Category list : Anti-allergic agents
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Superior shelf-life of Emerade Subscription
Last summer, I went into anaphylactic shock after being stung by a wasp. When I had recovered, my GP said I should carry an adrenaline auto-injector pen with me and we chose the Emerade brand rather than Epipen because, in addition to having a higher and more realistic dosage (500μg) it had a 30-month shelf life compared with only 18 months for Epipen.
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Acting on the potential of action potentials: will bioelectronic medicines be the next biologics? Subscription
Bioelectronic medicine is a new approach to treating major chronic diseases that could give doctors and patients alternatives to costly mainstream medicine and may become as commonly prescribed as chemical or biological drugs. Some researchers and pharmaceutical companies are already taking this potential new class of treatments seriously and, as promising results emerge, others are expected to follow.
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Early exposure to antibiotics linked to hay fever and eczema risk
The use of antibiotics during the first two years of life is associated with an increased risk of developing hay fever and eczema, results from a systematic review show.
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Intranasal steroids underused in chronic sinusitis
Topical intranasal steroids are underused among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, a Canadian study has revealed.
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Probiotics correct immune function in babies at risk of allergy Subscription
In children who received a probiotic at birth, some functional characteristics of regulatory T cells improved, study finds.
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Allergic rhinitis: impact, diagnosis, treatment and management Subscription
Allergic rhinitis results from an immunological abnormality in which atopic individuals produce immunoglobulin E (IgE) to allergens (e.g. pollen, house dust mites, animal dander and moulds). IgE activates mast cells, which respond by releasing inflammatory mediators. Histamine stimulates the early symptoms, predominately mucus production, nasal itching and sneezing. Leukotrienes and cytokines attract and activate eosinophils to cause allergic inflammation, which is primarily responsible ...
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Scientists find link between anticholinergic drugs and Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have identified a mechanism that could explain the association between anticholinergic drugs and the risk of dementia.
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Immunotherapy tablets improve asthma control in patients with dust mite sensitisation Subscription
Use of sublingual allergen immunotherapy tablets reduces the risk of moderate or severe asthma exacerbation by around 30% compared with placebo, study finds.
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Intranasal spray shows efficacy when children rated their own allergic rhinitis symptoms Subscription
Researchers have found that a combination intranasal spray containing azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate produces a significant reduction in symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis when children rated their own symptoms, rather than their caregivers.
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Antihistamine reduces pain in irritable bowel syndrome Subscription
Patients given H1 antihistamine ebastine showed significant reduction in pain score in randomised trial.
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