Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn

Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn


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Academic Career Length

31Years (1996-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 November 2014 in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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HSHugh A. Sampson
Hugh A. Sampson
SASeema Aceves
Seema Aceves
SBS. Allan Bock
S. Allan Bock
JJJohn James
John James
SJStacie Jones
Stacie Jones
DWDana Wallace
Dana Wallace

1 May 2016 in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
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PMP. M. Matricardi
P. M. Matricardi
JKJ. Kleine‐Tebbe
J. Kleine‐Tebbe
HHH. J. Hoffmann
H. J. Hoffmann
RVR. Valenta
R. Valenta
Christiane HilgerChristiane Hilger
Christiane Hilger
MOM. Ollert
M. Ollert
The availability of allergen molecules (‘components’) from several protein families has advanced our understanding of immunoglobulin E (IgE)‐mediated responses and enabled ‘component‐resolved diagnosis’ (CRD). The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Molecular Allergology User's Guide (MAUG) provides comprehensive information on important allergens and describes the diagnostic options usingCRD. Part A of theEAACI MAUGintroduces allergen molecules, families, composition of extracts, databases, and diagnostic IgE, skin, and basophil tests. Singleplex and multiplex IgE assays with components improve both sensitivity for low‐abundance allergens and analytical specificity; IgE to individual allergens can yield information on clinical risks and distinguish cross‐reactivity from true primary sensitization. Part B discusses the clinical and molecular aspects of IgE‐mediated allergies to foods (including nuts, seeds, legumes, fruits, vegetables, cereal grains, milk, egg, meat, fish, and shellfish), inhalants (pollen, mold spores, mites, and animal dander), and Hymenoptera venom. Diagnostic algorithms and short case histories provide useful information for the clinical workup of allergic individuals targeted forCRD. Part C covers protein families containing ubiquitous, highly cross‐reactive panallergens from plant (lipid transfer proteins, polcalcins,PR‐10, profilins) and animal sources (lipocalins, parvalbumins, serum albumins, tropomyosins) and explains their diagnostic and clinical utility. Part D lists 100 important allergen molecules. In conclusion, IgE‐mediated reactions and allergic diseases, including allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, asthma, food reactions, and insect sting reactions, are discussed from a novel molecular perspective. TheEAACI MAUGdocuments the rapid progression of molecular allergology from basic research to its integration into clinical practice, a quantum leap in the management of allergic patients.

1 April 2017 in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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ANAnna Nowak-Wegrzyn
Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn
MCMirna Chehade
Mirna Chehade
MGMarion E. Groetch
Marion E. Groetch
JSJonathan M. Spergel
Jonathan M. Spergel
RWRobert A. Wood
Robert A. Wood
MGMatthew Greenhawt
Matthew Greenhawt
Food protein-induced enterocolitis (FPIES) is a non-IgE cell- mediated food allergy that can be severe and lead to shock. Despite the potential seriousness of reactions, awareness of FPIES is low; high-quality studies providing insight into the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management are lacking; and clinical outcomes are poorly established. This consensus document is the result of work done by an international workgroup convened through the Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the International FPIES Association advocacy group. These are the first international evidence-based guidelines to improve the diagnosis and management of patients with FPIES. Research on prevalence, pathophysiology, diagnostic markers, and future treatments is necessary to improve the care of patients with FPIES. These guidelines will be updated periodically as more evidence becomes available.

1 June 2009 in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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ANAnna Nowak-Wegrzyn
Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn
AAAmal H Assa'Ad
Amal H Assa'Ad
SBSami L Bahna
Sami L Bahna
SBS Allan Bock
S Allan Bock
SSScott H Sicherer
Scott H Sicherer
AIAdverse Reactions to Food Committee of American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Adverse Reactions to Food Committee of American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

1 August 2008 in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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ANAnna Nowak-Wegrzyn
Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn
KBKatherine A. Bloom
Katherine A. Bloom
SSScott. H. Sicherer
Scott. H. Sicherer
WSWayne G. Shreffler
Wayne G. Shreffler
SNSally Noone
Sally Noone
HSHugh A. Sampson
Hugh A. Sampson

1 November 2008 in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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HLHeather Lemon-Mulé
Heather Lemon-Mulé
HSHugh A. Sampson
Hugh A. Sampson
SSScott H. Sicherer
Scott H. Sicherer
WSWayne G. Shreffler
Wayne G. Shreffler
SNSally Noone
Sally Noone
ANAnna Nowak-Wegrzyn
Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn