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Supported by research grants from the Wellcome Trust UK (no. 091449/Z/10/Z), Novartis UK,
and Guy's and St Thomas' Charity. Also supported by the Department of Health via the …

Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) is the third most common food allergy in pediatrics,
following allergies to peanuts and tree nuts. 1-3 The prevalence of CMPA is reported to be …

Food allergies are commonly perceived clinical problems. Up to 30% of the general
population believes they may have a food allergy, which is much higher than the actual …

cans. 4 In a similar survey in the United Kingdom, a prevalence of 0.5% was reported. 5
Peanuts are ubiquitous in the US food supply, and over 90% of American children are …

Allergic transfusion reactions (ATRs) are a prevalent type of transfusion reaction
characterized by type 1 allergic reactions mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies. 1 …

Background and Objectives Adverse reactions to platelet transfusions are a problem.
Children with primary haematological and malignant diseases may experience allergic …

As the health food industry has grown in size and scope, efforts have been made to increase
the protein content of foods to appeal to consumers. Plant-based diets are a significant …

Peanut IgE‐mediated food allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children with
a prevalence that has increased in the past decades in Westernized countries. Peanut …

Acquired peanut hypersensitivity after transfusion Page 1 will restrict those with elevated
isohemagglutinin levels to within-type patients. While the cutoff level for this practice varies …