Deaths from food allergy rare and decreasing in the UK, finds study
Deaths from serious allergic reactions (“anaphylaxis”) due to food have declined over the past 20 years, an analysis of UK NHS data had found.
Allergy analyses and prestigious professorships: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
10 times Imperial made us smile in 2020
This year has been far from typical, but Imperial College London has created some rainbows amongst the clouds.
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Dr Bill Frankland, the grandfather of allergy, celebrates his 108th birthday
Dr Bill Frankland, acclaimed allergy expert who popularised the pollen count is one of Imperial’s oldest alumni at 108.
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Gene targets for obesity and wildfire research: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Gatekeeping protein could be key target for controlling severe asthma
New study highlights how ABIN-2’s role in regulating allergic airway inflammation could make it a potential target for treating asthma.
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How protein fragments could help to tackle the cause of hay fever
Imperial researchers are looking to protein fragments to help people build up resistance to grass pollen.
Fish oil and probiotic supplements in pregnancy may reduce allergy risk
Women who take fish oil supplements and probiotics in later pregnancy may reduce their child's risk of food allergy and eczema.
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Parents of children with allergies unable to use adrenaline injectors correctly
Adrenaline injectors designed to treat potentially fatal allergic reactions are not simple enough to use, according to researchers.
Epigenetic study highlights drug targets for allergies and asthma
Scientists have discovered over 30 new genes that predispose people to allergies and asthma, some of which could be targets for new drugs.
