eNews Archive

Gluten sensitivity linked to increased death risk

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

A Swedish study has found patients with mild intestinal inflammation and gluten sensitivity have a higher risk of death, even if their symptoms are not severe enough to warrant a diagnosis of coeliac disease.

Canadians to label mustard

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Health Canada has released its proposed new allergen labelling regulations, with mustard now included as a priority allergen. The inclusion of mustard to the new regulations is said to result from feedback and discussion with the food industry, health groups and the public. In July 2008, proposed regulatory amendments were published, and more than 140 comments were received in response.

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.

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.

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