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NIH Expands Food Allergy Research Program
The NIH announced that it will provide five more years of funding to the Consortium of Food Allergy Research (CoFAR), major medical institutions that foster new approaches to prevent and treat food allergies.
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Study Examines Food Allergen Labeling and Product Contamination
An FAI-funded study highlights the need for allergic consumers to avoid products with advisory labels ("may contain") and for manufacturers to provide accurate labeling.
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Egg Allergy and the Seasonal and H1N1 Influenza Vaccines
The yearly flu vaccines are recommended for all children over age 6 months. These vaccines contain a very small amount of egg protein.
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Join Us for FAI's First Long Island Summer Luncheon!
Held on Wednesday, August 11, the event will feature an informative talk by Marion Groetch, Senior Nutritionist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and lots of fun activities!
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See moving, informative videos that feature families speaking about their experience with food allergies.
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New iPhone App Locates Emergency Rooms Nationwide
Developed by emergency medical specialists at Massachusetts General Hospital, the new app taps into a database of nearly 5,000 emergency rooms nationwide.
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Seeks Participants for Eosinophilic Esophagitis Study
Clinical trial seeks patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, aged 18-50, for trial of potential new therapy.
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Proposed Airline Peanut Ban is Stalled
A 2000 appropriations act prevents the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from moving forward on a proposal that might have banned peanuts on planes.
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New Study: Rate of Childhood Peanut Allergies More than Tripled from 1997-2008
Peanut and and tree nut allergies are on the rise in children, according to an FAI-sponsored survey conducted by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
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Study Sheds New Light on Cow's Milk Allergy
A study conducted by researchers in New York and Finland may help predict which children will outgrow milk allergy at an early age.
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Shrimp Allergy May Wane with Age, FAI Study Finds
An FAI-funded study is the first to show that sensitization to shrimp proteins may decrease with age.
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Join FAI's New Support Community!
FAI has partnered with Inspire, a trusted provider, to create an online community where you can share information and experiences with others who are affected by food allergies. You'll find discussion boards, links to helpful resources, and more!
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View Online: Connecticut Forum Features Dr. Hugh Sampson and Sen. Christopher Dodd
View this forum on managing food allergies, held at Central Connecticut State University on May 15, 2010.
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FAI and FAAN Issue Statement in Response to Articles on Prevalence
A review published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and reported in The New York Times underscores the need for more research on the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of food allergy.
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New NIH Study: Milk and Egg Allergies in Infants May Predict Development of Peanut Allergy
Early results from a study of more than 500 infants with egg or milk allergy indicate that they are at risk for developing peanut allergy later in life and should be evaluated by a health care professional before introducing peanuts into their diet.
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FAI Wants You to Know: McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain OTC Infants' and Children's Products
Parents of food-allergic children should note that certain types of liquid Benadryl and Zyrtec are on the list.
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FAI's Annual New York Spring Luncheon Raises Over $750,000
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NIH Issues Draft Food Allergy Clinical Guidelines
This important document, which provides information to a wide variety of health care professionals about how to diagnose and manage food allergy, will be issued in the summer of 2010.
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New Policy: All New York State Ambulances Must Carry Epinephrine
Starting May 1, 2010, both Advanced and Basic Life Support ambulances will be required to carry this life-saving medication.
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