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Vet Supply Source has a few products that could help people with pet allergies breathe a little easier this summer. Vet Supply Source carries HealthyCoat, a fatty supplement that would greatly reduce shedding, as well as a Furminator De-Shedding tool, an instrument for removing the loose undercoat which will leave your pet’s coat shiny and healthy. Wixon, MI (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Vet Supply Source has a few products that could help people with pet allergies breathe a little easier this...

Recommendations on stress relief from professional designers and scientists reflect some of the qualities associated with sunrooms and patio enclosures, says Chris Noe, president of Venetian Builders, Inc., Miami. Among such recommendations are increasing natural light indoors, enjoying garden views, reducing heat and getting a handle on finances. MIAMI, FL (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 People who have sunrooms or patio enclosures can take advantage of some of the things that scientists and...

Online retailer provides information on asthma and allergy conditions in honor of awareness month Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 May is declared National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). Online retailer, Allergy Asthma Technology, wants to remind individuals about Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, as well as to provide information about asthma and allergy conditions. The AAFA is a non-profit organization in the United States...

Inflamax Research today announces a collaboration with the Immune Tolerance Network (ITN), which is funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), to conduct clinical research into the underlying mechanisms of allergy. Mississauga, Ontario (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Inflamax scientists worked closely with internationally renowned expert scientists of the ITN to design the study, which will provide critical insight...

Total of $60,000 Will Be Awarded to School Districts In Educational Grants Recommended for Anaphylaxis Education BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the national Get Schooled in Anaphylaxis(TM) initiative, Emmy(®)-award winning actress Julie Bowen today kicked off Raise Your Hand for Anaphylaxis Awareness(TM), a community-driven competition designed to bring attention to the issue of life-threatening allergic reactions, or anaphylaxis. Sponsored by Mylan...

MONTREAL, May 21, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - A national survey conducted by Léger Marketing highlights that one quarter of Canadians who suffer from allergies will wait until their symptoms become unbearable before seeking treatment, while half of Canadians will wait up to 24 hours before seeking relief. The survey also shows that 17% of Canadians do not seek any treatment, choosing instead to tolerate their discomfort. The survey, conducted by Leger on behalf of Merck, manufacturer...

Phase 2a study of the IL-4R alpha inhibitor, dupilumab, demonstrated 87% reduction in risk of asthma exacerbations in moderate-to-severe asthma patients with elevated eosinophils PARIS and TARRYTOWN, N.Y., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that the New England Journal of Medicine published online the positive Phase 2a study results of dupilumab (SAR231893/REGN668) in patients with...

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A report released earlier this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls allergy rates among U.S. children an "epidemic." According to the study, 5.1 percent of children suffer from food allergies while 12.5 percent are sensitive to skin allergies. Some of these allergies can be deadly, shining light on the increased need to shield children from a variety of allergens. Dr. Sakina Bajowala, an allergist from the...

Damariscotta Veterinary Clinic reminds pet owners that their pets get allergies too. Damariscotta, ME (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Damariscotta Veterinary Clinic reminds pet owners they’re not the only ones dealing with allergies this time of year. Family pets such as cats and dogs have allergies as well. Most people are not aware of the affects of allergies on their pets. Signs of an allergic reaction in dogs and cats differ from those in people. Commonly pets will be scratching, biting,...

Combined Epocrates and athenahealth Data Reveals Midwest and Northeast are Late Bloomers San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 WATERTOWN, MA - May 16, 2013 – Seasonal allergies are still on the rise this year, according to new data compiled from Epocrates and athenahealth. Allergy Season 2013 has yet to reach a peak, whereas by this time last year, the number of patients across the country seeking medical treatment for allergies was starting to decline. “The worst may still be coming for...