Diagnostic procedure: lung biopsy may be reliable for neonatal patients in critical situations
January 8th 2024“However, in older children, the decision to perform a lung biopsy should be carefully considered, weighting the potential benefits against the associated risks," stated the investigative team.
Oral immunotherapy shown to be effective in desensitization for egg, milk, peanut allergy
July 6th 2023New data on oral immunotherapy to food allergens shows promise for the treatment, though more information with standard interventions and regimens is needed to gain certainty on the efficacy and safety.
Higher risk of autoimmune, other disorders associated with children of mothers with alopecia areata
May 26th 2023New data indicates that increased risk for offspring in developing different disorders is associated with maternal alopecia areata exposure, expanding the available information on alopecia and maternal autoimmunity.
Study finds no significant link between atopic dermatitis severity scores, peanut sensitivity
November 29th 2022Research suggested no significant relationship between peanut sensitivity and AD severity as measured by two scores, although the study was acknowledged to have a smaller population due to pandemic restrictions.
Frequent allergies in pediatric atopic dermatitis, eosinophilic esophagitis patients in Puerto Rico
November 16th 2022New data presented at ACAAI 2022 observed various trends in allergies associated with eczema and eosinophilic esophagitis, comparing observed data with that of patients in the United States.