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Pediatrics’ Joao Pedro Matias Lopes talks about peanut allergies

Study offers new hope for adults with peanut allergies
Everyday HealthJoao Pedro Matias Lopes, assistant professor of pediatrics, weighed in on a research team’s findings that indicated adults with a peanut allergy can develop a tolerance and reduce their risk of life-threatening reactions by gradually exposing them to small doses over time, a technique already used to desensitize children. “No one can guarantee this approach is long-lasting,” said Lopes.