Spring brings beauty and seasonal allergies: Prof Mike Levin chats to SABC News
Spring has officially sprung, and this season typically brings more sunshine, blooming flowers, and greener grass. But with all this growth comes more pollen. For people with seasonal allergies, this can be really frustrating and can affect their daily lives. To chat...
ZUCCHINI MUFFINS
This Zucchini Muffins recipe is not only delicious, but also nutritious. Note that this recipe is MILK-FREE. Use these recipes only after your child has been advised by your healthcare practitioner to include BAKED EGG in their diet at home. This recipe contains...
Nobel Prize-Winning Research Brings Promise to PI Community
Groundbreaking research on microRNAs (miRNAs) offers new hope for understanding and treating primary immunodeficiencies (PID’s). The 2024 Nobel Prize-winning discovery of miRNAs' role in gene regulation, conducted by Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, was first published...
Shopping Smart for Allergy Relief
Shopping Smart for Allergy Relief: The Importance of the AFSA Seal of Approval Each year, South Africans spend millions of rands on products designed to help people manage asthma and other allergic disorders. From vacuum cleaners and air purifiers to bedding,...
Breakfast With Friends (CCFM) – great tips for allergy sufferers
On Tuesday 8 October, Professor Mike Levin went on CCFM's (Cape Community Radio) Breakfast With Friends to discuss the rise of "Tree Pollen Season" and offered a series of great tips for allergy sufferers. For more details, listen to the full interview below: Allergy...
Chickpea, Lentil & Butternut Soup
This satisfying vegan soup provides a rich source of fibre & nutrients to keep you warm & well during these lingering cooler months. This soup is milk, egg, soya, nut, fish, sesame, wheat and gluten free. Servings: 4-6 Total Time: 30 Minutes INGREDIENTS...
neffy® Epinephrine Nasal Spray Gets FDA Approval!
A new treatment option for people with anaphylaxis will soon be available. The FDA approved neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray, last week. Test results show that the epinephrine nasal spray is just as effective as an epinephrine auto-injector in treating anaphylaxis....
Seasonal allergies: diagnosis and management
INTRODUCTION Springtime is a time of increasing sunshine, beautiful blossoms, new leaves on trees and flourishing of grass. However, in nature’s mood of abundance, spring time is also a time of flowering and pollination. For those with seasonal allergies, this can be...
Participation needed for Usability of Easy Squeezy
ATTENTION ASTHMA PARENTS!! If your child is between the age of 5 to 12 years and suffering from asthma, then Impulse Biomedical would appreciate your participation to test the Usability of Easy Squeezy. ABOUT EASY SQUEEZY: Easy Squeezy is an assistive device that...
Pita Pockets
Recipe from "Allergy Sense for Families" by Meg Faure, Dr. Sarah Karabus, and Kath Megaw. Combine an allergy specialist, a paediatric dietician and an occupational therapist, and you get a team of people able to provide a guide to help your family with great Allergy...
Understanding Immune Deficiencies
Immune deficiencies are conditions where the immune system doesn't work properly, making it harder for the body to fight infections and other diseases. Doctors and specialists around the world classify and manage these conditions based on specific gene defects and...
World Allergy Week 2024 Media Release: Navigating the Food Allergy Epidemic
World Allergy Week 2024 takes place from the 23rd to the 29th of June. This year, The Allergy Foundation of South Africa (www.allergyfoundation.co.za) is focusing on food allergies to educate people on this increasingly common, and at times life-threatening,...
World Allergy Week 2024. Concern over the increase in food allergies.
Listen to the 9 June 2024 Weekend Breakfast - 702 interview with Allergist/Allergologist Prof Claudia Gray here:...
Allergy Friendly Macaroni and Cheese
Introducing Allergy-Friendly Macaroni and Cheese, a comforting classic. This recipe offers a delicious solution for those with dietary restrictions, providing a gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free alternative that doesn't compromise on flavor or taste. With just a...
Strawberry and maple syrup pancakes
Combine an allergy specialist, a paediatric dietician and an occupational therapist, and you get a team of people able to provide a guide to help your family with great Allergy Free Recipes. Allergy Sense for Families includes over 70 recipes, using simple ingredients...
A Breakthrough in Managing Severe Food Allergies
Xolair's Remarkable Impact: A recent study showcased the potential of Xolair, a drug long used for allergic asthma and hives, in significantly reducing the risk of life-threatening reactions in children with severe food allergies. Insights from the Study: The...
Navigating Food Allergy Challenges in Schools – please participate in our survey.
Introduction: Over the past two to three decades, the global prevalence of food allergies has surged, leading to an increase in food-induced anaphylaxis and subsequent emergency department visits. This phenomenon predominantly affects children, with 2% to 8% of...
Clinical Trials
Join the Fight Against Chronic Urticaria: Participate in Our Clinical Trial! Do you suffer from a rash that is caused by exposure to cold weather, ice cubes or cold water? Chronic urticaria induced by environmental stimuli like the cold is a rare condition that can be...
Lamb Kebabs
Braai food, delicious and free from all common allergens 40 Minutes serves 4 Ingredients: 1 courgette 1 green pepper 1 red pepper 1 red onion 1 tbsp mixed herbs Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp olive oil 350g lamb cubes 4 kebab sticks Method Preheat oven to 220 degrees...
Unraveling the Complexity of Chronic Urticaria
Unraveling the Complexity of Physical Urticaria: A Call for Understanding and Participation Urticaria can occur in different forms. Chronic urticaria induced by physical stimuli, such as rubbing or pressure on the skin, or environmental triggers like the cold may...