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...to consider when discussing food allergies with your pediatrician. Hopefully this provides a framework to help make the most out of your visit. Dr. David Stukus, MD Today’s post comes from Dr. David Stukus, MD of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. David Stukus, MD, is board certified in Allergy/Immunology and is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. His clinical and research interests focus on asthma and...

...A time of high anxiety for families of infants using a hypoallergenic infant formula like Neocate Infant is the introduction of solids foods. Many parents in this scenario are concerned about possible allergic reactions to new foods. Some recently published research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uncovered that many families may be introducing solid foods too early, regardless of food allergies. Here are some of the latest guidelines and results...

...access to services and medical foods, and funding important research that will lead to improved diagnostics, treatments, and eventually a cure. APFED is grateful to Neocate for supporting our National Eosinophil Awareness Week celebration. Thanks to this partnership, APFED will have the means to send educational packets to healthcare providers across the U.S. so that they have the information they need to better care for patients with EADs, and the ability to help patients and...

...In the world of nutrition, Vitamin D is a hot topic. In recent years, research has shown that Vitamin D plays a major role in health, beyond its known benefit for bone health. Children who do not get enough Vitamin D are at a greater risk for certain health problems, such as asthma and allergies[i]. Severe Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a serious bone disease called Rickets. Recommended Intake In 2010, the Institute...

...comparison to the children with the lowest triclosan levels. The researchers say that their findings are consistent with the hygiene hypothesis. It’s important to note that these findings don’t mean that the use of antimicrobial products causes the development of allergies, just that there is an association between the two. More research is needed to know exactly what relationship exists. Antibacterial products certainly play an important role in preventing the spread of illnesses. Like most...

...can provide you and your family with some safe allergy friendly food options. Do Your Research A great resource for ensuring you find chain restaurants with allergy-friendly food options is the internet. Most major chain restaurants have websites where you can view their menus before you visit. This gives you a chance to identify safe options for your little ones with food allergies before you go! Keep in mind that websites may not be updated...