November 16, 2014

Novel NLRP12 mutations associated with intestinal amyloidosis in a patient diagnosed with common variable immunodeficiency - DG Cases

Heterozygous mutations in the NLRP12 gene have been found in patients with systemic auto-inflammatory diseases. However, the NLRP12-associated periodic fever syndromes show a wide clinical spectrum, including patients without classical diagnostic symptoms.

Maculopapular rash caused when this man had brushed against a poison ivy plant - DG Cases


The left elbow of this patient displayed the familiar maculopapular rash that had been caused when this man had brushed against a poison ivy plant, Toxicodendron radicans.

November 14, 2014

Investigation of drugs responsible for perioperative anaphylactic reactions using cellular allergen stimulation test


Xin Xin, Zou Yi, Xing Lijiao, Yin Jia, Gu Jianqing, Wang Zixi, Huang Yuguang and Zhao Jing

Abstract
Background Anaphylactic reactions during anesthesia and operation are common and life threatening. Follow-up investigation is necessary for avoiding potential re-exposure of the patients to the offending drugs. The purpose of this study was to assess cellular allergen
stimulation test (CAST) as a diagnostic instrument in immunoglobulin E (IgE)- and
non-IgE-mediated anaphylactic reactions.

Food Allergy and Increased Asthma Morbidity in a School-Based Inner-City Asthma Study

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY.

The goal of this study was to investigate the relation between food allergy and asthma morbidity in inner-city students with asthma.

The Economic Impact of Childhood Food Allergy in the United States

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY.

The goal of this study was to determine the economic impact of childhood food allergy in the United States and caregivers’ willingness to pay for food allergy treatment.

Insulin resistance in hypothyroid patients under Levothyroxine therapy: a comparison between those with and without thyroid autoimmunity

Research article

Open Access

Tina Mazaheri1*Faranak Sharifi2 and Koorosh Kamali3
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