allergic reactions

Simple New Method Detects Contaminants In Life-saving Drug

admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:30:09 -0600

The blood-thinning drug heparin is highly effective when used to prevent and treat blood clots in veins, arteries and lungs, but earlier this year its reputation as a lifesaver was sullied when contaminated heparin products caused serious allergic reactions that led to a large number of deaths.

Simple new method detects contaminants in life-saving drug

admin — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:00:00 -0600

(University of Michigan) The blood-thinning drug heparin is highly effective when used to prevent and treat blood clots in veins, arteries and lungs, but earlier this year its reputation as a lifesaver was sullied when contaminated heparin products caused serious allergic reactions that led to a large number of deaths.

Multi-tasking Molecule Holds Key To Allergic Reactions

admin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:30:09 -0500

As the summer approaches most of us rejoice, reach for the sunscreen and head outdoors. But an ever-growing number of people reach for tissue instead as pollen leaves eyes watering, noses running and spirits dwindling. Hay fever is just one of a host of hypersensitivity allergic diseases that cause suffering worldwide and others, such as severe reactions to bee stings or eating peanuts, can be more serious and even fatal.

Researchers Identify Immune Cells That Block Allergic Reactions

admin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:30:09 -0500

When it comes to allergies, both the problem and the solution are found within us. Our immune systems respond to foreign substances with an arsenal of cells. Some are programmed to "remember" invaders they've encountered in the past. Normally, anything previously identified as harmless is allowed to pass. Sometimes, however, the immune response goes awry, triggering an allergic reaction.

Can Allergic Reactions To Soy Be Overcome Through Fermentation?

admin — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:00:00 -0500

If you're allergic to soy, help is on the way. Two new studies show that fermenting soy dramatically reduces its potential allergenicity and also increases the number of essential amino acids in soy products, making them a healthy and a safe choice for consumers.