Atopy
Mostrando 1-12 de 167 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Immunodeficiencies: non-infectious manifestations
Abstract Objectives: Classical immunodeficiencies are mainly characterized by infectious conditions. In recent years, manifestations related to allergy, inflammation, autoimmunity, lymphoproliferation, and malignancies related to this group of diseases have been described. The text intends to make an update on the non-infectious manifestations of the primar
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-04
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2. 25-Hydroxyl Vitamin D Deficiency in Nasal Polyposis
Abstract Introduction Vitamin D is known to have immunomodulatory functions and has action on chronic inflammatory processes, such as nasal polyposis. Objective The present study assessed the levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in patients with nasal polyposis, as compared with healthy control subjects, and ident
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2020-09
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3. Recurrent wheezing in preterm infants: Prevalence and risk factors,
RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência e os fatores de risco associados à evolução para sibilância recorrente em prematuros. Métodos: O estudo transversal foi feito em 2014 e 2015 e analisou crianças prematuras nascidas entre 2011 e 2012. A busca dessas crianças foi feita em maternidade de hospital universitário e em um Centro de Referência para
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 25/11/2019
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4. The use of probiotics as a supplementary therapy in the treatment of patients with asthma: a pilot study and implications
OBJECTIVES: Evaluate the use of probiotics as an additional therapy in the treatment of children and adolescents with asthma in Belo Horizonte, MG-Brazil. METHODS: A pilot longitudinal, experimental and nonrandomized study with 30 patients from six to 17 years old from Belo Horizonte. In the baseline appointment, all patients received beclomethasone, and o
Clinics. Publicado em: 12/08/2019
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5. Evaluation of the safety and satisfaction of rheumatic patients with accelerated infliximab infusion
Abstract Introduction: Infliximab infusion generally occurs in 2–4 h. Recent studies have suggested the possibility of accelerated infusion (1 h) of this drug. Objective: To evaluate the safety of accelerated infliximab infusion in patients with rheumatic diseases. In addition, patient satisfaction was also assessed. Methods: A prospective, single-cente
Adv. rheumatol.. Publicado em: 29/07/2019
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6. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its relationship with factors associated with recurrent wheezing
RESUMO Objetivo: Determinar a prevalência da deficiência/insuficiência de vitamina D em indivíduos com sibilância recorrente e/ou asma com idade de 0-18 anos e residentes na microrregião de Viçosa (MG) atendidos em um centro de referência e determinar sua associação com os principais fatores de risco para sibilância. Métodos: Estudo transversal
J. bras. pneumol.. Publicado em: 11/02/2019
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7. Cat ownership is associated with increased asthma prevalence and dog ownership with decreased spirometry values
The association between pet ownership and the development of allergic and respiratory diseases has been the aim of several studies, however, the effects of exposure in adults remain uncertain. The aims of the present study were to investigate the prevalence of asthma and lung function status among dog and cat owners. This cross-sectional study was performed
Braz J Med Biol Res. Publicado em: 18/10/2018
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8. The relationship between atopy and neurological manifestations in HTLV-1 infection
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1)induces exaggerated Th1 responses, whereas atopy is associated with exacerbated Th2 responses. METHODS: Here, a cross-sectional study compared the prevalence of atopy in HTLV-1 carriers and HAM/TSP patients. It also compared the spontaneous cytokine production in HTLV-1-infected individu
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2018-04
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9. Increase of 10% in the Rate of Adverse Drug Reactions for Each Drug Administered in Hospitalized Patients
OBJECTIVE: To assess the risk factors, incidence and severity of adverse drug reactions in in-patients. METHODS: This prospective study evaluated 472 patients treated at a teaching hospital in Brazil between 2010 and 2013 by five medical specialties: Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Neurology, and Clinical Immunology and Allergy. The followi
Clinics. Publicado em: 08/02/2018
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10. Impact of Bacille Calmette-Guérin revaccination on serum IgE levels in a randomized controlled trial
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) downmodulates allergen-specific IgE levels and prevents other atopic responses in experimental models but fails to protect against respiratory allergies. Human responsiveness to BCG is variable and may interfere with protection. METHODS: Multivariate models were evaluated to test the possible effect o
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2018-02
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11. Atopic dermatitis: allergic dermatitis or neuroimmune dermatitis?
Abstract: Advances in knowledge of neurocellulars relations have provided new directions in the understanding and treatment of numerous conditions, including atopic dermatitis. It is known that emotional, physical, chemical or biological stimuli can generate more accentuated responses in atopic patients than in non-atopic individuals; however, the complex ne
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2016-08
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12. Patch-test results in children and adolescents: systematic review of a 15-year period
Abstract The number of studies on patch-test results in children and adolescents has gradually increased in recent years, thus stimulating reviews. This paper is a systematic review of a 15-year period devoted to studying the issue. Variations pertaining to the number and age groups of tested children and/or adolescents, the number of subjects with atopy/ato
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2016-02