Allergy - Science topic

RESUMO As alergias alimentares em crianças constituem um obstáculo importante para a pediatria, afetando diretamente a qualidade de vida de pacientes e seus familiares. Este estudo teve como meta analisar novas estratégias no diagnóstico e tratamento dessas condições, investigando inovações como testes moleculares e biomarcadores. A metodologia inc...

The long-tern implications of stress during university for individuals’ mental health are not well understood so far. Hence, we aimed to examine the potential effect of stress while studying at university on depression in later life. We analysed data from two waves of the longitudinal Study on Occupational Allergy Risks. Using the ‘work overload’ a...

In a previous study, we conducted an in vitro comparison of two sublingual allergy immunotherapy products, namely, house dust mite (HDM) Staloral 300 IR/mL produced by Stallergenes Greer, and HDM Osiris 300 IR/mL produced by ALK-Abelló. Although both products are labeled with the same unit, that is, the index of reactivity (IR), the definition of t...

In this modern era, the development of computer technology has increased so rapidly. Currently the computer is a tool in helping to overcome all the problems encountered by humans, including in the field of health. With the existence of technology, of course, it will greatly facilitate the community to get health services and consultations. One of...

Crustaceans are delicious and highly nutritional food. However, crustaceans are one of the main food allergens, causing severe public health issues. Thus, it is important to increase the knowledge on crustacean allergens and protect the health of sensitized individuals. This review systematically summarizes the basic information on major crustacean...

Introduction: L'allergie alimentaire est un problème de santé publique non seule-ment en Occident mais aussi dans les pays en voie de développement. Les données sur sa prévalence en Tunisie sont limitées. En Tunisie les cliniciens ont rarement recours à la biologie pour confirmer le diagnostic ou aider à la prise en charge. Cette étude vise à évalu...

Parasitic infection is a complex process involving interactions among various immune cells. Regulatory B cells (Breg cells), a subset of B lymphocytes with immunosuppressive functions, play a role in modulating immune responses during infection to prevent excessive immune activation. This article reviews the origin, phenotype, and immunoregulatory...

To assess the association of dietary fatty acids with asthma in Indian school children. Children aged 6–16 years were enrolled from randomly selected urban schools in 10 cities. The International Study on Asthma and Allergies in Childhood Phase III Questionnaire was used to assess the prevalence of asthma. Three-day dietary intake data was obtained...

La esofagitis eosinofílica (EEo) es una enfermedad crónica, inmunomediada, caracterizada por la infiltración de eosinófilos en la mucosa esofágica. Es la causa más frecuente de disfagia e impactación alimentaria en los adultos. Por su fisiopatología, similar a la rinitis alérgica, asma y dermatitis atópica, se le ha considerado como la manifestació...

Background The higher crustacean allergy prevalence in Asia than in Western regions may be due to a shrimp–mite cross-reaction. A high environmental house dust mite prevalence may lead to increased house dust mite sensitization and thereby increase the prevalence of crustacean allergy. Objective To determine the association between environmental h...

Background: Increasing evidence indicates that skin disorders may contribute to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They can affect the quality of life, and they have an impact on social isolation, behavioral problems, cognitive scores, and some subscales of ASD. Methods: This study was an online questionnaire-based, observational,...

This systematic review updated the available evidence on the effectiveness and safety of probiotics as treatment of food allergy among pediatric patients. We conducted a systematic search for all randomized controlled trials available until March 13, 2024 that evaluated the effectiveness and safety of probiotics for treating pediatric food allergy....

Background Nasal allergen provocation tests are an important part of the diagnostics of allergic diseases triggered by environmental factors. Recently, increased attention has been paid to the potential use of this method in the diagnosis of food allergy. The objective of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of the nasal allergen provocation te...

Bet v 1, the European White Birch tree pollen allergen is responsible for a number of allergic responses in humans such as rhinitis, asthma and oral allergy syndrome. The allergen belongs to pathogenesis-related (PR) class 10 protein superfamily and exists in several naturally occurring isoforms. Limited structural information on Bet v 1 isoallerge...

Background Low family socioeconomic position is a well-established determinant of poor health in youth. Much less is known about the social patterning of youth medication use, and the current evidence is mixed. Furthermore, previous studies have not assessed important confounders of the associations. We analyse differences in youth medication use b...

Cosmetic materials can directly affect the performance, safety and user experience of products. High quality materials can ensure that cosmetics can effectively improve skin conditions, maintain makeup for a long time, reduce the risk of allergy, and improve overall beauty and comfort. With the progress of science and technology, the R&D and applic...

It is a paper on recent incedents of incresed allergic attack in Bangladesh. An allergy is an immune system reaction to substances like pollen, dust, or certain foods, which the body mistakenly identifies as harmful. Symptoms can include sneezing, itching, rashes, or severe reactions like difficulty breathing. Managing allergies involves avoiding t...

Background The inappropriate use of antibiotics in children remains a global concern, contributing to antibiotic resistance. This study aims to assess parents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use in children at a tertiary care hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Mogad...

Objectives Allergy is an important public health problem that affects children and adults, its prevalence potentially differs across cultures with the change of several factors in recent years. However, scarcity of reliable data on allergy prevalence does not exist in Turkey. We aimed to assess IgE-mediated allergy prevalence an automated multiple...

Sugammadex hypersensitivity is an emerging safety concern. We aimed to describe the clinical and diagnostic features of perioperative hypersensitivity to sugammadex, and secondarily to provide an estimate of perioperative sugammadex hypersensitivity incidence in Australia. Methods We retrospectively analysed cases of hypersensitivity to sugammadex...

Introduction This is a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the efficacy of wound coverage using advanced dressings specifically for the prevention of surgical site infections (SSI) in gastrointestinal surgery, as part of the update of the SSI prevention guidelines of the Japan Society for Surgical Infection (JSSI). Methods After searching CENTR...

Objectives This study aims (1) to assess the prevalence of severe fatigue among the general population of Geneva, 2 years into the COVID-19 pandemic and (2) to identify pandemic and non-pandemic factors associated with severe fatigue. Design Cross-sectional population-based survey conducted in Spring 2022. Setting General adult population of Gene...

Introduction Allergic asthma is considered the most common phenotype of asthma, which is characterized by immunoglobulin E sensitization to aeroallergens. The association between allergic sensitization to aeroallergens and asthma severity and control has been evaluated in a few studies. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between aeroalle...

Increasing evidence demonstrates a robust link between environmental pollutants and allergic reactions, with air and indoor pollution exacerbating respiratory allergies and climate change intensifying seasonal allergies. Comprehensive action, including government regulations, public awareness, and individual efforts, is essential to mitigate pollut...

Background: Ocular component is the most prominent and disabling feature of allergy leading to symptoms like itching and watering of eyes causing significant irritation. Allergic conjunctivitis (AC) is one of the most common ocular conditions affecting adult and pediatric patients that requires treatment by ophthalmologists. AC and its debilitating...

Purpose To investigate the changes in meibomian gland (MG) structure in allergic conjunctivitis (AC) patients using an intelligent quantitative analysis algorithm and to explore the relationship between these changes and clinical parameters. Methods A total of 252 eyes from patients with AC and 200 eyes from normal controls were examined. Infrared...

Over the counter(OTC) drugs is a term used to describe a medication dispensed in pharmacies without proper prescription. Over thecounter medicines have become a cornerstone of selfcarewithmillionsrelying on themfor quick relieffrom common ailments, from headaches and colds to allergies and digestive issues.

Skin diseases are in the middle of the most prevalent conditions, arising from a myriad of factors including viral infections, bacteria, allergies, and fungal pathogens. Appropriate detection of these conditions is essential for effective treatment and management. Further, Deep learning methods are employed to enable early-stage detection, with a p...

Few research studies have shown the impact of temperature on childhood allergy, and less is known about the efficacy of mitigation methods such as the use of air-conditioning (AC). We aim to determine whether pre-schoolers’ allergic diseases and symptoms are associated with pregnant and postnatal exposure to ambient air temperature, and whether the...

Background Some studies have revealed various sleep patterns in adolescents and adults using multidimensional objective sleep parameters. However, it remains unknown whether these patterns are consistent from adolescence to young adulthood and how they relate to long-term obesity. Methods Seven-day accelerometry was conducted in German Infant Stud...

The health implications of engaging in risk-taking or protective behaviors can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s life. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in how religious attitudes and beliefs influence an individual’s health behaviors. However, research on the role of the God Locus of Health Control (GLHC) in the religio...

Descrita pela primeira vez em 1991, a Síndrome de Kounis (SK) é um desenvolvimento de uma Síndrome Coronariana Aguda (SCA) desencadeada por uma reação alérgica, de hipersensibilidade ou uma anafilaxia. Uma vez que sua epidemiologia ainda é pouco estudada, o artigo em questão traz uma revisão sistemática da literatura acerca da Síndrome de Kounis e...

Purpose: Psoriasis is a complex, chronic inflammatory keratosis of unclear origin that is challenging to treat. In patients with psoriasis suspected of having metal allergies, the removal of oral metallic prostheses contributes to the alleviation of psoriasis symptoms. However, the relationship and mechanism of the metal removal effect and improvem...

A asma e a rinite se destacam entre as alergias mais frequentes na população brasileira. Estudos mostraram que indivíduos com asma e rinite alérgica podem apresentar um risco duas vezes maior de desenvolvimento da otite média, o que ressalta a importância de investigar a função auditiva em crianças com essas condições, pois a problemas no desenvolv...

Inborn errors of immunity (IEIs) are genetic disorders that underlie susceptibility to infection, autoimmunity, autoinflammation, allergy and/or malignancy¹. Incomplete penetrance is common among IEIs despite their monogenic basis². Here we investigate the contribution of autosomal random monoallelic expression (aRMAE), a somatic commitment to the...

Penicillin allergy is the most commonly reported drug allergy, with prevalence rates ranging from 6% to 31% across various populations and geographic areas. The penicillin allergy label is linked to higher mortality and morbidity rates, extended hospital stays, increased readmission rates, and a greater reliance on second-line antibiotics. Research...

Podoconiosis is a neglected tropical disease that causes a type of progressive, non-infectious tropical lymphedema. Aim: The aim is reported one case of the one woman that presented always having problems with allergies and “lumps” appeared on the hallux of the right foot; it resembled a callus, which never disappeared and increased in size. The ph...

Introduction: seasonal allergies are a public health problem because of their prevalence (with a clear upward trend), their morbidity, their impact on quality of life, and the costs they generate. This immune system reaction is manifested by several symptoms, generally respiratory and cutaneous. Objectives: the study aims to identify the prevalence...

Objective: Investigate the role of serrated turbinates, radiographic abnormalities, and existing literature in aiding the diagnosis of Allergic Fungal Sinusitis (AFS). Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: ENT Department Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan from Jan 2020 to July 2023. Methodology: One hundred...

The contextual bandit problem, where agents arrive sequentially with personal contexts and the system adapts its arm allocation decisions accordingly, has recently garnered increasing attention for enabling more personalized outcomes. However, in many health-care and recommendation applications, agents have private profiles and may misreport their...

Objective: Evening chronotype individuals who tend to be more active during night time are increasingly found among late adolescents. Prior studies show that evening chronotype may play a role in allergic rhinitis development, a disease that can decrease productivity and quality of life. This study aims to determine the relationship between chronot...

In recent years, a global increase in allergy incidence following chemical exposure has been observed. While the process of skin sensitization is well characterized through the adverse outcome pathway (AOP) framework, the immunological mechanisms underlying respiratory sensitization remain less well understood. Respiratory sensitizers are classifie...

A alimentação é crucial para a qualidade de vida, porém, para indivíduos com alergias e intolerâncias alimentares, comer pode representar um desafio significativo, afetando seu bem-estar físico e mental. Esta pesquisa objetivou analisar como configuram-se o bem-estar alimentar e a experiência de vulnerabilidade dos consumidores alérgicos e/ou intol...

Breast milk (ASI) is the main and best food for babies, because it contains many nutrients that babies need. Breast milk can protect babies from allergies, obesity, digestive tract infections and respiratory tract infections. Apart from that, breast milk can also shape the development of intelligence and emotional development, can increase the body...

Hymenoptera venom allergy (HVA) is a potentially life-threatening condition, making accurate diagnosis crucial for identifying significant IgE sensitizations and enabling effective venom immunotherapy. In this review, we provide a detailed overview of biomarkers for the molecular diagnosis of IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to Hymenoptera insect veno...

This study aims to analyze the exergy efficiency and irreversibility of the Kamojang Unit 2 Geothermal Power Plant (GPP) in Indonesia using an exergy analysis method. The results reveal that the turbine exhibits the highest exergy loss of 11,512 kW with an exergy efficiency of 82.78%. The condenser records the second-largest exergy loss of 9,875 kW...

Background: This study aims to determine the prevalence of epistaxis in primary school children and to evaluate the relationship between epistaxis and family and environmental factors and to review cause and treatment approaches. Methods: This is a community-based cross-sectional study. 817 students aged 7-11 from three primary schools located in M...

Cancer patients can achieve remission, during which all signs and symptoms of the cancer disappear. However, complete remission is often not permanent, and the disease may reappear. Interestingly, the allergy cascade may protect against cancer recurrence. Adjuvant immunotherapy that induces specific allergies after cancer remission—also known as fo...

Hepatic hemangiomas are the most prevalent benign lesions of the liver, often discovered incidentally during imaging for unrelated reasons. We report a case of a 35-year-old woman with an incidental liver lesion detected during a routine ultrasound. The lesion was diagnosed as a hepatic hemangioma based on imaging findings, including non-contrast C...

Background Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction requiring prompt treatment with epinephrine. However, gaps in public understanding exist globally. To guide future education efforts, this study assessed anaphylaxis awareness among adults in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional survey assessed knowledge among 380 a...

Background and Objective: Associations between probiotics as dietary supplements for health enhancement and illness management and human health include a long history. Currently, probiotics represent a potential category of microorganisms used in the development of oral vaccines for the treatment of allergies, infectious diseases, and cancers. The...

El presente poster científico tiene como objetivo evaluar la concentración de hidrocoloide de nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) en el proceso de elaboración de manjar a partir de leche de cabra, sobre sus características fisicoquímicas: pH, acidez, densidad, °Brix, % de cristalización, color y evaluación sensorial: aceptabilidad, sabor y textura. Se uti...

Long non-coding RNAs (LnC RNAs) exert a substantial influence on breast cancer by exerting both positive and negative control over signaling pathways. LncRNAs are transcribed similarly to mRNA, however they do not undergo the process of translation to become proteins. Initially, these RNAs were classified as "Junk RNAs" since they were thought to l...

Allergen‐specific antibodies, particularly of the IgE class, are a hallmark of many allergic diseases. Yet paradoxically, (1) a proportion of healthy individuals possess allergen‐specific IgE without clinical signs of allergy; (2) some, but not all, allergic individuals develop a more severe disease over time or fail to respond to allergen‐specific...

Background: There is variability among the prevalence and characteristics of chronic urticaria. Objectives: This study aimed to determine clinicodemographic characteristics of adult patients diagnosed with chronic urticaria in an allergy clinic in Metro Manila, Philippines, from 2019 to 2023. Methodology: A cross-sectional review of medical records...

Eczema is a common chronic skin condition. Previous studies indicated the dietary factors, such as calcium intake, might influence the onset and progression of eczema in the population of gravidas and infants. However, there was no studies on the correlation between dietary calcium and the adult population. In this study, we aim to investigate the...

Nickel stands as one of the prevalent contact allergens, but acquired nail hypertrophy presenting as ACD due to nickel exposure is infrequent. Here we report a case of acquired nail hypertrophy stemming from ACD due to nickel, displaying an uneven coloration, along with nail grooves, deck distortion damage, small surface pits and ecchymosis beneath...

Background. Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is a rare radiological finding that may be associated with various diseases. In the neonatal period, it is considered pathognomonic for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMA) is the main cause of allergy especially in term infants appearing following breastfeeding or consumption o...

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Background Using disinfectants and cleaning products (DCPs) at home and work is known to influence both the onset and course of asthma, but most epidemiological studies did not consider the multiplicity and correlations of exposures to DCPs. We aimed to identify exposure profiles for the long‐term weekly use of DCPs by latent class analysis (LCA) a...

A 17-month-old child presented for an anesthesia consultation before planned plagiocephaly correction one week later. The medical history by the mother reported an episode of facial redness after administering atropine-based eye drops when the child was 9 months old. Based on this information, the anesthesiologist decided to postpone the surgery an...

Purpose: To study associations between parental health and children’s asthma, rhinitis and eczema.Methods: Parents of 3-6 years old children from randomized kindergartens in Chongqing, China answered a questionnaire on parents’ history of asthma/allergies, current symptoms and children’ doctor-diagnosed asthma and rhinitis, wheeze, cough, rhinitis...

INTRODUCTION: Medication reconciliation is the process of comparing the most accurate list of all medications that a patient is taking with the list of prescription drugs within the healthcare system while considering the patient’s allergies and history of side effects. OBJECTIVES: To reconcile medication upon the patients’ admission to a universit...

This study investigated the impact of working conditions in a cement factory on the health of 64 employees. Biochemical parameters (IgE, GPT, creatinine, CBC) were compared between workers and a control group of 10 individuals not exposed to factory emissions. A significant correlation between years of employment and elevated GPT levels was reveale...

Although hospitals’ management currently observe all general rules set by the government nevertheless, there are certain short comings on the part of management, as it lacks comliance with the requirement of Shari’ah in respects of selection of medicine, the relations between the patients and the doctors of differnt gender, and the lack of the know...

The rapid development of various leisure and public pools in the 20th century has led to increased humanexposure to chlorinated products. It has been observed that swimmers and pool workers, who are in regularcontact with chlorinated indoor pool waters showed an increased risk of respiratory and allergic diseases.Various studies have reported that...