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Call for participants: do you have a food allergy, intolerance or hypersensitivity and eat out? 16th July 2024

A new research study conducted in association with the University of Trento, Italy, is seeking individuals with food allergies, intolerances, or sensitivities to participate. This study aims to understand the challenges that these individuals face while dining out. The research

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Research opportunity for adults with food allergy: exploring self-efficacy 21st June 2024

Adults in the UK with food allergy are invited to take part in Aston University’s survey on management of food allergy, quality of life and mental health. This is being run by Dr Rebecca Knibb and research students.

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New study sheds light on managing milk & egg allergies in young children 13th June 2024

A recent study conducted by University College Cork reveals that the milk and egg ladder methods, a method of gradual milk or egg introduction, can be safe and effective for children with serious milk or egg allergies. Milk and egg

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Call for participants: research project seeks individuals with food allergies or intolerances 7th June 2024

If you have experienced food allergies or intolerances and are willing to share your experiences, please consider participating in this survey.  The research focuses on investigating potential correlations between the onset of food allergies and intolerances and adverse life experiences.

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Join the study: share your experiences navigating safe food choices for you or your child 7th June 2024

A group of health care professionals and patient representatives have created a Task Force on Food Allergen Ingestion Risk (‘FAIR’) within the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). This Task Force is working to better understand the challenges

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Introducing peanuts during infant years reduces allergy risk by 71%, new study finds 3rd June 2024

Peanut allergy, which affects more than 1 in 50 children in the UK, is one of the most common food allergies and usually begins early in life. However, recent research has shown that feeding children peanut products from infancy to

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High level of suspicion needed to identify children with egg-induced anaphylaxis   15th May 2024

A new study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has found that a high index of suspicion is needed to identify pediatric patients with egg-induced anaphylaxis. Children with egg-induced anaphylaxis were younger and presented with more vomiting, less throat tightness and less angioedema than those with anaphylaxis caused by other foods, and often lack a history of food-induced anaphylaxis.

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Non-allergy healthcare professionals can safely give direct oral penicillin challenges 7th May 2024

A study published in the March issue of the Journal of Infection has found that direct oral penicillin challenges can be safely given to patients with penicillin allergy labels by non-allergy healthcare professionals.

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New study shows delaying skin prick testing for food allergy after anaphylaxis might not be necessary 7th May 2024

The need for a delay in skin prick testing after an anaphylactic reaction might be unnecessary, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice this April.

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