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4 months ago
Health

FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts

Xolair is a newly approved drug by the FDA to help protect against severe allergic reactions related to multiple food allergies
Xolair needs to be taken repeatedly every few weeks to reduce the risk of reactions over time. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
Health

New FDA-approved drug makes severe food allergies less life-threatening

A new drug called omalizumab has been approved by the FDA to lessen allergic reactions to foods in people with multiple food allergies.
Omalizumab works by binding to a class of antibodies in the body called immunoglobulin E (IgE) that are specifically involved in allergic responses, preventing immune responses that lead to allergy symptoms. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Health

FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts

Xolair is a newly approved drug by the FDA to help protect against severe allergic reactions related to multiple food allergies
Xolair needs to be taken repeatedly every few weeks to reduce the risk of reactions over time. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
Health

New FDA-approved drug makes severe food allergies less life-threatening

A new drug called omalizumab has been approved by the FDA to lessen allergic reactions to foods in people with multiple food allergies.
Omalizumab works by binding to a class of antibodies in the body called immunoglobulin E (IgE) that are specifically involved in allergic responses, preventing immune responses that lead to allergy symptoms. [ more ]
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