Category: Research

Case Studies, Dr. Hamilton, Gastrointentestinal, Research

Case study from Brigham and Women’s: successful treatment of female patient with MCAS/GI symptoms

This article explains a bit about their work at the hospital in general.  An interesting tidbit: “Dr. Hamilton is exploring novel treatments for mast cell patients with persistent or refractory symptoms. The primary treatment for the symptoms of mast cell activation remains the blockade of the mast cell mediators with antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, and prostaglandin and leukotriene inhibitors The regimen is maximized to therapeutic … Continue reading Case study from Brigham and Women’s: successful treatment of female patient with MCAS/GI symptoms

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Dr. Anne Maitland, Research

Dr. Anne Maitland: Living with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

I really love Dr. Anne Maitland’s talks.  The first time I watched this lecture marked the very first time I felt hopeful about anything at all. Some notes/quotes: “The mast cell has come to the forefront (of research) in the past 10 years… which means the rest of the medical community will get it in about 10 years.” “If your mast cells are improperly mediated, … Continue reading Dr. Anne Maitland: Living with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

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