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Research Highlights
07/20/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The investigators concluded that their findings provide population-level evidence that earlier egg introduction, as recommended by updated infant feeding guidelines, was associated with reduced egg allergy prevalence when implemented in...
The investigators concluded that their findings provide population-level evidence that earlier egg introduction, as recommended by updated infant feeding guidelines, was associated with reduced egg allergy prevalence when implemented in...
The investigators concluded that...
07/20/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Research Review
07/01/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Age, race, and treatment status factored into higher rates of all-cause mortality and serious comorbidities among patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria, investigators found.
Age, race, and treatment status factored into higher rates of all-cause mortality and serious comorbidities among patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria, investigators found.
Age, race, and treatment status...
07/01/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Research Highlights
06/22/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Treatment approaches remain variable for idiopathic mast cell activation syndrome because of its rarity and clinical heterogeneity.
Treatment approaches remain variable for idiopathic mast cell activation syndrome because of its rarity and clinical heterogeneity.
Treatment approaches remain...
06/22/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Guidance
06/22/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Because MCAS and ISM can present with broad, overlapping symptoms, the authors emphasize diagnostic confirmation before initiating a treatment plan.
Because MCAS and ISM can present with broad, overlapping symptoms, the authors emphasize diagnostic confirmation before initiating a treatment plan.
Because MCAS and ISM can present...
06/22/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Research Summary
06/22/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The report did not identify a single dominant symptom domain but instead described improvement across multiple manifestations of the syndrome.
The report did not identify a single dominant symptom domain but instead described improvement across multiple manifestations of the syndrome.
The report did not identify a...
06/22/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Gut Check logo
Expert Insights
06/19/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Jacqueline Squire, MD
Drs Jacqueline Squire and Brian Lacy review the challenges of accurately diagnosing mast cell activation syndrome, how it affects the gastrointestinal and other organ systems, and how best to treatment this relatively rare and often...
Drs Jacqueline Squire and Brian Lacy review the challenges of accurately diagnosing mast cell activation syndrome, how it affects the gastrointestinal and other organ systems, and how best to treatment this relatively rare and often...
Drs Jacqueline Squire and Brian...
06/19/2026
Gastroenterology
From Gastroenterology
Research Review
06/19/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
A recent review underscores substantial uncertainties remain regarding the definition, diagnosis, and underlying biology of MCAS, calling for standardized criteria, better biomarkers, and high-quality prospective research improve diagnostic...
A recent review underscores substantial uncertainties remain regarding the definition, diagnosis, and underlying biology of MCAS, calling for standardized criteria, better biomarkers, and high-quality prospective research improve diagnostic...
A recent review underscores...
06/19/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Guidance
06/18/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
An expert review highlights the expanding clinical burden of mast cell activation disorders and the need for consistent diagnostic and management strategies.
An expert review highlights the expanding clinical burden of mast cell activation disorders and the need for consistent diagnostic and management strategies.
An expert review highlights the...
06/18/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Research Insights
06/18/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
Six years after introduction of the Consensus-2 diagnostic criteria for mast cell activation syndrome, a new review argues that broader diagnostic recognition has improved identification of patients with mast-cell–mediated disease.
Six years after introduction of the Consensus-2 diagnostic criteria for mast cell activation syndrome, a new review argues that broader diagnostic recognition has improved identification of patients with mast-cell–mediated disease.
Six years after introduction of...
06/18/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Research Review
06/15/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
A recent systematic review suggests that uncontrolled asthma and exacerbations during pregnancy may elevate the risk of pre-eclampsia.
A recent systematic review suggests that uncontrolled asthma and exacerbations during pregnancy may elevate the risk of pre-eclampsia.
A recent systematic review...
06/15/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Michael Wechsler
Expert Insights
06/14/2026
Michael E. Wechsler, MD
Dr Wechsler reviews key updates to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) 2026, including the addition of combination therapies and new biologics, new assessment methods, inhaler techniques, and more.
Dr Wechsler reviews key updates to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) 2026, including the addition of combination therapies and new biologics, new assessment methods, inhaler techniques, and more.
Dr Wechsler reviews key updates...
06/14/2026
Allergy & Immunology

Videos

Michael Wechsler
Expert Insights
06/14/2026
Michael E. Wechsler, MD
Dr Wechsler reviews key updates to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) 2026, including the addition of combination therapies and new biologics, new assessment methods, inhaler techniques, and more.
Dr Wechsler reviews key updates to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) 2026, including the addition of combination therapies and new biologics, new assessment methods, inhaler techniques, and more.
Dr Wechsler reviews key updates...
06/14/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Conference Coverage
03/25/2026
Kathryn Peterson, MD, MS
Dr Kathryn Peterson provides an overview of her presentation at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology on eosinophilic gastric diseases other than EoE, including the challenges of diagnosis and options for treatment.
Dr Kathryn Peterson provides an overview of her presentation at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology on eosinophilic gastric diseases other than EoE, including the challenges of diagnosis and options for treatment.
Dr Kathryn Peterson provides an...
03/25/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Peter Lio
Clinical Insights
03/16/2026
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD
Learn how household chemicals, airborne pollutants, and seasonal pollen surges drive atopic dermatitis flares. Dr Peter Lio examines environmental triggers and microbiome disruption in AD for allergists and immunologists.
Learn how household chemicals, airborne pollutants, and seasonal pollen surges drive atopic dermatitis flares. Dr Peter Lio examines environmental triggers and microbiome disruption in AD for allergists and immunologists.
Learn how household chemicals,...
03/16/2026
Allergy & Immunology
RESEARCH INSIGHTS
03/13/2026
Thomas B. Casale, MD
Dr Casale provides an overview of his poster presentation at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology annual meeting on whether age, gender, BMI, presence of angioedema, or IgE level affected how patients with chronic...
Dr Casale provides an overview of his poster presentation at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology annual meeting on whether age, gender, BMI, presence of angioedema, or IgE level affected how patients with chronic...
Dr Casale provides an overview...
03/13/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Peter Lio
Expert Insights
03/05/2026
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD; Riya Gandhi, MA
In this interview, Peter Lio, MD, explores how modern environmental exposures—from pollution to lifestyle shifts—are accelerating type 2 inflammation and fueling atopic dermatitis and seasonal allergies in today’s patients.
In this interview, Peter Lio, MD, explores how modern environmental exposures—from pollution to lifestyle shifts—are accelerating type 2 inflammation and fueling atopic dermatitis and seasonal allergies in today’s patients.
In this interview, Peter Lio,...
03/05/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Allen Kaplan
RESEARCH INSIGHTS
03/02/2026
Allen P. Kaplan, MD
Dr Allen Kaplan reviews common diagnostic pitfalls in hereditary angioedema, including misinterpretation of complement testing, confusion with histaminergic angioedema, and challenges in identifying HAE with normal C1 inhibitor.
Dr Allen Kaplan reviews common diagnostic pitfalls in hereditary angioedema, including misinterpretation of complement testing, confusion with histaminergic angioedema, and challenges in identifying HAE with normal C1 inhibitor.
Dr Allen Kaplan reviews common...
03/02/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Allen Kaplan
CLINICAL INSIGHTS
02/09/2026
Allen P. Kaplan, MD
Allen Kaplan, MD, discusses how to distinguish hereditary angioedema from common angioedema mimics, including histaminergic and ACE inhibitor–associated angioedema.
Allen Kaplan, MD, discusses how to distinguish hereditary angioedema from common angioedema mimics, including histaminergic and ACE inhibitor–associated angioedema.
Allen Kaplan, MD, discusses how...
02/09/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Joy Chang
Expert Insights
02/05/2026
Joy Chang, MD
Dr Joy Chang continues her tutorial on therapy for eosinophilic esophagitis, including options for using dupilimab as step-down therapy for specific patients.
Dr Joy Chang continues her tutorial on therapy for eosinophilic esophagitis, including options for using dupilimab as step-down therapy for specific patients.
Dr Joy Chang continues her...
02/05/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Joy Chang
Conference Insights
01/26/2026
Joy Chang, MD
In this video, Dr Joy Chang begins a two-part discussion on using step-up and step-down therapy in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis based on her presentation at the ACG scientific meeting.
In this video, Dr Joy Chang begins a two-part discussion on using step-up and step-down therapy in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis based on her presentation at the ACG scientific meeting.
In this video, Dr Joy Chang...
01/26/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Peter Lio
Clinical Insights
01/20/2026
Peter Lio, MD, FAAD; Riya Gandhi, MA
Dr Peter Lio discusses how urbanization, modern lifestyles, and shifting environmental exposures may be driving rising rates of allergic rhinitis, food allergy, and atopic dermatitis—and which exposures should most concern clinicians.
Dr Peter Lio discusses how urbanization, modern lifestyles, and shifting environmental exposures may be driving rising rates of allergic rhinitis, food allergy, and atopic dermatitis—and which exposures should most concern clinicians.
Dr Peter Lio discusses how...
01/20/2026
Allergy & Immunology

Interactive Features

Interactive Features
04/24/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your knowledge on effective diagnostic strategies for identifying overlapping atopic dermatitis and food allergies in pediatric patients, including clinical history and functional testing tools.
Test your knowledge on effective diagnostic strategies for identifying overlapping atopic dermatitis and food allergies in pediatric patients, including clinical history and functional testing tools.
Test your knowledge on effective...
04/24/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Quiz
04/22/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Test your understanding of the overlapping immune and barrier mechanisms that link atopic dermatitis and food allergies in pediatric patients, including insights from recent pathophysiologic research.
Test your understanding of the overlapping immune and barrier mechanisms that link atopic dermatitis and food allergies in pediatric patients, including insights from recent pathophysiologic research.
Test your understanding of the...
04/22/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Quiz
04/20/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
This quiz evaluates your ability to apply a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to managing children with both atopic dermatitis and food allergies, with an emphasis on prevention and personalization.
This quiz evaluates your ability to apply a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to managing children with both atopic dermatitis and food allergies, with an emphasis on prevention and personalization.
This quiz evaluates your ability...
04/20/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Quiz
04/19/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Learn about regional disparities in eosinophilic esophagitis treatment, including limited access to advanced therapies and noninvasive monitoring tools in underserved communities.
Learn about regional disparities in eosinophilic esophagitis treatment, including limited access to advanced therapies and noninvasive monitoring tools in underserved communities.
Learn about regional disparities...
04/19/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Quiz
03/15/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore the clinical impact of contemporary prophylactic therapies in hereditary angioedema, including their effect on attack frequency, patient quality of life, and treatment strategies.
Explore the clinical impact of contemporary prophylactic therapies in hereditary angioedema, including their effect on attack frequency, patient quality of life, and treatment strategies.
Explore the clinical impact of...
03/15/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Quiz
03/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Explore how structural changes in the skin contribute to systemic immune activation in children with atopic dermatitis. This quiz highlights key pathophysiologic drivers relevant to clinical care.
Explore how structural changes in the skin contribute to systemic immune activation in children with atopic dermatitis. This quiz highlights key pathophysiologic drivers relevant to clinical care.
Explore how structural changes...
03/05/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Quiz
03/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Dive into next-generation treatment strategies in hereditary angioedema in reshaping long-term care.
Dive into next-generation treatment strategies in hereditary angioedema in reshaping long-term care.
Dive into next-generation...
03/01/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Quiz
02/27/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess your understanding of treatment priorities in pediatric patients with concurrent atopic dermatitis and food allergies, focusing on integrated care strategies for long-term management.
Assess your understanding of treatment priorities in pediatric patients with concurrent atopic dermatitis and food allergies, focusing on integrated care strategies for long-term management.
Assess your understanding of...
02/27/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Quiz
01/11/2026
Do you know about the most recent advances in therapies for hereditary angioedema? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Do you know about the most recent advances in therapies for hereditary angioedema? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!
Do you know about the most...
01/11/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Quiz
01/05/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Assess longitudinal trends in chronic urticaria incidence across a five-year period, including during the pandemic and vaccination phases, in this data-driven quiz.
Assess longitudinal trends in chronic urticaria incidence across a five-year period, including during the pandemic and vaccination phases, in this data-driven quiz.
Assess longitudinal trends in...
01/05/2026
Allergy & Immunology

Conference Coverage

Feser
Conference Coverage
05/15/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Chronic spontaneous urticaria remains a persistent and often refractory condition, with more than half of patients continuing to experience symptoms despite standard antihistamine therapy.
Chronic spontaneous urticaria remains a persistent and often refractory condition, with more than half of patients continuing to experience symptoms despite standard antihistamine therapy.
Chronic spontaneous urticaria...
05/15/2026
The Dermatologist
Research Review
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
IgE testing may result in unneeded food elimination diets among children with atopic dermatitis, investigators reported.
IgE testing may result in unneeded food elimination diets among children with atopic dermatitis, investigators reported.
IgE testing may result in...
04/01/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Research Highlights
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Sublingual immunotherapy achieved better asthma control and inflammatory biomarker reduction when compared to subcutaneous allergoid immunotherapy.
Sublingual immunotherapy achieved better asthma control and inflammatory biomarker reduction when compared to subcutaneous allergoid immunotherapy.
Sublingual immunotherapy...
04/01/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Conference Coverage
04/01/2026
Riya Gandhi, MA
Drug allergy evaluations are needed to prevent limitations of treatment options for children with primary immunodeficiencies, researchers stated at the AAAAI annual meeting.
Drug allergy evaluations are needed to prevent limitations of treatment options for children with primary immunodeficiencies, researchers stated at the AAAAI annual meeting.
Drug allergy evaluations are...
04/01/2026
Allergy & Immunology
Conference Coverage
11/14/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A significant majority of obstetricians surveyed were interested in receiving additional education and guidelines to help them guide care of pregnant patients with allergies.
A significant majority of obstetricians surveyed were interested in receiving additional education and guidelines to help them guide care of pregnant patients with allergies.
A significant majority of...
11/14/2025
Allergy & Immunology
Conference Coverage
05/27/2025
Allison Casey
According to a prospective clinical trial, the use of plasma-guided adaptive treatment led to a median progression-free survival comparable to historical controls for patients with advanced PD-L1–positive non-small cell lung cancer.
According to a prospective clinical trial, the use of plasma-guided adaptive treatment led to a median progression-free survival comparable to historical controls for patients with advanced PD-L1–positive non-small cell lung cancer.
According to a prospective...
05/27/2025
Oncology
Conference Coverage
12/22/2023
Evan S. Dellon, MD
Treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis can go beyond the use of proton pump inhibitors alone, Evan Dellon, MD, stated during his presentation at the ACG Postgraduate Course.
Treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis can go beyond the use of proton pump inhibitors alone, Evan Dellon, MD, stated during his presentation at the ACG Postgraduate Course.
Treatment of eosinophilic...
12/22/2023
Gastroenterology
Insights from ACAAI 2022
11/30/2022
Theresa A. Bingemann, MD
In this video, Theresa Bingemann, MD, reviews recent literature about early-introduction foods to prevent food allergy, some of the most common food allergies, and outgrowing food allergies. Dr Bingemann also spoke about these topics during...
In this video, Theresa Bingemann, MD, reviews recent literature about early-introduction foods to prevent food allergy, some of the most common food allergies, and outgrowing food allergies. Dr Bingemann also spoke about these topics during...
In this video, Theresa...
11/30/2022
Allergy & Immunology