The Immune Tolerance Network The Immune Tolerance Network is a National Institutes of Health-funded research consortium designed to advance the clinical application of immune tolerance therapies by evaluating and researching new and improved therapeutic strategies in human disease. The ITN conducts ...

Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2008 Aug 21; 148(1): 81-86 Jin Y, Wang W, Xu Y, Zhao J, Liu H, Xue S Background: The prevalence of allergic sensitization has increased all over the world during last years and allergic sensitization may be related to genetic or environmental factors or to ...

Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2008 Aug 21; 148(1): 41-44 Hannu T, Frilander H, Kauppi P, Kuuliala O, Alanko K Background: Epoxy resins (ERs) are used in paints and other protective coatings, including flooring materials. Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE) ERs (BADGE ERs) account for about 75% of the ERs ...

Scientists have pinpointed a major gene for allergic diseases. In genetically susceptible individuals the immune system becomes biased and produces IgE antibodies against harmless agents such as pollen, dust mites or animal hair. These IgE antibodies then work in conjunction with certain cells ...

Ragweed is a prolific pollen producer and the number one cause of seasonal allergy symptoms, but people who are allergic can takes steps to avoid the airborne culprits according to the American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (ACAAI). "About 25 percent of my patients have ...

Near North Suburban Market research firm searching for patients with the following conditions to participate in 2 hour research studies on Thursday, August 21 (3 pm - 5 p.m.) or Friday, August 22 (12:30-2:30 p.m.) The purpose of this week's study and the others mentioned below is for medical market ...

The very words "dust mites" conjures up fear these days. Many of us are aware that their presence is associated with reduced respiratory health and can trigger asthma and other respiratory or allergic related attacks. In some countries, such as New Zealand, 70-80% of asthma ...

Clin Exp Allergy. 2008 Aug 11; Miyake Y, Sasaki S, Arakawa M, Tanaka K, Murakami K, Ohya Y Background It has been hypothesized that increased consumption of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and decreased consumption of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have contributed to the recent increased prevalence ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children with the allergic skin condition eczema are at increased risk of developing asthma well into adulthood, according to a decades-long study.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children with the allergic skin condition eczema are at increased risk of developing asthma well into adulthood, according to a decades-long study.