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Bayesian Stacked Parametric Survival with Frailty Components and Interval Censored Failure Times [PDF]
To better understand effects of exposure to food allergens, food challenge studies are designed to slowly increase the dose of an allergen delivered to allergic individuals until an objective reaction occurs. These dose-to-failure studies are used to determine acceptable intake levels and are analyzed using parametric failure time models.
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Healthcare workers, high-risk group for latex allergy [PDF]
The prevalence of contact-allergic dermatitis in the world varies between 20 to 25%. The use of latex gloves as well as products made of latex in the work environment are risk factors for occupational allergies among different categories of workplaces.
Dityatkovska, Y.M.+2 more
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Skin Diseases in Long‐Distance Runners
ABSTRACT Long‐distance running, including both road running and trail/mountain running, has significantly increased in popularity in recent years. The prolonged, repetitive physical activity combined with environmental exposures predisposes runners to a range of dermatological problems.
Henna Ahomies+3 more
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Hairdressers are exposed to various hair‐lightening applications containing different hairdressing chemicals. Preventive measures need to address adverse skin and respiratory effects. Implementation of targeted health education already in early career stages (i.e., apprenticeship) seems advisable and can be maintained by refresher trainings.
Cara Symanzik+4 more
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Neomicin - čest kontaktni alergen [PDF]
The incidence of allergic contact dermatitis from neomycin evaluated in relation to 1381 verified cases of allergic contact dermatitis showed a progressive increase (5.00,7.69,10.18%) over a three-year period (1990-1992).
J. Lipozenčić+2 more
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Overweight and obese patients with nickel allergy have a worse metabolic profile compared to weight matched non-allergic individuals [PDF]
A lack of balance between energy intake and expenditure due to overeating or reduced physical activity does not seem to explain entirely the obesity epidemic we are facing, and further factors are therefore being evaluated.
Basciani, S+12 more
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The Interconnected World of Dermatology and Ophthalmology
ABSTRACT Medicine is a dynamic field that constantly discovers new links between different specialties. Dermatology and Ophthalmology are two related branches of medicine, having many similarities and interactions. The skin and the eyes both encounter various environmental challenges, such as ultraviolet radiation, allergens, infections, and trauma ...
Gyanesh Rathore+4 more
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Four Cases of Angular Cheilitis in Orthodontic Patients
Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory reaction of the skin and mucosa to either external or internal factors. It can be divided to two forms of irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis.
P Kafaie, S Yassaei
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Cytokines and Chemokines in Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis is a result of activated innate immune response to various external stimuli and consists of complex interplay which involves skin barrier disruption, cellular changes, and release of proinflammatory mediators.
Haur Yueh Lee+3 more
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Retrospective Survey of Patch Testing at Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Zagreb University Hospital Center in Zagreb, Croatia [PDF]
Epicutaneous (patch) test is a standard test to confirm contact allergy. During a six-year period (1998-2003), contact allergic dermati tis was di ag nosed in 4132 (65%) of 6341 pa tients us ing stan dard patch test with a Croatian series of al lergens ...
Jasna Lipozenčić+3 more
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