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Advances in food allergy in 2017
Corinne A Keet1, Katrina J Allen2
1Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md.
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
|December 13, 2018
Summary
Advances in food allergy research in 2017 focused on standardized treatments and prevention strategies. Increased attention was given to non-immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergies and epidemiological studies.
Area of Science:
- Food allergy research
- Immunology
- Public health policy
Background:
- Significant research and policy developments in food allergy occurred in 2017.
- Previous understanding of food allergy management and prevention was limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review key advancements in food allergy research and policy from 2017.
- To highlight progress in treatment, management, and prevention strategies for food allergies.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature published in 2017.
- Analysis of policy changes and guideline development related to food allergy.
- Synthesis of epidemiological studies on food allergy phenotypes.
Main Results:
- Progress towards standardized food allergy treatments was made.
- New management strategies, including avoidance thresholds and school policies, were explored.
- Novel hypotheses for food allergy prevention emerged.
- Increased focus on non-immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergies was observed.
Conclusions:
- 2017 was a pivotal year for food allergy research, with significant strides in treatment and prevention.
- Further research is needed to solidify standardized treatments and refine prevention strategies.
- Understanding of non-IgE-mediated food allergies has improved.
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