A new study has found that the contents of commercially produced extracts used to test for shellfish allergies differ widely between manufacturers. The researchers are calling for the standardization ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Previous research relied on self-reported data, but this study used skin prick testing and serum-specific IgE.

An adult patient who has eaten shellfish regularly throughout his life suddenly developed swelling after eating shrimp in a restaurant. What is the best way to determine if this is a true allergy to ...

Shellfish include various mollusks, oysters, and crustaceans that are highly rich in antioxidants, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Following the rise in shellfish consumption rates throughout the ...

In a recent case report, researchers outlined the case of a patients with shellfish allergy–induced overlap chronic graft versus host disease (ocGVHD)—a case of GVHD that has components of both acute ...

A group of coastal Alaska Native tribes in 2016 began monitoring shellfish, a traditional harvest, for deadly biotoxins because the state only tests commercial harvests. The program fills an essential ...

So, you ate a banana. You've eaten bananas countless times in the past. But this time, your tongue and lips are itching and your lip is a bit puffy. If this happens to you, you are likely experiencing ...

Allergy tests can help identify the source of an allergic reaction. This is especially important if someone experiences severe or repeated allergic reactions. Allergic reactions have a variety of ...