Interventions for Cow's Milk Allergy in Children and Infants

Roberto Berni Canani, MD, PhD, Chief of the Pediatric Allergy Program in the Department of Translational Medicine, University of Naples, shares his expertise in the study of cow's milk allergy (CMA). Dr. Canani proposes interventions, including supplemental probiotics and their appropriate use in formula for neonates and infants. Current and ongoing research to reduce allergic manifestations in children with cow's milk allergy is also highlighted.

• What are the common causes of a cow milk allergy in infants?
• What are the symptoms to indicate an infant is affected by cow’s milk?
• How do you test for or diagnose whether an infant has a cow milk allergy?
• What is the treatment for children with cow’s milk allergy?
• What are the differences between partially hydrolyzed formula and extensively hydrolyzed formula?
• How do you determine if oral tolerance to cow milk proteins has been achieved?
• What role does probiotic LGG, alone or in combination with EHCF, play when administered during infancy to prevent or treat a cow’s milk allergy?
• What are the mechanisms of action elicited by LGG added to EHCF in infants with a cow’s milk allergy?
• What are the long-term implications of cow’s milk allergy?
• What are the trial results, and therefore proposed clinical benefits, from supplementing EHCF with LGG?

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  Roberto Berni Canani, MD, PhD

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  Roberto Berni Canani, MD, PhD, is a professor of pediatrics and coordinator of the Food Allergy Unit at the University Federico II of Naples, Italy. He graduated cum laude with a degree in medicine and surgery and was awarded a PhD in Pediatric Sciences.

  Dr. Berni Canani is internationally recognized as an expert in pediatric gastroenterology, food allergy and nutrition. He has developed an interdisciplinary research team and integrated clinical program to better understand the pathogenic mechanisms of food-induced diseases. His research involves the pathophysiology of food allergy, including the systemic and local immune response, intestinal microflora, and mechanisms of oral tolerance. At his clinic?which features specialized teams created by Dr. Berni Canani for specific disorders?his young patients benefit from innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to their care.

  Dr. Berni Canani is vice president of the Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, and a member of many other national and international scientific societies. He is the author of more than 150 scientific papers, as well as numerous book chapters and reviews. He has received several awards for his research in pediatric gastroenterology. He is past associate editor of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, and associate editor of World Journal of Gastroenterology.

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  Roberto Berni Canani, MD, PhD

  Chief of the Pediatric Allergy Program
  Department of Translational Medicine
  University of Naples, Italy

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