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Screening for coeliac disease
Monday, 23 May 2011
Screening of 3,850 healthcare volunteers at a health fair in Wyoming, USA, showed 1 in 126 had coeliac disease. While the incidence of diagnosed coeliac disease is reportedly much lower than this figure across the whole nation, the current study findings are consistent with other Western populations.
Peanuts in pregnancy
Monday, 23 May 2011
More research has been conducted into the impact of peanut consumption during pregnancy on the peanut-allergy status of offspring.
Incidence of food allergy in Korean infants
Monday, 23 May 2011
Almost 1200 infants and their parents participated in a study to determine the incidence of food allergy in Korean infants and identify the risk factors of food allergies during the first year of life.
Effects of probiotics and prebiotics on allergic reactions
Monday, 23 May 2011
A review of studies into the effects of probiotics and prebiotics on the pathogenesis of allergies has shown that food supplements are potentially effective in the short-term for allergy prevention under certain conditions. However there is still insufficient evidence available to recommend their use in clinical practice.
Read more: Effects of probiotics and prebiotics on allergic reactions
Food Allergy Awareness Week
Monday, 09 May 2011
The 2011 Australian Food Allergy Awareness Week will be held from 16-21 May. This year, Anaphylaxis Australia is aiming to raise awareness among those who do not have food allergies via a community service announcement campaign.
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