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Participants of coeliac disease mass screening surveyed
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Rates of undiagnosed coeliac disease in the community are thought to be high, with potentially serious health implications. Mass screening for the disease has long been debated as a public health intervention but remains controversial. A recent study was conducted in Sweden to explore for the first time the experiences of those who actually receive a diagnosis of coeliac disease through a mass screening program and their attitudes towards possible future mass screening in the community.
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Can dust mites halt the allergy epidemic?
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Doctors in the UK are conducting an interesting study in which they will expose babies under the age of one year to dust mites while their immune systems are developing. It is believed this will prevent them developing allergies in the future.
NZ Anaphylaxis Education Project
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Allergy New Zealand has developed new "Allergy & Anaphylaxis guidelines for Early Childhood Centres & Schools" that will be launched in November 2011. The Guidelines will be available for purchase through the Allergy New Zealand online shop for NZ$20. A pdf version of the guidelines will be posted on the Allergy New Zealand website later in the year.
The Allergen Bureau and the international agenda
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Since the work of the VITAL Scientific Expert Panel (VSEP) commenced in January 2011, international interest in the work of the Allergen Bureau and the VITAL risk assessment process has strengthened considerably. Members of the Allergen Bureau Management Committee (ABMC), the VITAL Coordinator and members of the expert panel have been called to speak on the subject at a number of national and international meetings^.
Support your food industry – join the Allergen Bureau NOW!
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
The Allergen Bureau, established by the Australian and New Zealand food industry in 2005, is funded entirely by industry and is managed by industry representatives who understand the challenges faced in the management of allergens in a food environment. The Bureau is a 'one stop shop' for information resources, practical tools and industry contacts for the management of food allergens.
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