Allergy

The Asthma Ally app can track patients' symptoms and alert their physicians when those symptoms are not under control, according to findings of a study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

Regarding pulmonary and mental health, an emerging study has reported teen marijuana use is not associated to the development of several conditions including depression, psychosis, allergies, headaches, or high blood pressure.

University of Georgia (UGA) researchers claim lenient state vaccination laws led to epidemics of otherwise preventable diseases.

It would be ideal to stop the Ebola virus before it even gets the chance to enter cells; and with a new understanding that may become a reality.

Not only are bacteria becoming more resistant to medication, but they are also passing on that resistance to other cells more efficiently, Rice University researchers found.

Results from a long-term trial indicate that sublingual immunotherapy, though quite safe, is rarely fully effective in people with severe peanut allergies.

The increasing prevalence of food allergies (along with increasing awareness of the dangers associated with those allergies) has famously led to food restrictions in schools and on commercial airlines. The trend has now spread to a venue that's strongly associated with the enjoyment of fresh roasted peanuts: baseball stadiums.

How does the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) escape the immune system's antiviral responses during the initial stage of infection? Canadian researchers may have the answer.

A new drug currently in testing, DSM265, may be exhibiting all the signs of a potential cure and preventative treatment for malaria – in a single dose.

A recent study in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases reviewed data from six phase II, six phase III, and two long-term extension studies to examine the safety profile of tofacitinib, the first oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Research using mouse models may offer clues to potential prophylactic approaches for patients with venom sensitivity.

Recent studies of anaphylaxis and other allergic reactions induced by medications have informed a new set of guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment drug hypersensitivity.

Michigan State University (MSU) researchers have created the first map to predict rotavirus (RV) prevalence on a global scale.

A novel virus from Peru and the Republic of Congo called enterovirus C105 is now suspected in last year's wave of mysterious cases of sudden childhood paralysis.

New research finds that flushing and dyspnea may help physicians spot unusually severe cases of anaphylaxis, cases that will put patients at particular risk and require more than a single dose of epinephrine.

A new meta-study of bee venom therapy finds considerable risk of anaphylaxis and other reactions, concluding that only experts should offer it to patients.

Researchers have shown there is a connection between personality characteristics and certain dermatological conditions, most notably in psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Incorporating the information into your practice involves being at least somewhat aware of psychological factors that may contribute to these conditions.

A new study proves that too much of a good thing can cause serious harm – even if it is a vitamin.

New research on the ability of particular peanut proteins to trigger IgE reactions in blood samples may reduce the need for potentially dangerous oral challenges.

New research indicates that restaurant workers are willing to accommodate patrons with severe food allergies, but are dangerously ill-informedill informed about the number of precautions needed to guard against reactions such as anaphylaxis.

A promising study published online by Molecular Cell has found that a high level of a protein called H2A.Z.2 can activate growth-promoting genes in melanoma cells. Blocking the body's production of H2A.Z.2, either alone or in combination with medications, can not only block tumor growth, it can also kill melanoma cells.

A proportion of people who are exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) never become infected – but how? The long-awaited answer to this question has finally been determined.

Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital recently announced they have discovered that an immune system protein, Absent in Melanoma 2 (AIM2), plays a role in determining the degree of aggressiveness of colon cancer.

A brain protein responsible for clearing debris may contribute to the progression of multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease according to 2 studies conducted by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Vitamin D insufficiency can be like the slippery suspect in a network procedural: It's probably up to no good on any number of counts, but pinning the crime on it with airtight evidence can still prove elusive.

Researchers have identified a set of rules that determine which molecules can trigger immune system vulnerability to common autoimmune disorders like lupus and psoriasis.

A 15-year analysis of ticks has shown a change in their migration patterns, which was linked to fluctuating disease risks.

Researchers say over-expression of key proteins may cause the overproduction of mucus that is observed in airway diseases.

Hepatitis C virus screening is a challenge, and strategies must be implemented to make diagnoses and treatment therapies easier, according to a JAMA study.

In March, the television news show 60 Minutes devoted a segment to a clinical trial using polio virus to treat glioblastoma multiforme. The segment called "Killing Cancer" did a good job of illustrating the potential power of this new treatment as well as the problems associated with glioblastoma multiforme which typically kills patients in a matter of months.