AllerGen in the News: 2014
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Canadians Hesitant to Use Epinephrine
Allergic Living, Winter 2015 (December 2014)
Featured researcher: M. Ben-Shoshan
How Doctors Learn: Inside Story on Continuing Medical Education (CME) About Air Pollution and Asthma
AsthmaAllergiesChildren.com, 19-Nov-14
Featured researchers: M. North, A. Ellis, C. Carlsten
3,500 Children Could Change Canada’s Approach to Fighting Chronic Diseases
NCE Excellence Newsletter, Nov-14
Featured researchers: J. Denburg, S. Turvey, M. Sears, A. Kozyrskyj, J. Scott
Milk allergies: Donor gifts help Children’s team with promising new research
LeChildren, Nov-14
Featured researcher: B. Mazer
AllerGen Network research into Canadian allergy prevalence
Allergen Bureau, 29-Oct-14
Featured researcher:
CBC Marketplace, 24-Oct-14
Featured researcher:T. Caulfield
Gluten-free market booming, but researchers aren’t sold
CBC News, 24-Oct-14
Featured researcher:T. Caulfield
Why are potentially deadly food allergies in kids on the rise?
Global News, 17-Oct-14
Featured researchers: P. Keith, S. Waserman
Project yields new directions for allergy research
Medical Xpress, 16-Oct-14
Featured researcher: F. Brinkman
Avoid air pollution to manage asthma
Jagran Post, 6-Oct-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Pollution Exposure Significantly Lowers Allergy Symptoms
Counsel & Heal, 6-Oct-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Pay attention to pollution to combat asthma symptoms
Free Malaysia Today, 3-Oct-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Avoid air pollution to manage asthma
Times of India, 2-Oct-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Manage asthma better by reducing exposure to pollution
The Health Site, 2-Oct-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Avoid air pollution to manage asthma
Free Press Journal, 2-Oct-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Asthma symptoms kicking up? Check your exposure to air pollution
Science Daily, 2-Oct-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Pay attention to pollution to combat asthma symptoms: case study
Reuters, Business Insider, 2-Oct-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Controversial genetic self-testing kits coming to Canada
Business News Network, 2-Oct-14
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Less pollution exposure improves asthma symptoms: study
Financial Express, 1-Oct-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Less Pollution Exposure Improves Asthma Symptoms
Headlines & Global News, 1-Oct-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
CTV News, 1-Oct-14
Featured researcher: N. Fenton
Improve asthma symptoms by avoiding air pollution
Health News Track, 1-Oct-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Medical Daily, 30-Sept-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Individuals can improve asthma symptoms by avoiding air pollution
News Medical, 30-Sept-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Allergist Talks About Anaphylaxis (Severe Allergic Reactions)
Medical Xpress, 16-Sept-14
Featured researcher: A. Becker
Allergists to study epinephrine auto-injector program
Medical Xpress, 10-Sept-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
Mall guards carry anti-allergy injectors after death of girl, 12
Hamilton Spectator, 9-Sept-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
Hamilton Researchers Improve Severe Asthma Care through New, Antibody-Based Treatment
McMaster News, 9-Sept-14
Featured researcher: P. Nair
Researchers successfully evaluate new antibody-based drug for patients with severe asthma
NewsMedical, 8-Sept-14
Featured researcher: P. Nair
Mepolizumab: Antibody-Based Treatment Improves Asthma
Science 2.0, 8-Sept-14
Featured researcher: P. Nair
Biologic Eases Subset of Severe Asthma
MedPageToday, 8-Sept-14
Featured researcher: P. Nair
Novel Monoclonal Antibody cuts Exacerbations in Severe Eosinophilic Asthma Patients
News Tonight Africa, 8-Sept-14
Featured researcher: P. Nair
Questions raised about affordability of asthma antibodies
PMLive, 8-Sept-14
Featured researcher: P. Nair
Cost a focus as GSK takes lead in new wave of biotech lung drugs
Reuters, 8-Sept-14
Featured researcher: P. Nair
A respiratory expert undermines GSK’s case for new asthma drug mepolizumab
FierceBiotech, 8-Sept-14
Featured researcher: P. Nair
Researchers improve severe asthma care through new, antibody-based treatment
EurekAlert, 8-Sept-14
Featured researcher: P. Nair
City of Hamilton launches stock epinephrine auto-injector pilot project at Jackson Square
Digital Journal, 8-Sept-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
Greener neighbourhoods produce bigger babies
Vancouver Sun, 7-Sept-14
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Birth weight impacted by greenspace: UBC study
News1130, 7-Sept-14
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Are Gwyneth Paltrow and other celebrities wrong about everything? Spoiler alert …
Globe and Mail, 6-Sept-14
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Greener neighborhoods, healthier babies
KTVZ.com, 4-Sept-14
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Vulnerable Canadians report fewer food allergies
AAAAI, 28-Aug-14
Featured researcher: L. Soller
Study Identifies Factors that Contribute to Cases of Fatal Anaphylaxis
HCP Live, 28-Aug-14
Featured researcher: S. Xu
Bacteria study offers hope in fight against food allergies
Toronto Star, 20-Aug-14
Featured researcher: P. Keith
Antibiotics at early age can reduce immunity
Delhi Daily News (India), 20-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotics Treatment at an Early Age May Harm Immunity
NDTV Cooks, 20-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotic intake at early age weakens immunity
Free Press Journal, 20-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotics at early age alter long-term immunity
Hindu Business Line, 19-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotics could alter long-term immunity
Spire Healthcare, 19-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotics In Early Life May Alter Immunity Long-Term
RedOrbit, 19-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotics might make us more susceptible to disease later in life
Yahoo Canada Shine, 19-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotic use in kids linked to asthma, allergies later on: Study
Sun News, 19-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
New research finds that early use of antibiotics can alter immunity later on
News-medical net, 19-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotics at an early age bad for long-term immunity: study
FirstPost, 19-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotics at early age alter long-term immunity
Financial Express, 19-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotics in early life may alter immunity long-term
Healthcanal, 19-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Are antibiotics ruining your immunity?
The Health Site, 19-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Child antbiotics may alter immunity
Global News, 18-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Asthma, allergies linked to antibiotics: study
Infection Control Today, 18-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Early Use of Antibiotics Alters Immunity Later On
ActivistPost, 18-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Immunity In Long-term May Altered With Antibiotics In Early Life
E-Healthy Blog, 18-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotics in early life may alter immunity long-term
ScienceDaily, 18-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotics in Early Life May Alter Immunity in the Long Run
24Hours (Vancouver), 18-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotics in Early Life May Alter Long-term Immunity
Bioscience Technology, 18-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Taking antibiotics early in life may alter immunity later: study
CTV, 18-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Some antibiotics can have long-term impact on immunity: UBC researcher
MetroNews, 18-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Antibiotics may do more damage to kids in the long-run: study
News1130, 18-Aug-14
Featured researcher: K. McNagny
Understanding how early life experiences get under the skin
CIHR POP News – Summer 2014, Aug-14
Featured researcher: M. Kobor (video interview)
Infant Antibiotic Exposure and Obesity Risk
Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes, Jul-14
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
Death of a Quebec mayor from insect stings underscores need to be prepared
Canadian Press (Prince George Citizen; Vancouver Sun; Infonews; CTV News; Canada.com; Penticton Herald), 22-Jul-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
Bee and wasp precautions after Quebec Mayor death
CHCH, 22-Jul-14
Featured researcher: P. Keith
Mayor of Quebec town dies after being stung by wasps
Digital Journal, 22-Jul-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People
Alberta VENTURE, 1-Jul-14
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Are allergy-free peanuts coming to a grocery store near you?
CTV News, 23-Jun-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
Cleaner air contributes to fewer asthma, emphysema deaths
CBC News, 23-Jun-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Who owns your tissue? You’d be surprised
Globe and Mail, 20-Jun-14
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
The Canadian Asthma Epidemic: Are Your Children Safe?
Toronto Star, 12-Jun-14
Featured researchers: M. Sears, PJ, Subbarao, S. Turvey
National Post, 5-Jun-14
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Dads important to baby’s development
Troy Media, 5-Jun-14
Featured researcher: N. Letourneau
UBC researcher needs human volunteers to breathe in diesel fumes
The Province, 27-May-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
Global TV (Edmonton), 22-May-14
Featured researcher: M. Stewart
Initial Trials Show Promising Drug Treatment for Allergic Asthma
Headlines and Global News, 22-May-14
Featured researcher: P. O’Byrne
Amgen, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN) Zeroing In On Allergic Asthma
WallStreetPR, 22-May-14
Featured researcher: N/A
New potential antibody treatment for asthma discovered
Nigerian Bulletin, 22-May-14
Featured researchers: G. Gauvreau, P. O’Byrne
Potential asthma treatment discovered
Business Standard, 21-May-14
Featured researchers: G. Gauvreau, P. O’Byrne
ATS: AMG 157 offers relief for allergen-induced asthma
MedicalXpress, 21-May-14
Featured researcher: G. Gauvreau
Amgen Publishes Asthma Drug Proof-of-Concept in NEJM
Drug Discovery & Development, 21-May-14
Featured researcher: P. O’Byrne
Urban air increasingly linked to heart disease
Straight.com, 21-May-14
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Early Trials Reveal Effectiveness of Amgen Drug for Treating Asthma
Counsel&Heal, 21-May-14
Featured researcher: P. O’Byrne
Wall Street Journal, 21-May-14
Featured researcher: P. O’Byrne
Scientists discover new potential antibody treatment for asthma
CanadaJournal, 21-May-14
Featured researchers: P. O’Byrne, G. Gauvreau
Potential treatment for mild allergic asthma
AM900, 21-May-14
Featured researchers: P. O’Byrne, G. Gauvreau
Novel Antibody Demonstrates Promise against Asthma
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News, 21-May-14
Featured researcher: P. O’Byrne
McMaster researchers discover potential new treatment for asthma
McMaster News, 20-May-14
Featured researchers: P. O’Byrne, G. Gauvreau
Asthma Research at Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg
Shaw Cable (Winnipeg), 20-May-14
Featured researcher: A. Becker
Asthma Research at Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg
Shaw Cable (Winnipeg), 20-May-14
Featured researcher: A. Becker
Calgary Herald, 20-May-14
Featured researcher: P. Keith
Amgen Drug May Stunt Asthma Attacks From Allergies
Washington Post, 20-May-14
Featured researcher: P. O’Byrne
Researchers Discover New Potential Antibody Treatment for Asthma
Newswise, 20-May-14
Featured researchers: P. O’Byrne, G. Gauvreau
CTV News Channel: Potential asthma treatment
CTV, 20-May-14
Featured researcher:P. O’Byrne
CTV National News: New Asthma treatment
CTV, 20-May-14
Featured researchers: P. O’Byrne, E. Dahlen
Canada AM: Good news for asthma sufferers
CTV, 20-May-14
Featured researcher: P. O’Byrne
Asthma Studies Find Potential New Treatment but Question Another
Guardian Liberty Voice, 20-May-14
Featured researcher: N/A
New Amgen drug shows early promise for managing allergic asthma attacks
Daily Digest News, 20-May-14
Featured researcher: P. O’Byrne
Amgen drug for allergy asthma shows promise in early tests
San Francisco Chronicle, 20-May-14
Featured researcher: P. O’Byrne
MarketWatch, 20-May-14
Featured researcher: P. O’Byrne
Novel Biologic Promising for Allergic Asthma
Medpage Today, 20-May-14
Featured researcher: P. O’Byrne, E. Dahlen
Potential asthma treatment discovered
ZeeNews (India) / True Blue Tribune, 20-May-14
Featured researchers: P. O’Byrne, G. Gauvreau
Asthma Could Be Treated With ‘Novel Antibody’
Headlines and Global News, 20-May-14
Featured researchers: P. O’Byrne, E. Dahlen
Phase II trial of antibody treatment for mild asthmatics reports success
Medical News Today, 20-May-14
Featured researcher: P. O’Byrne
Researchers discover new potential antibody treatment for asthma
Medical Xpress, 20-May-14
Featured researchers: P. O’Byrne, G. Gauvreau
Hamilton researchers discover potential asthma treatment
Hamilton Spectator / Brampton Guardian, 20-May-14
Featured researchers: P. O’Byrne, G. Gauvreau
Canadian researchers find new way to treat mild asthma
CTV, 20-May-14
Featured researcher: P. O’Byrne
Asthma Research at Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg
ShawTVWinnipeg, 20-May-14
Featured researcher: A. Becker
Scientists have discovered a way to moderate nut allergies
South China Morning Post, 06-May-14
Featured researcher: P. Bégin
Missing Microbes: Are we killing off bacteria at our own peril?
CBC Radio, 06-May-14
Featured researcher: A. Kozyrskyj
CTV, 06-May-14
Featured researcher: D. Dorscheid
Prenatal Stress Causes More Harm to Babies Than We Think
Huffington Post, 05-May-14
Featured researcher: N. Letourneau
Global Environment Change-Induced Complications Are On the Rise
Yotta Fire, 29-Apr-14
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Prenatal stress can have toxic effects on infants
The Record, 29-Apr-14
Featured researcher: N. Letourneau
Pollen seasons changing, asthma and allergy rates on the rise
Globe & Mail, 28-Apr-14
Featured researchers: M. Brauer, C. Carlsten
Is the Pollen Vortex coming? How bad will allergy season be?
CBC Hamilton, 26-Apr-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
Faculty bestows Lifetime Achievement Award on Peter Pare
UBC Website, 25-Apr-14
Featured researcher: P. Pare
Why Family-Focused Policies Are Good for Everyone
Huffington Post, 09-Apr-14
Featured researchers: N. Letourneau
Dompter les allergies alimentaires à petites doses
Le Devoir, 30-Mar-14
Featured researchers: P. Begin
Small Wonders: Childhood allergies, asthma study
CTV Manitoba, 27-Mar-14
Featured researchers: A. Becker, M. Azad
New study shows coal project a risk to health
Royal City Record, 13-Mar-14
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Why do so many children develop asthma and allergies?
CTV News, 9-Mar-14
Featured researcher: M. Azad
New answers for the rise in allergies
CTV Manitoba, 5-Mar-14
Featured researcher: M. Azad
McMaster doctor leading study to desensitize allergies
CBC Hamilton, 1-Mar-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
CBC Radio – Toronto (Metro Morning), 27-Feb-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
McMaster peanut allergy researcher to appear on Nature of Things
Hamilton Spectator, 27-Feb-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
Mail-away genetic testing causes more harm than good: professor
Vancouver Sun, 19-Feb-14
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Allergic to Sochi and proud of it: Feschuk
Toronto Star, 18-Feb-14
Featured researcher: C. Carlsten
What are health risks of expanded coal exports?
Vancouver Sun, 12-Feb-14
Featured researchers: M. Brauer, C. Carlsten
Circassia Plans $285 Million IPO to Fund Allergy Vaccine
Bloomberg News, 6-Feb-14
Featured researcher: M. Larche
Americans Excited Over DNA Breakthroughs, But Many Worry About The Implications: Poll
redOrbit.com, 5-Feb-14
Featured researcher: T. Caulfield
Why it’s good to be wary of homeopathic remedies for asthma
Globe & Mail, 4-Feb-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
SickKids News, 4-Feb-14
Featured researchers: J. Brook, S. Dell and T. To
Peanut-allergy therapy has promising results in kids
Toronto Star, 3-Feb-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
For schools and parents, what is the right approach to food allergies?
Globe & Mail, 2-Feb-14
Featured researcher: E. Chan
Wood heat more popular, but there are environmental concerns
Miami Herald, 31-Jan-14
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Peanut Allergies Lessen with Exposure, Study Finds
Humber News, 30-Jan-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
UBC News, 30-Jan-14
Featured researcher: M. Brauer
Peanut allergy in children reduced in experiment
CBC News, 29-Jan-14
Featured researcher: S. Waserman
School allergies now human rights issue
CHCH, 16-Jan-14
Featured researcher: P. Keith
Introducing allergens to infants and preventing allergies
phdinparenting.com, 14-Jan-14
Featured researcher: E. Chan
Student allergy prompts human rights complaint against school
CBC Hamilton, 14-Jan-14
Featured researcher: P. Keith
Allergic Living, Winter 2014 (pp. 23-24)
Featured researcher: M. Larché
“Child’s best friend”: allergies & childhood exposure to dogs
Allergic Living, Winter 2014 (pp. 16-21)
Featured researchers: M. Sears, J. Scott
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