Vitamin E (ThirdAge)

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that fights damaging natural substances known as free radicals. It works in lipids (fats and oils), which makes it complementary to vitamin C, which fights free radicals dissolved in water.

Colesevelam HCl Lowered LDL Cholesterol In Pediatric Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (Medical News Today)

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. (DSI), announced today that results from the pivotal study supporting the use of colesevelam HCl in pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (heFH), were presented for the first time at the American Heart Association's (AHA) Annual Scientific Sessions 2008.

A few shots away: Immunotherapy may relieve allergy symptoms (AAAAI.org)

MILWAUKEE - Those who suffer from allergic asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis or stinging insect allergies may be good candidates to receive immunotherapy, also known as "allergy shots," according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).

New treatment guidelines for seasonal allergies released (AAAAI.org)

MILWAUKEE - New guidelines for diagnosing and treating allergic rhinitis were released this month, just in time for the crush of fall allergy sufferers seeking relief from their allergist/immunologists.

New research in food allergies presented at Annual Meeting (AAAAI.org)

PHILADELPHIA - Despite the requirement for prior contact with an allergen for sensitization to occur, the majority of peanut allergic children react to their first known peanut ingestion. Evidence suggests that sensitization may occur by contact with allergen through the skin.

Immunotherapy may benefit allergic preschoolers (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Although there is controversy over the use of immunotherapy among children younger than 6 years old, a new study shows that it is safe and effective for the treatment of hayfever in this age group and may prevent the later development of more allergies and asthma.

New advances in diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases (News-Medical-Net)

Researchers are presenting more than 450 abstracts on investigational findings in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases at the ACAAI Annual Meeting in Seattle, Nov. 6-11. Following are highlights of some key studies in allergy-immunology.

Research Findings in Allergic and Immunologic Diseases Unveiled (Newswise)

Researchers are presenting more than 450 abstracts on investigational findings in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases. Key studies in allergy-immunology include investigations on the prevalence of oral breathing; anaphylaxis; primary immunodeficiency; eosinophilic esophagitis; impact of pregnancy on IgE; and acute viral cough.

Research Findings in Allergen Immunotherapy Unveiled (Newswise)

Researchers are presenting more than 450 abstracts on investigational findings in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases. Key studies include investigations on subcutaneous immunotherapy in children under age 6; new disease-modifying drug in clinical trial; grass allergy immunotherapy tablet in clinical trial; and immunotherapy cost benefits.

Caterpillars

Caterpillars are unable to pierce the skin with their bite. However, their hairs may become embedded in the skin or eyes, causing symptoms confined to the area of the penetration.

Allergic Rhinitis In-Depth

ADAM. "Allergic Rhinitis In-Depth." 03 April 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 20 November 2008.

Allergic Rhinitis

ADAM. "Allergic Rhinitis." 16 May 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 20 November 2008. Definition Allergic rhinitis is a collection of symptoms, predominantly in the nose and eyes, caused by airborne particles of dust, ...

High Growth Reported for the World Pharmaceuticals Market Brief

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pharmaceutical industry industry is available in its catalogue.

This Global Strategic Business Report on Pharmaceuticals is Now Available

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Pharmaceuticals - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

Research Findings in Allergen Immunotherapy Unveiled

Researchers are presenting more than 450 abstracts on investigational findings in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases at the ACAAI Annual Meeting in Seattle, Nov.

New Compound Might Be Improvement Over Allergy Shots

Headache And Food Allergy Immunotherapy IgE Antibodies Celiac Sprue Allergies to animals are common and very troublesome.

Morria Biopharmaceuticals Plc Announces Positive Clinical Results For MRX-4 In Its Phase II Clinical Study In Allergic Rhinitis Patients

Main Category: Arthritis / Rheumatology Also Included In: Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Morria Biopharmaceuticals Plc, a biopharmaceutical company focused on novel, anti-inflammatory drugs, today announced ...

Does Your Child Keep Sneezing, Have Blocked Nose One Day And Runny Nose The Next? Not Always Allergy

Main Category: Ear, Nose and Throat Also Included In: Allergy ; Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 30 Oct 2008 - 2:00 PDT So advise researchers from several European countries following a huge ...

Morria Biopharmaceuticals Plc Announces Preliminary Results Regarding ...

LONDON, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Morria Biopharmaceuticals Plc, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel, anti-inflammatory drugs, announced today the preliminary results from its recently ...