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17 Jul 2018

Allergoids: Ready for the Future

Improving therapy for people with allergies is a continuously evolving area and, due to the increasing prevalence of allergic diseases, options such as…
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17 Jul 2018

Towards Optimised Management of Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy

This symposium took place during the 2018 meeting of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). Focussing on the fundamental…
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17 Jul 2018

Raising the Clinical Bar Beyond Current Biologics in Uncontrolled Persistent Asthma: Translating Emerging Data in Future Clinical Decisions

Asthma is a heterogeneous disease with multiple phenotypes, caused by a complex interplay of inflammatory pathways. Up to 70% of patients with asthma…
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17 Jul 2018

Editor’s Pick: Asthma and Food Allergies

There is a long-established link between allergic diseases in atopic individuals, whereby having one atopic condition can predispose that individual to…
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17 Jul 2018

The Oligosaccharide Galactose-α-1,3-Galactose and the α-Gal Syndrome: Insights from an Epitope that is Causal in Immunoglobulin E-Mediated Immediate and Delayed Anaphylaxis

Galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-Gal) is an oligosaccharide that was first described as a cause of immunoglobulin E-mediated anaphylaxis in cases of…
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17 Jul 2018

Allergy to Stinging Insects: Diagnosis and Management

Stinging insects that cause allergic reactions belong to the order Hymenoptera, which includes wasps, hornets, bees, yellow jackets, true hornets, and…
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17 Jul 2018

Autoinflammatory Diseases: Consequences of Uncontrolled Inflammasome Activation

Inflammasomes are sensors within the innate immune system that are responsible for the regulation of caspase-1 activation and the initiation of…
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17 Jul 2018

Genetically Modified Wheat, Wheat Intolerance, and Food Safety Concerns

Wheat intolerance is a common problem for certain individuals. A gluten-free diet is the only option for people with wheat-associated disorders (WAD) to…