Will my child get asthma? A tool to measure asthma development
Will my child get asthma? A tool to measure asthma development Many young children wheeze, usually with infections, and most of these children do not go in to develop asthma. However, some children will go on to develop asthma- the risk is greater in those with...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the Modern Diet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the Modern Diet The human diet has been constantly changing over the centuries and so have our dietary sources of fatty acids. Research indicates that the diet of our ‘hunter-gatherer’ ancestors was relatively low in saturated fat but contained...
Probiotic Use and the Gut Microbiota
Probiotic Use and the Gut Microbiota The gut microbiome is a community of billions of bacteria and fungi that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract. They have an influence on metabolism, body weight, immunity, appetite and mood. The more richly diverse this community of...
Asthma and Diet
Asthma and Diet According to a study recently published in the European Respiratory Journal, adults with asthma who eat a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains experience fewer asthma symptoms, and tend to have improved control over their condition. Adult...
Is Eosinophilic Oesophagitis part of the allergic march?
Is Eosinophilic Oesophagitis part of the allergic march? Food for thought - is Eosinophilic Oesophagitis part of the allergic march? Atopic March, sometimes called Allergic March, refers to the natural history or typical progression of allergic diseases that often...
Allergies in a Breastfed baby
Allergies in a Breastfed baby There is evidence that allergens can be transmitted via breast milk. However, allergens are usually transmitted in a highly processed form which is tolerated well by the vast majority of infants. Occasionally, exclusively breast fed...
5 Important Steps in Clinical Research
5 Important Steps in Clinical Research There are various steps involved in clinical research to ensure safety and efficacy. Below find the 5 steps briefly explained. 1. DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT At this stage in the process, thousands of compounds may be...
The South African Food sensitisation and Food Allergy (SAFFA) study
The South African Food sensitisation and Food Allergy (SAFFA) study In February 2013, we kicked off the South African Food sensitisation and Food Allergy (SAFFA) study based in the Paediatric Allergy Department at Red Cross Children’s Hospital (UCT). After Professor...
Would you like to participate in Clinical trials?
Would you like to participate in Clinical trials? By participating in clinical trials, you will have access to Doctors, Nurses, Dieticians resulting in additional medical check-ups, laboratory tests and dietary or nutritional advice....
Alpha-Gal
Alpha-Gal As you may remember from my previous article, reports were received from the Eastern Cape of people avoiding red meat because of alleged allergic reactions. Red meat allergy can either be an allergy to different types of meat protein (pork, beef, goat or...