Peanut allergy treatment around the corner but cost raises concerns

Peanut allergy is potentially fatal, so a treatment is much needed and could be highly lucrative.The first medical treatment for children with peanut allergies is likely to be approved next year but there are concerns about its affordability, even though it consists essentially of peanut flour.A study in the US and at the UK’s Evelina children’s hospital shows that gradually increasing a tiny initial dose of peanut protein over six months enabled two-thirds of children eventually to