Πέμπτη 24 Οκτωβρίου 2019


Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Among Veterans Deployed in Support of Post-9/11 U.S. Conflicts.
Related ArticlesAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Among Veterans Deployed in Support of Post-9/11 U.S. Conflicts. Mil Med. 2019 Oct 23;: Authors: Sagiraju HKR, Živković S, VanCott AC, Patwa H, Gimeno Ruiz de Porras D, Amuan ME, Pugh MJV Abstract INTRODUCTION: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a recognized military service-connected condition. Prior prevalence studies of ALS among U.S. war Veterans were not able to address concerns related to neurodegenerative...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 15:02
[Association between obesity and sleep disorders among children in Lanzhou, China].
Related Articles[Association between obesity and sleep disorders among children in Lanzhou, China]. Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi. 2019 Oct;21(10):987-991 Authors: Ye XH, Chen H, Kang XG, Zhang Q Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of obesity and sleep disorders and the association between them among children in Lanzhou, China. METHODS: The stratified cluster random sampling method was used to select 3 283 primary school students...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 15:02
Longer apnea duration at low altitude in Tibetan and Han highlanders compared with Han lowlanders: A retrospective study.
Related ArticlesLonger apnea duration at low altitude in Tibetan and Han highlanders compared with Han lowlanders: A retrospective study. J Sleep Res. 2019 Oct 23;:e12934 Authors: Tan L, Li T, Lei F, Li X, Zhou J, Zhang Y, Ren R, Yang L, Tang X Abstract Prolonged duration of obstructive apnea (OA) has been observed in highlanders after descending to low altitude. It is proposed that due to adaptation to a hypoxic high-altitude environment, Tibetan highlanders...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:34
[Floppy eyelid syndrome : A frequently underdiagnosed entity of interdisciplinary importance].
Related Articles[Floppy eyelid syndrome : A frequently underdiagnosed entity of interdisciplinary importance]. Ophthalmologe. 2019 Oct 22;: Authors: Löw U, Schießl G, Spira-Eppig C, Seitz B Abstract Clinically, the floppy eyelid syndrome is a frequent but underdiagnosed condition. This clinical phenotype is characterized by an extreme laxity of the eyelid, which is enlarged and has a rubber-like structure in combination with a pronounced hyperelastic...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:34
Contribution of the retrotrapezoid nucleus and carotid bodies to arousal from sleep elicited by hypercapnia and hypoxia.
Related ArticlesContribution of the retrotrapezoid nucleus and carotid bodies to arousal from sleep elicited by hypercapnia and hypoxia. J Neurosci. 2019 Oct 21;: Authors: Souza GMPR, Stornetta RL, Stornetta DS, Abbott SBG, Guyenet PG Abstract The combination of hypoxia and hypercapnia during sleep produces arousal which helps restore breathing and normalizes blood gases. Hypercapnia and hypoxia produce arousal in mammals by activating central (pH-sensitive)...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:34
Sleep and Transportation Safety: Role of the Employer.
Related ArticlesSleep and Transportation Safety: Role of the Employer. Sleep Med Clin. 2019 Dec;14(4):499-508 Authors: Rainey D, Parenteau MA, Kales SN Abstract Human fatigue is an important factor in transportation safety and a major causal factor of accidents. Employers play a vital role in minimizing fatigue-related risk, and are legally liable for damages arising from failure to address the risk. By taking an active role as stakeholders in transportation...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:34
Sleepiness and Driving: The Role of Official Regulation.
Related ArticlesSleepiness and Driving: The Role of Official Regulation. Sleep Med Clin. 2019 Dec;14(4):491-498 Authors: McNicholas WT Abstract Sleepiness accounts for approximately 20% of major highway motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) and the most common medical disorder associated with sleepiness is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA patients are 2 to 3 times more likely to have an MVA than the general population, although continuous positive airway...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:34
Sleepiness and Driving: Benefits of Treatment.
Related ArticlesSleepiness and Driving: Benefits of Treatment. Sleep Med Clin. 2019 Dec;14(4):469-478 Authors: McCall CA, Watson NF Abstract Drowsy driving is common and causes 21% of fatal crashes. Individuals at risk include young men, shift workers, older adults, and people with chronic short sleep duration, untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and narcolepsy. Untreated OSA is a particular concern in commercial drivers, who are at higher risk...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:34
Screening for Sleepiness and Sleep Disorders in Commercial Drivers.
Related ArticlesScreening for Sleepiness and Sleep Disorders in Commercial Drivers. Sleep Med Clin. 2019 Dec;14(4):453-462 Authors: Gurubhagavatula I, Sullivan SS Abstract Sleep disorders in commercial drivers are common and treatable. Left unidentified, they lead to a host of adverse consequences, including daytime sleepiness, adverse health effects, economic costs, and public safety risks owing to sleepiness-related crashes. The best studied of these...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:34
Assessment of Sleepiness in Drivers: Current Methodology and Future Possibilities.
Related ArticlesAssessment of Sleepiness in Drivers: Current Methodology and Future Possibilities. Sleep Med Clin. 2019 Dec;14(4):441-451 Authors: Dwarakanath A, Elliott MW Abstract Many patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) drive a vehicle both for pleasure and as part of their employment. Some, but not all, patients with OSAS are at increased risk of being involved in road traffic accidents. Clinicians are often asked to make recommendations...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:34
Sleep Apnea, Sleepiness, and Driving Risk.
Related ArticlesSleep Apnea, Sleepiness, and Driving Risk. Sleep Med Clin. 2019 Dec;14(4):431-439 Authors: Bonsignore MR, Marrone O, Fanfulla F Abstract Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with excessive daytime sleepiness in about 50% of cases, and with increased risk of driving accidents. Treatment with continuous positive airway pressure effectively decreases such risk, but compliance with continuous positive airway pressure treatment is often suboptimal....
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:34
Differences in patients derived from otolaryngology and other specialties with sleep apnea.
Related ArticlesDifferences in patients derived from otolaryngology and other specialties with sleep apnea. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Oct 22;48(1):53 Authors: Salas C, Dreyse J, Contreras A, Nazar G, Astorquiza C, Cabezon R, Labarca G, Jorquera J Abstract BACKGROUND: Snoring is a main concern in patients who consult an otolaryngologist (ENT physicians) and patients who have cardiovascular comorbidities or excessive daytime sleepiness who usually...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:34
Sex differences in factors associated with poor subjective sleep quality in athletes.
Related ArticlesSex differences in factors associated with poor subjective sleep quality in athletes. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2019 Oct 16;: Authors: Kawasaki Y, Kasai T, Koikawa N, Hanazato N, Suda S, Murata A, Ozaki R, Nagai S, Matsumura Y, Kaneko H, Kubo M, Osawa A, Nojiri S, Ogasawara E, Sakuraba K, Daida H, Kitade M, Itakura A Abstract BACKGROUND: Sleep is an important recovery period for athletes. In general, women are not satisfied with their...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:34

Systematic investigation of childhood sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in Beijing: validation of survey methodology.
Related ArticlesSystematic investigation of childhood sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in Beijing: validation of survey methodology. BMJ Open. 2018 08 29;8(8):e021097 Authors: Li X, Tai J, Xu Z, Ma J, Peng X, Pan Y, Yan X, Wang G, Wu Y, Zheng L, Du J, Ge W, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Ni X Abstract OBJECTIVE: To systematically investigate and validate the survey methodology for the epidemiological study of childhood sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in mainland...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:34

Modifying maternal sleep position in the third trimester of pregnancy with positional therapy: a randomised pilot trial.
Related ArticlesModifying maternal sleep position in the third trimester of pregnancy with positional therapy: a randomised pilot trial. BMJ Open. 2018 08 29;8(8):e020256 Authors: Kember AJ, Scott HM, O'Brien LM, Borazjani A, Butler MB, Wells JH, Isaac A, Chu K, Coleman J, Morrison DL Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether the percentage of time spent supine during sleep in the third trimester of pregnancy could be reduced using a positional therapy...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:34
Lenvatinib Administered via Nasogastric Tube in Poorly Differentiated Thyroid Cancer.
Related ArticlesLenvatinib Administered via Nasogastric Tube in Poorly Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. Case Rep Endocrinol. 2019;2019:6831237 Authors: Molinaro E, Viola D, Viola N, Falcetta P, Orsolini F, Torregrossa L, Vagli P, Ribechini A, Materazzi G, Vitti P, Elisei R Abstract Background: The tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are indicated for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic progressive thyroid carcinoma (CDT), refractory to radioactive...
radioactive iodine
Thu Oct 24, 2019 14:19
LiverTox: Clinical and Research Information on Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Related ArticlesLiverTox: Clinical and Research Information on Drug-Induced Liver Injury Book. 2012 Authors: Abstract Hyperthyroidism is defined as excessive thyroid function and is typically manifested by thyrotoxicosis as marked by clinical symptoms and excess circulating thyroid hormone. The major causes of hyperthyroidism are Graves disease, toxic multinodular goiter and toxic adenoma. Hyperthyroidism may also be caused by TSH-secreting pituitary tumors, acute or...
radioactive iodine
Thu Oct 24, 2019 14:19
Interaction effect of tegmen tympani and superior semicircular canal statuses on the thickness of the roof of the glenoid fossa: a cross-sectional descriptive study.
Related ArticlesInteraction effect of tegmen tympani and superior semicircular canal statuses on the thickness of the roof of the glenoid fossa: a cross-sectional descriptive study. Surg Radiol Anat. 2019 Oct 22;: Authors: Whyte J, Cisneros AI, Fraile JJ, Whyte A, Crovetto R, Monteagudo LV, Crovetto MA, Tejedor MT Abstract PURPOSE: Homogeneous development of temporal bone structures is explained by their ontogenic origin; tegmen tympani (TT) and superior...
radiol anat
Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:47
Allergic Comorbidity of Asthma or Wheezing, Allergic Rhinitis, and Eczema: Result From 333 029 Allergic Children in Shanghai, China.
Related ArticlesAllergic Comorbidity of Asthma or Wheezing, Allergic Rhinitis, and Eczema: Result From 333 029 Allergic Children in Shanghai, China. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2019 Oct 22;:1945892419883238 Authors: Ji H, Hu Y, Zhang T, Wang Y, Shen L, Wang S, Chen M, Wei M, Yu G PMID: 31640394 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
rhinol allergy
Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:31
Baseline mucus cytokines predict 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test results after endoscopic sinus surgery.
Related ArticlesBaseline mucus cytokines predict 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test results after endoscopic sinus surgery. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2019 Oct 23;: Authors: Chowdhury NI, Li P, Chandra RK, Turner JH Abstract BACKGROUND: Mucus cytokines have been linked to baseline metrics of quality of life and olfactory function in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). However, their potential utility in predicting postoperative outcomes has not been...
Skull Base
Thu Oct 24, 2019 15:08
Management of sporadic vestibular schwannoma with contralateral nonserviceable hearing.
Related ArticlesManagement of sporadic vestibular schwannoma with contralateral nonserviceable hearing. Laryngoscope. 2019 Oct 23;: Authors: Jia H, Nguyen Y, De Seta D, Hochet B, Smail M, Bernardeschi D, Wu H, Mosnier I, Kalamarides M, Sterkers O Abstract OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: To outline a possible decision-making process for sporadic vestibular schwannoma (VS) with contralateral nonserviceable hearing at diagnosis. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective...
Skull Base
Thu Oct 24, 2019 15:08
[Benign and inflammatory lesions of the skull base].
Related Articles[Benign and inflammatory lesions of the skull base]. Radiologe. 2019 Oct 23;: Authors: Wolska-Krawczyk M Abstract A variety of tumors, tumor-like non-neoplastic and inflammatory lesions occur in the skull base. A wide variety of diseases and lesions complicate the process of radiological diagnosis. The main task of imaging consists of the recognition and characterization of skull base lesions with detailed description of the extent of...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 15:08
Head and neck osteosarcoma: CT and MR imaging features.
Related ArticlesHead and neck osteosarcoma: CT and MR imaging features. Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 2019 Oct 23;:20190202 Authors: Luo Z, Chen W, Shen X, Qin G, Yuan J, Hu B, Lyu J, Wen C, Xu W Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess the CT and MRI features of head and neck osteosarcoma (HNO). METHODS: Thirty-seven HNOs were identified, and the following imaging characteristics were reviewed on CT and MRI. RESULTS: A total of 37 patients...
Skull Base
Thu Oct 24, 2019 15:08
Acquired Personality Disturbances After Meningioma Resection Are Strongly Associated With Impaired Quality of Life.
Related ArticlesAcquired Personality Disturbances After Meningioma Resection Are Strongly Associated With Impaired Quality of Life. Neurosurgery. 2019 Oct 23;: Authors: Barrash J, Abel TJ, Okerstrom-Jezewski KL, Zanaty M, Bruss JE, Manzel K, Howard M, Tranel D Abstract BACKGROUND: Some patients experience long-term declines in quality of life following meningioma resection, but associated factors are not well understood. OBJECTIVE: To investigate...
Skull Base
Thu Oct 24, 2019 15:08
Retrieval of an Intracranially Migrated Dental Injection Needle Through the Foramen Ovale: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.
Related ArticlesRetrieval of an Intracranially Migrated Dental Injection Needle Through the Foramen Ovale: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2019 Oct 23;: Authors: Aoun SG, Ahmadieh TYE, Ban VS, Patel VJ, Vance A, Patel AR, Tandon R, Zuniga JR, Batjer HH, Barnett S Abstract Dental injection needle migration is a rare complication of orthodontal procedures. When these needles fracture, they typically dislodge into the cervical...
Skull Base
Thu Oct 24, 2019 15:08
[JNK/c-Jun signaling pathway mediates arginine vasopressin neuron regeneration by promoting cytoskeleton reconstruction in rats with electrical lesions of the pituitary stalk].
Related Articles[JNK/c-Jun signaling pathway mediates arginine vasopressin neuron regeneration by promoting cytoskeleton reconstruction in rats with electrical lesions of the pituitary stalk]. Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 2019 Sep 30;39(9):1099-1106 Authors: Li K, Feng Z, Ou Y, Zhou M, Peng J, Gong H, Wu G, Liu Y, Qi S Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the mechanism by which doublecortin promotes the recovery of cytoskeleton in arginine vasopressin...
Skull Base
Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:07

Imaging of Clival Hypoplasia in CHARGE Syndrome and Hypothesis for Development: A Case-Control Study.
Related ArticlesImaging of Clival Hypoplasia in CHARGE Syndrome and Hypothesis for Development: A Case-Control Study. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2018 10;39(10):1938-1942 Authors: de Geus CM, Bergman JEH, van Ravenswaaij-Arts CMA, Meiners LC Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: We present the largest case series to date on basiocciput abnormalities in CHARGE syndrome (Coloboma of the eye, Heart defects, Atresia of the choanae, Retardation of growth and/or development,...
Skull Base
Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:07
upper respiratory tract infection; +50 new citations
50 new pubmed citations were retrieved for your search. Click on the search hyperlink below to display the complete search results: upper respiratory tract infection These pubmed results were generated on 2019/10/24PubMed comprises more than millions of citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
Upper respiratory tract infection
Thu Oct 24, 2019 15:24
upper respiratory tract infection; +50 new citations
50 new pubmed citations were retrieved for your search. Click on the search hyperlink below to display the complete search results: upper respiratory tract infection These pubmed results were generated on 2019/10/24PubMed comprises more than millions of citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
Upper respiratory tract infection
Thu Oct 24, 2019 13:19

Sensitization to subtropical grass pollens in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis from Bahia Blanca, Argentina.
Related ArticlesSensitization to subtropical grass pollens in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis from Bahia Blanca, Argentina. World Allergy Organ J. 2019 Sep;12(9):100062 Authors: Ramon GD, Barrionuevo LB, Viego V, Vanegas E, Felix M, Cherrez-Ojeda I Abstract Background: Grass pollinosis is an important contributor to allergic diseases, with varying patterns and frequency of allergens according to the geographical location studied. Our study...
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Pediatric food allergy-related household costs are influenced by age, but not disease severity.
Related ArticlesPediatric food allergy-related household costs are influenced by age, but not disease severity. World Allergy Organ J. 2019 Sep;12(9):100061 Authors: Wai HM, Middelveld R, Thörnqvist V, Ballardini N, Nilsson E, Strömquist J, Nilsson L, Ahlstedt S, Protudjer JLP Abstract Objective: The economic burden of food allergy on households is poorly understood. We evaluated the household costs associated with specialist-diagnosed pediatric food...
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Increased expression levels of CD300c on basophils from allergic individuals.
Related ArticlesIncreased expression levels of CD300c on basophils from allergic individuals. World Allergy Organ J. 2019 Sep;12(9):100060 Authors: Vitallé J, Terrén I, Orrantia A, Segurola A, Seras Y, Gamboa PM, Borrego F, Zenarruzabeitia O PMID: 31641408 [PubMed]
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Aeroallergen sensitization and upper respiratory allergies among patients living in rural and urban areas: Real-life exploration of the hygiene hypothesis.
Related ArticlesAeroallergen sensitization and upper respiratory allergies among patients living in rural and urban areas: Real-life exploration of the hygiene hypothesis. World Allergy Organ J. 2019 Sep;12(9):100059 Authors: Irani C, Hallit S, Mouzannar M, Salameh P PMID: 31641407 [PubMed]
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Transforming growth factor-β1 and eosinophil-derived neurotoxins contribute to the development of work-related respiratory symptoms in bakery workers.
Related ArticlesTransforming growth factor-β1 and eosinophil-derived neurotoxins contribute to the development of work-related respiratory symptoms in bakery workers. World Allergy Organ J. 2019 Sep;12(9):100058 Authors: Trinh HKT, Ulambayar B, Cao TBT, Yang EM, Lee SH, Park HS Abstract Background: In baker's asthma previous studies suggest that adaptive and innate immunity are involved in the development of work-related respiratory symptoms (WRS),...
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Asthma and allergic rhinitis risk depends on house dust mite specific IgE levels in PARIS birth cohort children.
Related ArticlesAsthma and allergic rhinitis risk depends on house dust mite specific IgE levels in PARIS birth cohort children. World Allergy Organ J. 2019 Sep;12(9):100057 Authors: Gabet S, Rancière F, Just J, de Blic J, Lezmi G, Amat F, Seta N, Momas I Abstract Background: The natural history of allergic sensitization in childhood, and its impact on allergic disease development, needs to be clarified. This study aims to identify allergic sensitization...
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Asymptomatic toddlers with house dust mite sensitization at risk of asthma and abnormal lung functions at age 7 years.
Related ArticlesAsymptomatic toddlers with house dust mite sensitization at risk of asthma and abnormal lung functions at age 7 years. World Allergy Organ J. 2019 Sep;12(9):100056 Authors: Su KW, Chiu CY, Tsai MH, Liao SL, Chen LC, Hua MC, Yao TC, Huang JL, Yeh KW Abstract Objective: To evaluate the predictive value of asymptomatic early house dust mite sensitization on allergic outcomes and pulmonary functions in 7-year olds. Study design:...
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Challenges and choices in the pharmacological treatment of non-severe pediatric asthma: A commentary for the practicing physician.
Related ArticlesChallenges and choices in the pharmacological treatment of non-severe pediatric asthma: A commentary for the practicing physician. World Allergy Organ J. 2019 Sep;12(9):100054 Authors: Kalayci O, Abdelateef H, Pozo Beltrán CF, El-Sayed ZA, Gómez RM, Hossny E, Morais-Almeida M, Nieto A, Phipatanakul W, Pitrez P, Wong GW, Xepapadaki P, Papadopoulos NG Abstract In recent years, asthma research has focused intensely on the severe part of...
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Fresh frozen plasma for on-demand hereditary angioedema treatment in South Africa and Iran.
Related ArticlesFresh frozen plasma for on-demand hereditary angioedema treatment in South Africa and Iran. World Allergy Organ J. 2019 Sep;12(9):100049 Authors: Wentzel N, Panieri A, Ayazi M, Ntshalintshali SD, Pourpak Z, Hawarden D, Potter P, Levin ME, Fazlollahi MR, Peter J Abstract Background: International guideline-recommended on-demand treatments for hereditary angioedema (HAE) include: C1-esterase inhibitor (plasma-derived or recombinant), or...
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Impact of IVIG vs. SCIG on IgG trough level and infection incidence in primary immunodeficiency diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies.
Related ArticlesImpact of IVIG vs. SCIG on IgG trough level and infection incidence in primary immunodeficiency diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies. World Allergy Organ J. 2019 Oct;12(10):100068 Authors: Shrestha P, Karmacharya P, Wang Z, Donato A, Joshi AY Abstract Background: Monthly intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and weekly subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG) have been regarded as therapeutically equivalent treatments...
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Mometasone furoate is not superior to saline for chronic rhinitis in the elderly.
Related ArticlesMometasone furoate is not superior to saline for chronic rhinitis in the elderly. World Allergy Organ J. 2019 Oct;12(10):100064 Authors: Carvalho V, Olej B, Rodrigo de Moraes J, Boechat JL Abstract Introduction: Prevalence of diseases associated with ageing is rising; among these are the rhinologic problems. Chronic rhinitis appears as one of the most common worrisome nasal disorders in this age group. At the same time, the allergic...
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