More articles about: Allergy and Immunology
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Hosting guests with food allergies: 6 tips for a safe meal
Food allergies can be life threatening. To prepare for big family gatherings around eating, a patient's mother shares her kid's story and a Michigan Medicine food allergy expert provides simple advice for hosts to follow.
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Circadian rhythm drives the release of important immune cells
A study shows circadian rhythm drives the release of important immune cells in the body.
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Using biologic injections for severe asthma after COVID
Biologic injections end up being the best treatment for treating severe asthma after having COVID for one patient.
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Too much iron can cause big problems for the immune system
A study builds on previous work that found depriving T cells of iron prevented cells from proliferating. The current study, published in PNAS, found that excess iron is just as problematic.
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Measuring skin water loss predicts anaphylaxis during food allergy tests
Measuring skin water loss during food allergy tests may help predict anaphylaxis and keep patients safe. The method aims to detect the life threatening reaction before epinephrine injections are necessary
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Life stressors may contribute to multiple sclerosis flares, disability
Life stressors can contribute to multiple sclerosis flares and disability. Learn about the research on how stress can impact MS, and how to manage stress to improve your health.
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Research sheds light on protections against COVID-19 variant infections
Research sheds light on protections against COVID-19 variant infections, that having both a vaccination and a previous infection helps provide immunity against some COVID-19 variants.
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Is your gas stove really hurting you and your family?
A pulmonologist discusses the risks and offers tips for protecting your health in your home
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Are you still allergic to penicillin?
A new program is finding many diagnosed in childhood with antibiotic allergies are no longer allergic after retesting
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New gene found suppressed in scleroderma brings potential target for treatment
When the gene was suppressed in mice, signs of scleroderma started to develop.
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Living better with severe asthma and allergy
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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4 strategies for controlling your asthma in the fall
The season brings with it a host of allergens that can make life miserable. Here’s how to manage, according to allergists.
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COVID-19 antibodies persist, reduce reinfection risk for up to six months, study finds
The antibodies ability to neutralize COVID-19 did not differ significantly over the six-month period.
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Bone Marrow Disorder Nearly 10-Times More Common in Those with Venom Allergy
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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Immune Cells Suggest Men and Women with ALS May Benefit from Different Treatment
Effective treatments for ALS have eluded scientists for decades. A new examination of the immune system shows the appeal of personalized medicine for future care.
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