Ashley Welch

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• New case report highlights nemolizumab for hard-to-treat SM itching

  Nemolizumab, an anti-IL-31 receptor monoclonal antibody, may offer a novel way to treat severely itchy skin in indolent SM, study finds

• Study challenges one-size-fits-all cutoff for serum tryptase in SM diagnosis

  Long-standing reference limits for serum tryptase in SM may need to be updated to better reflect age and sex differences, researchers say.

• Acupuncture may help regulate mast cells

  Acupuncture may be a useful complementary therapy to help manage symptoms related to mast cell activation, but more research is needed.

• What to do if you have trouble swallowing your SM medications

  Before making any changes, always discuss swallowing difficulties with your doctor.

• New review highlights need for accurate diagnosis in mast cell activation disorders

  A true diagnosis of mast cell diseases like SM requires specific clinical, biochemical and molecular criteria, researchers stress.

• Can people with SM still have children?

  When preparing for pregnancy with SM, planning ahead is key. 

• Education intervention improves allergists’ ability to diagnose SM

  A CME intervention led to significant improvements in allergists’ knowledge and confidence in diagnosing and managing SM, study finds.

• New AI approach may help make SM symptoms easier to detect and track

  Researchers found natural language processing could accurately identify symptoms of SM hidden in electronic medical records.

• How to navigate your first Thanksgiving after an SM diagnosis

  Though the holiday may look a bit different, with preparation and self-care you can still enjoy a day filled with food, family and friends.

• Study links KIT D816V mutation to hidden SM in people with severe anaphylaxis

  Research suggests that the KIT D816V mutation is more common among people who experience severe allergic reactions than previously thought.