Background Regulatory bodies recommend that all patients at risk of anaphylaxis be
prescribed 2 epinephrine autoinjectors, which they should carry at all times. This is in …

Tree nuts are considered as part of a healthy diet due to their high nutritional quality.
However, they are also a potent source of allergenic proteins inducing IgE mediated …

Tree nuts are a powerful and common source of food allergens that induce IgE-mediated
allergic reactions. Health authorities endorse the intake of tree nuts because they are …

Regional and national legislation mandates the disclosure of “priority” allergens when
present as an ingredient in foods, but this does not extend to the unintended presence of …

Background Peanut allergy (PA) is a complex disease with both environmental and genetic
risk factors. Previously, PA loci were identified in filaggrin (FLG) and HLA in candidate gene …

Cashew plant (Anacardium occidentale L.) is the most relevant species of the Anacardium
genus. It presents high economic value since it is widely used in human nutrition and in …

Background: Allergic sensitisation towards cashew nut often happens without a clear history
of eating cashew nut. IgE cross-reactivity between cashew and pistachio nut is well …

Background Adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) frequently identify foods as
exacerbating their gastrointestinal symptoms. In children with IBS, the prevalence of …

Background Several studies have reported threshold doses for food allergens. However,
evidence regarding potential risk factors for low threshold doses is limited. Moreover, the …

Vegan diets are currently attracting a great deal of attention. However, avoiding animal-
based foods restricts the diet and is associated with risks, the extent and medical …