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Kids Freed from Peanut Allergies in British Trial

Gradual introduction successfully desensitizes sufferers

By Jane Yager,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 22, 2010 9:15 AM CST

(Newser) – A pilot trial in Britain has shown success in desensitizing peanut allergies, giving scientists hope that a cure is in sight. In the pilot, 20 of 23 sufferers became able to eat 30 peanuts safely, after ingesting increasing doses of peanut flour over a year,...   Read full story »

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