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Novel measuring tool reduces severe allergic reactions during food allergy challenges

The results from the pilot study could significantly improve in-office food allergy challenges

Study Shows Skin Water Loss Can Predict Anaphylaxis in an Allergy ChallengeUMich study may lead to safer oral food challenges. It finds monitoring skin water loss can predict who risks severe reaction in a challenge.

Promising tool could make food allergy tests safer

Food allergies affect nearly 10 percent of children in the United States and seem to be growing more common.

Measuring skin water loss predicts anaphylaxis during food allergy tests

The method aims to detect the life threatening reaction before epinephrine injections are necessary.

Chase Schuler, MD Turns Dad’s Tree Nut Allergy Into a Career in Health Research — MICHRDriven by a profound concern for individuals with allergies and a keen interest in anaphylaxis, Charles (Chase) F. Schuler IV, MD was drawn toward clinical and translational research. Reflecting on personal experience, Schuler shared, “My dad had a tree nut allergy, so I found myself treating anaph

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