Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S. Nov 18, 2009
Data included testing for immunoglobulin E, or IgE, antibodies in the blood for various foodstuffs, which can indicate an allergy. The percentage of children who tested positive for IgE antibodies for peanut allergy was 9 percent; for egg allergy, 7 percent; milk, 12 percent; and shrimp, 5 percent, the study found. (MEDLINEplus)
Allergy: Solving The Mystery Of IgE Sep 15, 2009
14, 2009) Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is the main actor in the drama of allergy. The biological role of IgE in the immune response of an organism and the lack of control leading to allergy is the research topic of Gernot Achatz, Molekular Biology, University of Salzburg. (Science Daily)
Children and Asthma Jul 17, 2009
Baby s exposed to maternal stress showed higher levels of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) which is linked to allergies and asthma. Research also shows that children whose parents smoke are twice as likely to develop asthma. (Suite101.com)
Possible Link Between Childhood Obesity And Allergies May 9, 2009
They looked at total and allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) or antibody levels to a large panel of indoor, outdoor and food allergens, body weight, and responses to a questionnaire about diagnoses of hay fever, eczema, and allergies. Obesity was defined as being in the 95th percentile of the body mass index for the child's age. (Science Daily)
Exposure to Peanuts May Build Tolerance to Allergy Mar 17, 2009
When the researchers tracked immunologic changes -- specifically levels of an antibody called immunoglobulin E, which the body makes in response to allergens -- they found the levels had declined to nearly nothing at the end of the trial. "I think what has been shown in this [research] is that the threshold [at which allergic reactions begin] really can change with treatment," Burks said. (MEDLINEplus)
Studies show children can complete treatment for peanut allergies and achieve long-term tolerance Mar 16, 2009
One of the tests used in the study looks at immunoglobulin E (IgE), a protein the body makes in response to peanut allergens. "If you have it, you're likely allergic, if you don't, you aren't," explained Burks. (EurekAlert!)
