Recent items - Allergy
Immunotherapy with depigmented‐polymerized mixed tree pollen extract: a clinical trial and responder analysis
04/09/2010 01:25
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Clinical manifestations, co‐sensitizations, and immunoblotting profiles of buckwheat‐allergic patients
30/08/2010 18:49
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ALLERGY Net: Unaffected peak inspiratory flow through Turbuhaler during histamine inhalation challenge
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Treatment with a Fel d 1 hypoallergen reduces allergic responses in a mouse model for cat allergy
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Does allergic rhinitis exist in infancy? Findings from the PARIS birth cohort
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ALLERGY Net: A case of severe anaphylaxis to kidney bean: phaseolin (vicilin) and PHA (lectin) identified as putative allergens
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Determinants of eczema: population‐based cross‐sectional study in Germany
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Mutational spectrum and phenotypes in Danish families with hereditary angioedema because of C1 inhibitor deficiency
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ALLERGY Net: Clinical monosensitivity to salmonid fish linked to specific IgE‐epitopes on salmon and trout beta‐parvalbumins
30/08/2010 18:49
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Benefit of the basophil activation test in deciding when to reintroduce cow’s milk in allergic children
21/08/2010 03:07
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The role of hen’s egg‐specific IgE, IgG and IgG4 in the diagnostic procedure of hen’s egg allergy
21/08/2010 03:07
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: CD14+ cell–derived IL‐29 modulates proinflammatory cytokine production in patients with allergic airway inflammation
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POSITION PAPER: General considerations on rapid desensitization for drug hypersensitivity – a consensus statement
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REVIEW ARTICLE: What are the ‘ideal’ features of an adrenaline (epinephrine) auto‐injector in the treatment of anaphylaxis?
18/08/2010 02:23
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REVIEW ARTICLE: Is atopic disease a risk factor for attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder? A systematic review
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ALLERGYNet: The 2009–2010 H1N1 vaccination campaign for patients with egg allergy in a region of France
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ALLERGYNet: No association between FADS polymorphisms and atopic diseases in children from the GINI and LISA birth cohorts
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ORIGINAL ATRICLE: Synbiotics reduce allergen‐induced T‐helper 2 response and improve peak expiratory flow in allergic asthmatics
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Association between attendance of day care centres and increased prevalence of eczema in the German birth cohort study LISAplus
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Purification and characterization of two new allergens from the salivary glands of the horsefly, Tabanusyao
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: In vitro evaluation of IgE‐mediated hypersensitivity reactions to quinolones
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Natural killer–dendritic cell interaction in lymphocyte responses in hypersensitivity reactions to betalactams
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The effect of CD14 C159T polymorphism on in vitro IgE synthesis and cytokine production by PBMC from children with asthma
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Mast cells generated from patients with atopic eczema have enhanced levels of granule mediators and an impaired Dectin‐1 expression
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Registration trials for specific immunotherapy in Europe: advanced guidance from the new European Medical Agency guideline
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Gene silencing of STAT6 with siRNA ameliorates contact hypersensitivity and allergic rhinitis
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Occupational allergy to bell pepper pollen in greenhouses in the Netherlands, an 8‐year follow‐up study
10/08/2010 00:51
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Management of anaphylaxis in primary care: Canadian expert consensus recommendations
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Discrimination between moderate and severe disease may be used in patients with either treated or untreated allergic rhinitis
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Long‐term reduction in local inflammation by a lipid raft molecule in atopic dermatitis
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Dölle S, Hoser D, Rasche C, Loddenkemper C, Maurer M, Zuberbier T, Worm M. Long‐term reduction in local inflammation by a lipid raft molecule in atopic dermatitis. Allergy 2010; 65: 1158–1165.AbstractBackground: The complex pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD) is guided by cell surface receptor‐mediated signal transduction regulated in lipid rafts. Miltefosine is a raft‐modulating molecule targeting cell membranes. With this controlled clinical study, the clinical and im [...]
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Dölle S, Hoser D, Rasche C, Loddenkemper C, Maurer M, Zuberbier T, Worm M. Long‐term reduction in local inflammation by a lipid raft molecule in atopic dermatitis. Allergy 2010; 65: 1158–1165.AbstractBackground: The complex pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD) is guided by cell surface receptor‐mediated signal transduction regulated in lipid rafts. Miltefosine is a raft‐modulating molecule targeting cell membranes. With this controlled clinical study, the clinical and im [...]
Stratum corneum TARC level is a new indicator of lesional skin inflammation in atopic dermatitis
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Morita E, Takahashi H, Niihara H, Dekio I, Sumikawa Y, Murakami Y, Matsunaka H. Stratum corneum TARC level is a new indicator of lesional skin inflammation in atopic dermatitis. Allergy 2010; 65: 1166–1172.AbstractBackground: Management of atopic dermatitis (AD) requires judging the symptoms of local skin lesions and prescribing a suitable treatment. However, no method has been established in which objective measures can be used to evaluate the severity of local symptoms. [...]
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Morita E, Takahashi H, Niihara H, Dekio I, Sumikawa Y, Murakami Y, Matsunaka H. Stratum corneum TARC level is a new indicator of lesional skin inflammation in atopic dermatitis. Allergy 2010; 65: 1166–1172.AbstractBackground: Management of atopic dermatitis (AD) requires judging the symptoms of local skin lesions and prescribing a suitable treatment. However, no method has been established in which objective measures can be used to evaluate the severity of local symptoms. [...]
Projections of the effects of climate change on allergic asthma: the contribution of aerobiology
08/08/2010 23:47
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Five cases of food allergy to vegetable worm (Cordyceps sinensis) showing cross‐reactivity with silkworm pupae
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Conversion of Th17‐type into Th2‐type inflammation by acetyl salicylic acid via the adenosine and uric acid pathway in the lung
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Moon H‐G, Tae Y‐M, Kim Y‐S, Gyu Jeon S, Oh S‐Y, Song Gho Y, Zhu Z, Kim Y‐K. Conversion of Th17‐type into Th2‐type inflammation by acetyl salicylic acid via the adenosine and uric acid pathway in the lung. Allergy 2010; 65: 1093–1103.AbstractBackground: Allergen‐specific T‐cell responses orchestrate airway inflammation, which is a characteristic of asthma. Recent evidence suggests that noneosinophilic asthma can be developed by mixed Th1 and Th17 cell responses when exposed [...]
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Moon H‐G, Tae Y‐M, Kim Y‐S, Gyu Jeon S, Oh S‐Y, Song Gho Y, Zhu Z, Kim Y‐K. Conversion of Th17‐type into Th2‐type inflammation by acetyl salicylic acid via the adenosine and uric acid pathway in the lung. Allergy 2010; 65: 1093–1103.AbstractBackground: Allergen‐specific T‐cell responses orchestrate airway inflammation, which is a characteristic of asthma. Recent evidence suggests that noneosinophilic asthma can be developed by mixed Th1 and Th17 cell responses when exposed [...]
The very limited usefulness of skin testing with penicilloyl‐polylysine and the minor determinant mixture in evaluating nonimmediate reactions to penicillins
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Romano A, Gaeta F, Valluzzi RL, Caruso C, Rumi G, Bousquet PJ. The very limited usefulness of skin testing with penicilloyl‐polylysine and the minor determinant mixture in evaluating nonimmediate reactions to penicillins. Allergy 2010; 65: 1104–1107.AbstractBackground: The contribution of skin testing with penicilloyl‐polylysine (PPL) and the minor determinant mixture (MDM) to the diagnosis of hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins differs greatly according to the type [...]
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Romano A, Gaeta F, Valluzzi RL, Caruso C, Rumi G, Bousquet PJ. The very limited usefulness of skin testing with penicilloyl‐polylysine and the minor determinant mixture in evaluating nonimmediate reactions to penicillins. Allergy 2010; 65: 1104–1107.AbstractBackground: The contribution of skin testing with penicilloyl‐polylysine (PPL) and the minor determinant mixture (MDM) to the diagnosis of hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins differs greatly according to the type [...]
Economic evaluation of BDP/formoterol fixed vs two single inhalers in asthma treatment
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Brüggenjürgen B, Ezzat N, Kardos P, Buhl R. Economic evaluation of BDP/formoterol fixed vs two single inhalers in asthma treatment. Allergy 2010; 65: 1108–1115.AbstractBackground: Asthma treatment costs are substantial, the largest proportion being incurred by medications. Combination therapy with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long‐acting beta2‐agonists (LABA) is recommended in patients not adequately controlled by ICS alone. Aim of this study was to compare costs and [...]
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Brüggenjürgen B, Ezzat N, Kardos P, Buhl R. Economic evaluation of BDP/formoterol fixed vs two single inhalers in asthma treatment. Allergy 2010; 65: 1108–1115.AbstractBackground: Asthma treatment costs are substantial, the largest proportion being incurred by medications. Combination therapy with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long‐acting beta2‐agonists (LABA) is recommended in patients not adequately controlled by ICS alone. Aim of this study was to compare costs and [...]
Birth‐related factors and doctor‐diagnosed wheezing and allergic sensitization in early childhood
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Keski‐Nisula L, Karvonen A, Pfefferle PI, Renz H, Büchele G, Pekkanen J. Birth‐related factors and doctor‐diagnosed wheezing and allergic sensitization in early childhood. Allergy 2010; 65: 1116–1125.AbstractBackground: To investigate the associations between clinical obstetric factors during birth and doctor‐diagnosed wheezing and allergic sensitization during early childhood.Methods: We followed 410 Finnish women from late pregnancy until 18 months age of their children [...]
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Keski‐Nisula L, Karvonen A, Pfefferle PI, Renz H, Büchele G, Pekkanen J. Birth‐related factors and doctor‐diagnosed wheezing and allergic sensitization in early childhood. Allergy 2010; 65: 1116–1125.AbstractBackground: To investigate the associations between clinical obstetric factors during birth and doctor‐diagnosed wheezing and allergic sensitization during early childhood.Methods: We followed 410 Finnish women from late pregnancy until 18 months age of their children [...]
CC Chemokine Receptor 4 (CCR4) in human allergen‐induced late nasal responses
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Banfield G, Watanabe H, Scadding G, Jacobson MR, Till SJ, Hall DA, Robinson DS, Lloyd CM, Nouri‐Aria KT, Durham SR. CC Chemokine Receptor 4 (CCR4) in human allergen‐induced late nasal responses. Allergy 2010; 65: 1126–1133.AbstractBackground: CC Chemokine receptor 4 (CCR4) is preferentially expressed on Th2 lymphocytes. CCR4‐mediated inflammation may be important in the pathology of allergic rhinitis. Disruption of CCR4 – ligand interaction may abrogate allergen‐induced in [...]
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To cite this article: Banfield G, Watanabe H, Scadding G, Jacobson MR, Till SJ, Hall DA, Robinson DS, Lloyd CM, Nouri‐Aria KT, Durham SR. CC Chemokine Receptor 4 (CCR4) in human allergen‐induced late nasal responses. Allergy 2010; 65: 1126–1133.AbstractBackground: CC Chemokine receptor 4 (CCR4) is preferentially expressed on Th2 lymphocytes. CCR4‐mediated inflammation may be important in the pathology of allergic rhinitis. Disruption of CCR4 – ligand interaction may abrogate allergen‐induced in [...]
Asthma prediction in school children; the value of combined IgE‐antibodies and obstructive airways disease severity score*
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Lødrup Carlsen KC, Söderström L, Mowinckel P, Håland G, Pettersen M, Munthe Kaas MC, Devulapalli CS, Buchmann M, Ahlstedt S, Carlsen K‐H. Asthma prediction in school children; the value of combined IgE‐antibodies and obstructive airways disease severity score. Allergy 2010; 65: 1134–1140.AbstractBackground: Allergic sensitisation increases the risk for asthma development. In this prospective birth cohort (Environment and Childhood Asthma) study, we hypothesized that combin [...]
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Lødrup Carlsen KC, Söderström L, Mowinckel P, Håland G, Pettersen M, Munthe Kaas MC, Devulapalli CS, Buchmann M, Ahlstedt S, Carlsen K‐H. Asthma prediction in school children; the value of combined IgE‐antibodies and obstructive airways disease severity score. Allergy 2010; 65: 1134–1140.AbstractBackground: Allergic sensitisation increases the risk for asthma development. In this prospective birth cohort (Environment and Childhood Asthma) study, we hypothesized that combin [...]
The costs and consequences of omalizumab in uncontrolled asthma from a USA payer perspective
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Campbell JD, Spackman DE, Sullivan SD. The costs and consequences of omalizumab in uncontrolled asthma from a USA payer perspective. Allergy 2010; 65: 1141–1148.AbstractBackground: Omalizumab, an anti‐immunoglobulin E antibody, reduces exacerbations and symptoms in uncontrolled allergic asthma. The study objective was to estimate the costs and consequences of omalizumab compared to usual care from a US payer perspective.Methods: We estimated payer costs, quality‐adjusted [...]
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Campbell JD, Spackman DE, Sullivan SD. The costs and consequences of omalizumab in uncontrolled asthma from a USA payer perspective. Allergy 2010; 65: 1141–1148.AbstractBackground: Omalizumab, an anti‐immunoglobulin E antibody, reduces exacerbations and symptoms in uncontrolled allergic asthma. The study objective was to estimate the costs and consequences of omalizumab compared to usual care from a US payer perspective.Methods: We estimated payer costs, quality‐adjusted [...]
Inflammatory profiles in nasal mucosa of patients with persistent vs intermittent allergic rhinitis
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Liu F, Zhang J, Liu Y, Zhang N, Holtappels G, Lin P, Liu S, Bachert C. Inflammatory profiles in nasal mucosa of patients with persistent vs intermittent allergic rhinitis. Allergy 2010; 65: 1149–1157.AbstractBackground: To date there is little information on the inflammatory profiles of patients suffering from persistent (PER) and intermittent allergic rhinitis (IAR). Also, it is not clear whether differences exist in eosinophilic inflammation and/or T‐helper cell sub‐popu [...]
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Liu F, Zhang J, Liu Y, Zhang N, Holtappels G, Lin P, Liu S, Bachert C. Inflammatory profiles in nasal mucosa of patients with persistent vs intermittent allergic rhinitis. Allergy 2010; 65: 1149–1157.AbstractBackground: To date there is little information on the inflammatory profiles of patients suffering from persistent (PER) and intermittent allergic rhinitis (IAR). Also, it is not clear whether differences exist in eosinophilic inflammation and/or T‐helper cell sub‐popu [...]
Conjunctival effects of a selective nasal pollen provocation
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Callebaut I, Spielberg L, Hox V, Bobic S, Jorissen M, Stalmans I, Scadding G, Ceuppens JL, Hellings PW. Conjunctival effects of a selective nasal pollen provocation. Allergy 2010; 65: 1173–1181.AbstractBackground: Several clinical and experimental observations suggest that allergen deposition in the nose may partially be responsible for the induction of conjunctival symptoms in allergic rhinitis. The aims of this study were to evaluate the induction of conjunctival symptom [...]
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To cite this article: Callebaut I, Spielberg L, Hox V, Bobic S, Jorissen M, Stalmans I, Scadding G, Ceuppens JL, Hellings PW. Conjunctival effects of a selective nasal pollen provocation. Allergy 2010; 65: 1173–1181.AbstractBackground: Several clinical and experimental observations suggest that allergen deposition in the nose may partially be responsible for the induction of conjunctival symptoms in allergic rhinitis. The aims of this study were to evaluate the induction of conjunctival symptom [...]
Prevalence and distribution of sensitization to foods in the European Community Respiratory Health Survey: a EuroPrevall analysis
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Burney P, Summers C, Chinn S, Hooper R, van Ree R, Lidholm J. Prevalence and distribution of sensitization to foods in the European Community Respiratory Health Survey: a EuroPrevall analysis. Allergy 2010; 65: 1182–1188.AbstractBackground: Reports of adverse reactions to foods are increasing, but there is limited information on the comparative prevalence of sensitization to food allergens using standardized methods.Methods: Sera from the ‘random sample’ of young adults s [...]
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To cite this article: Burney P, Summers C, Chinn S, Hooper R, van Ree R, Lidholm J. Prevalence and distribution of sensitization to foods in the European Community Respiratory Health Survey: a EuroPrevall analysis. Allergy 2010; 65: 1182–1188.AbstractBackground: Reports of adverse reactions to foods are increasing, but there is limited information on the comparative prevalence of sensitization to food allergens using standardized methods.Methods: Sera from the ‘random sample’ of young adults s [...]
IgE to peanut allergen components: relation to peanut symptoms and pollen sensitization in 8‐year‐olds
08/08/2010 23:47
To cite this article: Asarnoj A, Movérare R, Östblom E, Poorafshar M, Lilja G, Hedlin G, van Hage M, Ahlstedt S, Wickman M. IgE to peanut allergen components: relation to peanut symptoms and pollen sensitization in 8‐year‐olds. Allergy 2010; 65: 1189–1195.AbstractBackground: Allergen‐specific IgE testing is often performed with crude peanut extract, but the results may be difficult to interpret because of cross‐reactions between peanut and other plant allergens. The aim was to investigate IgE r [...]
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To cite this article: Asarnoj A, Movérare R, Östblom E, Poorafshar M, Lilja G, Hedlin G, van Hage M, Ahlstedt S, Wickman M. IgE to peanut allergen components: relation to peanut symptoms and pollen sensitization in 8‐year‐olds. Allergy 2010; 65: 1189–1195.AbstractBackground: Allergen‐specific IgE testing is often performed with crude peanut extract, but the results may be difficult to interpret because of cross‐reactions between peanut and other plant allergens. The aim was to investigate IgE r [...]