The genetics of allergy have shifted from characterizing a single polymorphism in a candidate gene as being responsible for the disease to inclusion of a multitude of genetic and nongenetic risk factors. Studies now must consider complex relationships that modify an individual's susceptibility, ...
When a toddler starts solid food, the experience of tasting new things is just as much of an adventure for the parents. For moms and dads, it can be fun to watch a child react to a first taste of strawberry or piece of cheddar cheese. But the process makes plenty of parents incredibly...
It looks like I’ll need to add making pizza to my list of things to do next weekend. I don’t want her to feel left out.Although, at this point, two years after her gluten, egg and dairy allergy diagnosis, she is pretty much used to it. Dear Mom of a Child with Food Allergie...
Food allergy is often a life-long condition and has been shown to have a significant impact on the quality of life of the patient and parents due to the complexity of managing food allergy to avoid potentially life threatening reactions (Cummings et al., 2010). Parental confidence or self-ef...
The Food Allergy Parent Mentoring Program: A novel intervention for parents of children with newly diagnosed food allergiesdoi:10.1016/j.jaci.2020.12.463Ashley RamosFrances CookeEmily MillerLinda HerbertThe Journal of allergy and clinical immunology...
Objective : To create a measure of food allergy (FA) knowledge for parents of children with FA. The food allergy knowledge test (FAKT) was developed following rigorous test-construction guidelines. The preliminary 110-item pool content was developed in consultation with FA experts. After cognitive...
Here it is – my version of what allergy-parents want you to know. It only takes a little. Like, a ridiculously, unbelievably little. For kids who are very sensitive, a very small amount of food can cause a serious reaction. If Sam gets a smidge of peanut or milk on his hand, ...
Skillfully writing a demand letter to send the insurer requesting the amount of compensation you deserve to resolve the claim. All communication and negotiations for a settlement with the insurer. By hiring a food allergy lawyer, you can have peace of mind that every aspect of your case will ...
"Physicians have to make sure the parents can repeat back the directions," she added. "Parents may not be digesting all the information given to them in a short period of time." Food allergies affect 8 percent of American children, according to the news release. Peanut allergy is the most...
And beyond just the experts, she also interviews parents and advocates who have created groups and non-profits that help individuals in the Allergy World. I liked reading about these individuals, especially since I know them and have met them at food allergy conferences through the years. I res...