Results 71 to 80 of about 5,872 (210)

Preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex in the workplace [PDF]

open access: yes
"This Alert was directed toward all workers who may be exposed to natural rubber latex. Workers exposed to latex gloves and other products containing natural rubber latex may develop allergic reactions such as skin rashes; hives; nasal, eye, or sinus ...

core  

The prevalence of latex allergy in hemodialized children and adolescents under 18 years of age in hospitals of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 2006

open access: yesفصلنامه دانشگاه علوم پزشکی جهرم, 2010
Introduction: Ig E–mediated allergy to the protein of natural rubber latex is an important global health problem. Due to the specific immunity status of children and adolescents with renal failure, possible exposure to other cross-reactive allergens ...
hesam Nabavizadeh   +2 more
doaj  

Latex glove sensitivity amongst diagnostic imaging healthcare personnel: a study in Southeastern Nigeria.

open access: yes, 2008
The paper reports a cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence and type of symptoms, causal agents and awareness of latex glove reactions amongst four professional groups.
Okaro, Augustine O.   +2 more
core   +3 more sources

Latex-fruit allergy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
O látex está sendo considerado o alergênico do ano 2000, tendo em vista que inúmeros indivíduos, principalmente profissionais da área de saúde e pacientes submetidos a várias intervenções diagnósticas e terapêuticas, estão freqüentemente expostos aos ...
PERES, Suely Prieto de Barros Almeida   +3 more
core   +1 more source

The role of occupational exposure in the development of latex hypersensitivity

open access: yes, 2000
Thesis (MTech (Biomedical Technology))--Cape Technikon, 2000.Professionals in a healthcare setting use latex gloves on a daily basis, primarily to prevent transmission of microbial and viral organisms to and from patients and specimens.
De Beer, Corena
core  

Toxicological and immunological aspects of occupational latex allergy

open access: yes, 2004
Latex allergy continues to be an important occupational health problem as latex products are used increasingly worldwide, particularly in healthcare.
Aw, Tar-Ching   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Anaphylaxis related to fentanyl citrate

open access: yesJournal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock, 2012
Anaphylaxis is a fulminant, unexpected, immunoglobulin E-mediated allergic reaction that can be triggered by multiple agents. Common causative agents include neuromuscular blocking drugs, latex, antibiotics, colloids, hypnotics, and opioids.
Gaurav Singh Tomar   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Latex allergy in spina bifida patients: Prevalence and surgical implications

open access: yes, 1993
We interviewed 93 consecutive children with spina bifida who were scheduled for operation to document (a) the prevalence of latex sensitivity, (b) predictors of anaphylactic reaction, and (c) the risk of type I hypersensitivity reaction perioperatively ...
Tosi, Laura L.   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Interactions between cationic liposomes and an antigenic protein: the physical chemistry of the immunoadjuvant action

open access: yesJournal of Lipid Research, 1997
The 18 kDa antigenic protein from Mycobacterium leprae (P) or its N-acyl derivative (AP) was incorporated in dioctadecyldimethylammonium bromide (DODAB) liposomes in water or in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). In water, 100﹪ P incorporation in liposomes
L R Tsuruta   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Latex sensitivity among hospital employees and atopic children

open access: yesThe Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 1998
Allergic reactions to latex products are an important health problem for health care workers and children. To investigate the prevalence of latex and latex-associated food sensitivities among hospital employees and atopic children, 61 hospital ...
Y Saraçlar   +5 more
doaj  

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy