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Ticks! Ick! The latest science on the red meat allergy caused by some tick bites

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Patients who have digestive symptoms only after eating red meat may have developed an allergy caused by ticks. Previously, doctors looked for symptoms such as rashes, hives and breathing troubles. Image credit: Getty Images)

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Boston Doctor Develops Severe Allergic Reaction After Getting Moderna Vaccine

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The patient, who has a severe shellfish allergy, recovered quickly with treatment. Until now, reports of severe reactions had been linked to the Pfizer vaccine.

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NICE backs Aimmune’s peanut allergy drug Palforzia for children

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Children in England with peanut allergies could be among the first in Europe to get access to Aimmune’s oral immunotherapy Palforzia, after the drugmaker agreed a supply deal with NHS England. billion last year, is also developing immunotherapies for other indications including egg and multi-tree nut allergies.

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How the food allergy sector is benefitting from health tech’s recent boom

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For the 32 million individuals in the US with food allergies, more research into symptoms, causes, and treatments has been long sought after, but historically underfunded. per person being spent on food allergy research. Luckily for those with food allergies, the food allergy sector has benefitted from this influx of funding.

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Amazon, Teladoc to deliver doctor consultations via Alexa

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Amazon’s encroachment into healthcare advanced a little further this week when the online giant launched a doctor consultation service delivered via its Alexa voice assistant, with the help of telehealth player Teladoc. The post Amazon, Teladoc to deliver doctor consultations via Alexa appeared first on.

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Opinion: People with terminal cancer need to know they are dying. Doctors shouldn’t withhold that information

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The most uncomfortable one is “doctor friend.” ” At best, it’s a request for a recommendation for a gynecologist or for advice on which antihistamine works best for allergies. I have worn many hats professionally.

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More pollen, more allergies: Exposure therapy in several forms treats symptoms

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Some doctors prescribe sublingual immunotherapy, known as SLIT, a serum taken as drops under the tongue. Patients like it, but it is not FDA-approved, so insurance usually doesn't cover it. Image credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

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