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UK Food Standards Agency Research Programme
Monday, 06 September 2010
The UK Food Standards Agency has operated a food allergy research program since 1995. The aim of the program is to investigate the causes and mechanisms of food allergy and deliver benefits for UK consumers. They have recently published a paper outlining the program’s progress so far.
Peanut allergy in China
Monday, 06 September 2010
Although peanuts are consumed at similar levels in the USA and China, the rate of peanut allergy is generally regarded as being much lower in China. A research group have recently investigated why peanut allergy is becoming much more prevalent in this region.
More anaphylaxis emergencies
Monday, 06 September 2010
With rates of food allergy increasing in many countries, research has recently been conducted in the USA to determine whether there has been a corresponding increase in emergency department visits for food-induced anaphylaxis.
Desensitisation to cow’s milk
Monday, 06 September 2010
In response to the view that current protocols for desensitisation to cow’s milk are time-consuming and impractical, researchers in Italy have conducted a trial to test a desensitisation regimen with weekly up-dosing.
Review of lupin allergy
Sunday, 22 August 2010
Unlike the United States, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, European food labelling regulations have required a declaration of the presence of lupin in foodstuffs since the allergen labelling legislation was introduced in 2006. Researchers in Spain have recently reviewed and summarised the data currently available on allergy to lupin.Page 1 of 66
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