudes to hypoallergenic apples
Wednesday, 08 September 2010
Many individuals avoid eating fresh apples because of symptoms of oral allergy syndrome. The development of hypoallergenic apple varieties would allow these individuals to eat apples without adverse reactions. Scientists at the University of Waganingen, Netherlands have conducted a survey to capture the views on an apple cultivar that has been bred to be hypoallergenic among consumers with allergy to apples.
Draft guidelines on food allergies in children
Wednesday, 08 September 2010
In August 2010, the UK's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) opened consultation on its draft clinical guidelines on the diagnosis and assessment of food allergies in children and young people. Its aim is to support GPs and other health professionals in primary care and community settings in recognising the signs and symptoms of food allergy.
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