Peanut allergy solution due in five years

Monday, 12 May 2008 18:22

In a recent seminar published in the Lancet medical journal, a food allergy expert at Duke University Medical Centre in North Carolina claims some type of immunotherapy to offset peanut allergy will be available in five years. This theory is based on the number of different studies that are currently being conducted.

In his seminar, Professor Burks looks at the changing epidemiology of peanut allergy, and discusses theories as to the rise in prevalence, diagnosis, and management of the allergy, and potential new treatments and prevention strategies under development.

Reference: Burks, A.W. 2008 "Peanut allergy" The Lancet, Volume 371, Pages 1538-1546.