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Most people with peanut allergy are not allergic to tree nuts, but new research has shown that over 30 per cent will avoid all tree nuts. A number of reasons were proffered by those who avoid tree nuts, the most…

By the end of January 2020, the FDA will have announced its decision regarding approval of the Aimmune Therapeutics peanut allergy drug Palforzia (AR101). The company recently presented information about their new drug, and others they have in the pipeline,…

A research team including experts at the University of Western Australia has found that some mothers shed house dust mite allergens in breastmilk. House dust mite allergens are known to be responsible for respiratory allergies such as rhinitis and asthma.…

A randomised clinical trial involving 312 newborns in Japan has shown that avoiding cow’s milk for at least the first three days of life can decrease the risks of developing cow’s milk allergy and anaphylaxis. The newborns were randomly assigned…

A study led by Melbourne’s Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has shown that children with food allergies are seen 10 months sooner and have fewer allergic reactions when treated by a paediatrician in their own community. The study was responding to…

Public hearings have been held in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney as part of the Parliamentary inquiry into allergies and anaphylaxis. Transcripts of these sessions are now available. Professor Brendan Murphy, Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health, and Dr…