"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
6 Jun 2023
A groundbreaking new treatment for peanut allergies has been developed by researchers at King's College London. The treatment, which involves a skin patch containing small amounts of peanut protein, has been shown to desensitize toddlers to peanut allergies, potentially preventing life-threatening allergic reactions.
The skin patch works by gradually exposing the child to increasing amounts of peanut protein over a period of time, allowing their immune system to build up a tolerance to the allergen. In a clinical trial of 99 children with peanut allergies, the patch was found to be safe and effective, with over 80% of children responding positively to the treatment.
The patch is seen as a game-changer in the treatment of peanut allergies, which can be life-threatening and severely limit the quality of life for those affected. The treatment could also potentially be extended to other food allergies, providing hope for millions of people worldwide.
The researchers behind the treatment are now working to make the skin patch available to the public as soon as possible, with hopes that it could be widely available within the next few years. This breakthrough could have a profound impact on the lives of millions of people who suffer from food allergies and could pave the way for further developments in the field of immunotherapy.
