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Nanoparticles delivered intravenously in mice can block the allergic reactions to red meat caused by the bite of the lone star tick, research shows.
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A new program is finding many diagnosed in childhood with antibiotic allergies are no longer allergic after retesting
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Two physicians and a patient discuss how to improve control of asthma and allergy symptoms—and how to advocate for treatment.
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It started as a quality assurance project by allergy residents. It became the most comprehensive venom allergy study in the country.
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The most read stories of 2019 on the Michigan Health blog.
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Decongestants can pose a dangerous risk to people with hypertension. Try these other steps to safely treat a cold or flu.
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An 11-year-old boy’s enrollment in a U-M clinical trial for peanut allergy treatment suggests graduated doses of peanut protein powder could help protect allergic children.
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Learn how to treat your child's seasonal allergy symptoms, including tips for giving allergy medication to kids, from the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.
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