Jan 23, 2025 | Food Allergy Diagnostics, Oral Food Challenges R and D, Science News
What Are Oral Food Challenges? An Oral Food Challenge (OFC) is a diagnostic test use to confirm or rule out food allergies. The process involves the ingestion of a suspected food allergen in incremental quantities under close clinical supervision. [1] Why are OFCs...
Jan 23, 2025 | Food Allergy Diagnostics
What Is A Food Allergy? A food allergy arises when the immune system incorrectly identifies a specific food or food component, typically a protein, as a harmful substance. This misidentification leads to the production of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies directly...
Dec 19, 2024 | Food Allergy Diagnostics, Science News
The Role and Need for Oral Food Challenges (OFCs) in Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management Oral Food Challenges (OFCs) are currently the gold standard for diagnosing food allergies and play a critical role in both patient care and research. Over the years, the design...
Nov 4, 2024 | Business News, Investor News
Reacta Healthcare announces successful completion of £1m food allergy paediatric diagnostics project substantially funded by Innovate UK. Reacta Healthcare, a clinical diagnostic company dedicated to providing innovative diagnostics for life-threatening food...
Nov 4, 2024 | Appointments, Business News
Reacta Healthcare strengthens Advisory Board in preparation for significant R&D and regulatory activities Reacta Healthcare’s Advisory Board brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the business, ensuring that the company objectives are aligned to our...
