Allergy
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Genes spell penicillin allergy risk
Studies using large DNA biobanks revealed genetic variants associated with penicillin allergy, the most common type of drug-induced allergic reaction. Read MoreOct 1, 2020
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Study to determine rate of novel coronavirus infection in U.S. children
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are leading a nationwide study to determine the rate of novel coronavirus infection in U.S. children and their families. Read MoreMay 14, 2020
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A new regulator of B cell development
New findings establish a role for the pro-inflammatory molecule IL-33 in the early development of antibody-producing B cells. Read MoreOct 8, 2019
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Occupational Health offers online animal allergy screening
Did you know that researchers who work with animals run the risk of developing allergies to them? Occupational Health conducts screenings to identify people who are starting to develop allergies to their animals and can intervene to protect the worker from overexposure and prevent asthma. Read MoreSep 23, 2018
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Asthma study may point to potential new therapeutic approach
New findings from Vanderbilt suggest that blocking the migration of cells involved in asthma may represent a new approach for treating the respiratory condition. Read MoreJan 4, 2018
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My Southern Health: Spring allergies may be worse in the South
Hay fever can pose more of a challenge in Southern cities. Here’s why and what to do about it. Read MoreFeb 28, 2017
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Gene influences allergies in asthma
A particular gene is associated with a specific type of inflammatory response in people with asthma – a finding that could suggest new therapeutic targets for treating asthma. Read MoreNov 24, 2014
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Aspirin and allergies
Drugs such as aspirin and indomethacin may increase sensitivity to airborne allergens by suppressing production of the signaling molecule PGI2, which in turn may offer a new treatment for allergies. Read MoreOct 10, 2014
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Vanderbilt allergist offers tips to deal with changeable winter weather
Five tips to help you — and your nose — survive crazy weather changes. Read MoreJan 22, 2014
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Vanderbilt physician says ugly plants worse for allergy patients
As allergy season rolls in for Middle Tennessee residents, a largely unknown adage rings true: the uglier a flower or weed, the more allergy-inducing its pollen tends to be. Read MoreMay 28, 2013
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Itchy, runny nose may be an allergy – or the weather
As winter continues to take most of the country on a temperature roller coaster ride, many find themselves reaching for pain relievers or other remedies to deal with runny noses and symptoms associated with sinus and allergy problems. Read MoreJan 31, 2013