Review
13 March 2026 / 13 March 2026 by edra
Summary Long-lived plasma cells (LLPCs) constitute a specialized and durable arm of humoral memory. While their role in maintaining long-term IgG and IgA immunity is firmly established, their contribution to IgE-mediated allergic disease remains clinically unproven. Nevertheless, recent advances in LLPC biology—accelerated substantially since 2021—have shown that IgE⁺ LLPC-like cells do exist in human bone […]
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Original Article
Background. Flaxseed allergy is a rare and potentially underdiagnosed condition. In recent years, sensitization to flaxseed has increased due to its growing presence in the human diet. This study presents three distinct cases of flaxseed allergy and discusses the strengths and limitations of current diagnostic tools in identifying this emerging allergy. Methods. Each case underwent […]
12 March 2026 / 13 March 2026 by edra
Background. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of acute systemic allergic reactions. Several recommendations have been proposed to guide and standardize anaphylaxis approach and management. The objective of this study is to characterize a cohort of patients referred through an anaphylaxis fast-track system, to enhance and standardize anaphylaxis patient care. Methods. Observational study including patients […]
12 March 2026 by edra
Background. Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder with variable prevalence, characterized by recurrent swelling in various parts of the body, including potential laryngeal attacks, significantly affecting patients’ quality of life. Methods. A nationwide, cross-sectional survey study was conducted between December 2023 and June 2024, targeting adults (aged 18 and older). The patients filled […]
Background. The diagnosis of immediate drug allergy (DA) relies on a combination of skin tests (ST), drug provocation tests (DPT), specific IgE levels (sIgE) and/or basophil activation tests (BAT). We aimed to compare BAT results with those of other allergy tests in patients with suspected immediate DA to a heterogeneous group of drugs, aiming to […]
Letter to the Editor
12 March 2026 / 12 March 2026 by edra