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New protocol for milk allergy desensitisation
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Oral desensitisation protocols for cow's milk allergy are often long and complex, requiring participants to stay in a hospital or a similar clinical setting for extended periods of time. As an alternative strategy, researchers in Italy have recently looked at the feasibility of an oral tolerance induction protocol using a weekly up-dosing schedule designed to be more patient-friendly and easier to perform.
WA researchers identify possible anaphylaxis mediators
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
A study conducted by the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research has found the concentration of a number of molecules involved in the body's immune response were boosted in patients with anaphylaxis.
Read more: WA researchers identify possible anaphylaxis mediators
Pool chlorine, parental stress raises kids' allergy risk
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
As research continues to investigate what causes allergies and why the incidence of allergy is increasing, two studies have recently highlighted factors which have been found to correlate with an increased risk of children developing asthma and allergies.
Read more: Pool chlorine, parental stress raises kids' allergy risk
Allergen Bureau Half Day Conference – Launceston, Tasmania
Friday, 11 September 2009
A half day Allergen Bureau conference will be held in Launceston, Tasmania on Friday 13 November 2009. The session will provide a great opportunity to find out the latest information on allergen management, and provides a forum for the food industry to discuss issues and challenges associated with allergen management.
Read more: Allergen Bureau Half Day Conference – Launceston, Tasmania
New framework published by ILSI Threshold Working Group
Friday, 11 September 2009
With food allergens, both the nature and the severity of response to a given dose vary considerably within the susceptible subpopulation. This adds significant challenges to establishing threshold levels for safe consumption. The ILSI Research Foundation Threshold Working Group is examining methods for assessing dose-response and identifying safe levels of intake for food allergens, among other categories of bioactive agents.
Read more: New framework published by ILSI Threshold Working Group
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