Association between seizure susceptibility with type and optimal dose of antihistamine in patients with a febrile seizure; A retrospective cohort study in Gorgan, Iran [PDF]
Introduction: Febrile seizures (FSs) are caused by the simultaneous consumption of first- and second-generation antihistamines, which prolong the process in some cases.
Hossein Gorzin +4 more
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Effects of Oral Antihistamines on Tear Volume, Tear Stability, and Intraocular Pressure
The goal of this study was to investigate the effects of two commonly used oral antihistamines—diphenhydramine and loratadine—on tear volume, tear breakup time, and intraocular pressure.
Brian K. Foutch +3 more
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We unveil that CLC orchestrates the dual role of eosinophil recruitment via CCL26 and tissue remodelling via POSTN in allergic rhinitis, identifying it as a potential therapeutic target. ABSTRACT Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic airway inflammation driven by a type 2 immune response, yet the molecular mechanisms underlying its persistence and tissue
Fanyu Yuan +9 more
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Controlling Costs and Increasing Access to Prescription Drugs: State and Federal Solutions [PDF]
Spending on health care in the United States continues to increase rapidly, consuming a greater share of the total economy each year. Over the past decade, prescription drug spending has been the fastest growing component of health care expenditures both
Michael Sullivan, Rebecca Kavoussi
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Clinical and biochemical improvements in a patient with MNGIE following enzyme replacement. [PDF]
Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy (MNGIE) is a rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency of thymidine phosphorylase (TP, EC2.4.2.4) due to mutations in the nuclear gene TYMP.
Bain, MD +5 more
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Rupatadine: efficacy and safety of a non-sedating antihistamine with PAF-antagonist effects
SummaryRupatadine is a modern non-sedating H1-antihistamine that also haswith additional antagonist effects on platelet-activating factor (PAF). Under the tradenames Rupafin® and Urtimed®, Rrupatadine is approvedregistered in Germany for the treatment of
Soja Shamizadeh, K. Brockow, J. Ring
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Cetuximab Hypersensitivity in the Setting of Asymptomatic Alpha‐Gal Sensitization
ABSTRACT Background Alpha‐gal syndrome is an allergic condition resulting from the bite of the Lonestar tick in the southeastern US that leads to sensitization to mammalian products containing the oligosaccharide galactose‐alpha‐1,3‐galactose (alpha‐gal).
Alexander G. Emerson +3 more
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A Comparison of Moderate Oral Sedation Drug Regimens for Pediatric Dental Treatment: A Pilot Study [PDF]
Purpose: Compare moderate oral sedation of pediatric patients using Hydroxyzine and Meperidine with either Diazepam or Midazolam in management of pediatric dental patients. Methods: Randomized, double-blind, crossover pilot study of patients 3 to 7 years
Parikh, Ojas A
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Cochrane acute respiratory infections group's stakeholder engagement project identified systematic review priority areas [PDF]
Objective: Cochrane acute respiratory infections (ARIs) group conducts systematic reviews of the evidence for treatment and prevention of ARIs. We report the results of a prioritization project, aiming to identify highest priority systematic review ...
Clark, Justin +5 more
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Repurposing the Antihistamine Terfenadine for Antimicrobial Activity against Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus is a rapidly growing health threat in the U.S., with resistance to several commonly prescribed treatments. A high-throughput screen identified the antihistamine terfenadine to possess, previously unreported, antimicrobial activity ...
Jessamyn I. Perlmutter +7 more
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