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Decreased Production of Tissue Plasminogen Activator in Endothelial Cells From Nasal Polyps

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Previous studies have demonstrated that chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is characterized by excessive fibrin deposition which is related to impaired production of tissue plasminogen activator(t‐PA) by epithelial cells.
Qian‐Qian Zhang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

High body mass index is not associated with atopy in schoolchildren living in rural and urban areas of Ghana

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2011
Background Factors which determine the development of atopy and the observed rural-urban gradient in its prevalence are not fully understood. High body mass index (BMI) has been associated with asthma and potentially atopy in industrialized countries. In
Obeng Benedicta B   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Validation of a food frequency questionnaire for children and adolescents aged 4 to 11 years living in Salvador, Bahia.

open access: yes, 2012
OBJECTIVE: To assess the validity of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) by applying it to children and adolescents living in Salvador, Bahia. METHODS: The validity of this FFQ with 98 food items was investigated among 108 children and adolescents who ...
Assis, AMO   +8 more
core   +2 more sources

Investigating the association between obesity and asthma in 6- to 8-year-old Saudi children:a matched case-control study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Background: Previous studies have demonstrated an association between obesity and asthma, but there remains considerable uncertainty about whether this reflects an underlying causal relationship.
A Bener   +52 more
core   +2 more sources

Distinct Nasal Microbiome Profiles and Prediction Model for Allergic Rhinitis, Nonallergic Rhinitis, and Healthy Children

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
The alpha and beta diversity of the nasal microbiome differed among children with allergic rhinitis (AR), nonallergic rhinitis (NAR), and healthy controls (HCs). Compared to HC, AR had more Escherichia‐Shigella, Negativicoccus, and Campylobacter, while NAR had more Dolosigranulum and fewer Enterobacteriaceae.
Kantima Kanchanapoomi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

An international prospective general population-based study of respiratory work disability [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Background: Previous cross-sectional studies have shown that job change due to breathing problems at the workplace (respiratory work disability) is common among adults of working age.
Antó, J.M.   +11 more
core   +1 more source

Role for Complement C5 in Eosinophilic Inflammation of Severe Asthma

open access: yesAllergy, EarlyView.
Complement activation module, particularly C5, is positively associated with eosinophilic inflammation in severe asthma cohorts. Elevated C5 expression correlates with poor lung function improvement and persistent eosinophilic inflammation. Mouse model studies confirm that C5 exacerbates eosinophilic inflammation, highlighting its potential as a ...
Cong Dong   +217 more
wiley   +1 more source

Atopic eczema [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
A distressed mother attends the clinic with her three year old daughter, who developed an itchy rash. The rash is reddish and affects her face and wrists. The child is restless and has been scratching all night.
Formosa, Marie Claire
core  

Development of Betalactam‐Predictor: A Clinical Decision Tool for Delabeling Low‐Risk Betalactam Allergy Patients. Initial Validation in Penicillin Allergy

open access: yesAllergy, EarlyView.
BL‐Predictor has emerged as a new tool for delabeling penicillin allergy. External validation has shown a specificity of 93% for detecting low‐risk patients. This score could potentially reduce diagnostic costs and the negative consequences associated with incorrect antibiotic allergy labels.
Marina Labella   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Human Schistosome Infection and Allergic Sensitisation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Several field studies have reported an inverse relationship between the prevalence of helminth infections and that of allergic sensitisation/atopy. Recent studies show that immune responses induced by helminth parasites are, to an extent, comparable to ...
Mutapi, Francisca   +2 more
core   +3 more sources

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