Lycia’s Experimental Therapy Introduces a New Way to Treat Food Allergies

Lycia is set to start clinical trials for a new approach to treating food allergies that aims to eliminate IgE, the protein responsible for triggering allergic reactions, instead of merely binding to it. If successful, this method could offer a more lasting solution.

“Wear a Mask and Carry an EpiPen” EEOC Sues Paycom Over Alleged Failure to Accommodate Food Allergy

A woman was fired after less than a month for repeated anaphylactic reactions. Did Paycom do enough to accommodate her? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

FDA Agreement Clears Regulatory Path for Viaskin Peanut Patch

DBV Technologies is dotting their i's and crossing their t's with the FDA in advance of their Viaskin Peanut BLA submission, the final step, a formal request for FDA approval. They are also conducting clinical trials of a milk patch.

Fungus Among Us: Gut Fungi Emerge as a Missing Link in Food Allergy Development

While the gut microbiome is attracting increasing attention in food allergy research, the mycobiome the fungi that inhabit our gut is also under scrutiny to determine its role in the development of food allergies. We cover two recent studies shedding light on the subject.

Student With Rare Disorder Lives on Just 25 Safe Foods While Detection Dog Provides Life-Saving Warnings

Kate Hegan's search for answers may sound familiar to many of you. Her service dog, always by her side, has provided her with companionship and renewed hope for the future.