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An algorithm for diagnosing IgE-mediated food allergy in study participants who do not undergo food challenge. [PDF]

, 2020
BACKGROUND: Food allergy diagnosis in clinical studies can be challenging. Oral food challenges (OFC) are time-consuming, carry some risk and may, therefore, not be acceptable to all study participants.
Batt, R, Boyle, RJ, Bradshaw, LE, Chalmers, JR, Haines, RH, Jay, N, Kelleher, MM, Montgomery, AA, Perkin, MR, Williams, HC   +9 more
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An online, peer-mentored food allergy education program improves children’s and parents’ confidence

Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, 2023
Background Children with food allergy, and their families experience substantial burdens because of efforts necessary to minimize the risk of anaphylaxis. To this end, peer-to-peer education is paramount.
Ranjit Dhanjal, Kyle Dine, Jennifer Gerdts, Kaitlyn Merrill, Tara Lynn M Frykas, Jennifer LP Protudjer   +5 more
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Update on Food Allergy [PDF]

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, 2020
AbstractFood allergy is a major public health issue with growing prevalence in the urbanized world and significant impact on the lives of allergic patients and their families. Research into the risk factors that have contributed to this increase and their underlying immune mechanisms could lead us to definitive ways for treatment and prevention of food
Rachel L. Peters, Marta Krawiec, Jennifer J. Koplin, Alexandra F. Santos   +3 more
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Demographic characteristics associated with food allergy in a Nationwide Canadian Study

Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, 2021
Introduction We conducted a nationwide Canadian telephone survey on food allergy prevalence between February 2016 and January 2017, targeting vulnerable populations (New, Indigenous, and lower-income Canadians).
Ann E. Clarke, Susan J. Elliott, Yvan St. Pierre, Lianne Soller, Sebastien La Vieille, Moshe Ben-Shoshan   +5 more
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Mothers of children with food allergies report poorer perceived life status which may be explained by limited career choices

Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, 2021
Pediatric food allergy is associated with direct, indirect and intangible costs. However, it remains unclear if intangible costs of pediatric food allergy influence parental career choices.
Tara Lynn Mary Frykas, Michael Golding, Elissa M. Abrams, Elinor Simons, Jennifer Lisa Penner Protudjer   +4 more
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Explaining adherence to self-care behaviours amongst adolescents with food allergy: a comparison of the health belief model and the common sense self-regulation model [PDF]

, 2014
OBJECTIVES: To identify explanations for adherence to self-care behaviours amongst adolescents with food allergy-induced anaphylaxis using two social cognition models: the health belief model (HBM) and the common sense self-regulation model (CS-SRM).
Aiken, Ajzen, Bock, Bock, Box, Carpenter, Champion, DiMatteo, Gallagher, Gillibrand, Goldberg, Hagger, Henshaw, Kim, Knibb, Leventhal, Macadam, Meyer, Moss-Morris, Ogden, Pereira, Pumphrey, Pumphrey, Resuscitation Council (UK), Richards, Rogers, Rosenstock, Sampson, Sampson, Sutton, Sutton, Velde   +31 more
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What's new in the diagnosis and management of food allergy in children? [PDF]

, 2013
This article reviews the recent advances in the diagnosis and management of IgE mediated food allergy in children. It will encompass the emerging technology of component testing; moves to standardization of the allergy food challenge; permissive diets ...
Campbell, DE, Turner, PJ
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Food Allergies: The Basics [PDF]

Gastroenterology, 2015
IgE-associated food allergy affects approximately 3% of the population and has severe effects on the daily life of patients-manifestations occur not only in the gastrointestinal tract but also affect other organ systems. Birth cohort studies have shown that allergic sensitization to food allergens develops early in childhood. Mechanisms of pathogenesis
Rudolf Valenta, Heidrun Hochwallner, Birgit Linhart, Sandra Pahr   +3 more
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Prevention of food allergy [PDF]

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2016
The past few decades have witnessed an increase in the prevalence of IgE-mediated food allergy (FA). For prevention strategies to be effective, we need to understand the causative factors underpinning this rise. Genetic factors are clearly important in the development of FA, but given the dramatic increase in prevalence over a short period of human ...
du Toit, George, Tsakok, Teresa, Lack, Simon, Lack, Gideon   +3 more
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Food allergy knowledge, attitudes and beliefs: Focus groups of parents, physicians and the general public

BMC Pediatrics, 2008
Background Food allergy prevalence is increasing in US children. Presently, the primary means of preventing potentially fatal reactions are avoidance of allergens, prompt recognition of food allergy reactions, and knowledge about food allergy reaction ...
Barnathan Julia A, Kim Jennifer S, Gupta Ruchi S, Amsden Laura B, Tummala Lakshmi S, Holl Jane L   +5 more
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