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Mindfulness – new directions in research into itching
The agonizing itching suffered by neurodermatitis patients is a major treatment challenge for both patient and clinician. As well as several other influential factors, stress

Block course “Allergy in everyday paediatric practice
“There are lots of good courses – but this is just superb”, was the feedback from people attending the block course. Not simply because the

A new treatment for allergies
Scientists from the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF) in Davos, from the University of Tokyo, the RIKEN Research Institute in Yokohoma, and

Change of CK-CARE Board Speaker
At the June meeting of the Board of CK-CARE AG, in line with its rotation policy, the Board advised on who would take up the

Adenosine in ambrosia pollen exacerbates allergy
The common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) produces pollen which can trigger strong reactions such as asthma. A research team headed by Prof. Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann, who is

Children, allergy, diet and environment
Around 30% of children suffer from allergies nowadays. These often start with so-called “childhood eczema”– neurodermatitis – as early as infancy. The symptoms of allergy