
Anaphylaxis can have a devastating emotional impact on individuals and/or families when it results in a fatal or near-fatal event. Anaphylaxis UK, in collaboration with the University of Surrey, is conducting a service evaluation to better understand how healthcare professionals
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A new consensus report on anaphylaxis has been published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology by the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network (GA2LEN). This report, developed by an international panel of 46 experts from 14 countries, addresses
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A recent study published in Allergy examined real-world safety data on allergen immunotherapy (AIT) in adults with respiratory allergies. The study followed 1,545 patients—using both sublingual (SLIT) and subcutaneous (SCIT) routes—across eight European countries. Adverse events were recorded in 7.4% of patients,
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A new systematic review published in Clinical and Translational Allergy examines the potential of epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT) for treating food allergies. The study, conducted by researchers from Tampere University and Imperial College London, analysed data from 11 randomised controlled trials
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A recent study led by researchers at the RIKEN Centre for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan has provided new insights into the relationship between gut bacteria and food allergies, particularly to eggs. The findings suggest that certain types of
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A Phase 1 clinical trial led by Imperial College London has tested a novel vaccine, VLP Peanut, designed to offer long-term protection against peanut allergy. Early results suggest the vaccine is well tolerated, reduces allergic responses, and promotes immune tolerance.
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In celebration of #WorldAllergyWeek, and as the NHS celebrates its 70th Birthday #NHS70, we are sharing stories from our Healthcare Professional Members about their work. Professor Aziz Shiekh specialises in the field of epidemiology, the study of how often diseases occur in
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In celebration of #WorldAllergyWeek, and as the NHS celebrates its 70th Birthday #NHS70, we are sharing stories from our Healthcare Professional Members about their work. David previously worked as an army combat medic and whilst he was stationed in Hong Kong,
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In celebration of #WorldAllergyWeek, and as the NHS celebrates its 70th Birthday #NHS70, we thought it would be a great opportunity to showcase stories from our Healthcare Professional Members about their work. Our Healthcare Professional Membership scheme is open to
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