Aging of the proximal aorta can lead to increased pressure and flow pulsatility in the cerebral microcirculation, which may cause cognitive impairment. This study investigated the association between aortic characteristic...
Read MoreSeveral studies have suggested that HIF-1α regulates eosinophil activity and induces epithelial inflammation NF-κB activation in the pathophysiology of asthma. The purpose of this study was to examine the expression of the...
Read MoreQi-Xian Decoction (QXD), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula consisting of eight herbs, has been clinically used to treat asthma. However, the underlying mechanisms have not been completely elucidated. This study aimed...
Read MoreRecent studies have sought to understand the epidemiology and impact of beta-lactam allergy labels on children; however, most of these studies have focused on penicillin allergy labels. Fewer studies assess cephalosporin...
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To analyze the effects of different types of inhalant allergens on the lung functions of adult...
Read MoreThe significance of T helper 17 (Th17) cells in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has recently been demonstrated in many studies. Retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptor γt (RORγt) is a transcription factor...
Read MoreMutations in the 24-hydroxylase gene CYP24A1 have been recognized as causes of childhood idiopathic hypercalcemia (IIH), a rare disease (incidence <1:1,000,000 live births) characterized by increased vitamin D sensitivity,...
Read MoreCleaning product use has been associated with adverse respiratory health effects such as asthma in cleaning staff and healthcare workers. Research in health effects from cleaning products has largely depended upon collecting...
Read MoreDecision making consists of gathering quality data in order to correctly assess a situation and determine the best course of action. This process is a fundamental part of medicine and is what enables practitioners to accurately...
Read MoreType I and III interferons are among the most important antiviral mediators. Increased susceptibility to infections has been described as being associated with impaired interferon response in asthmatic patients. In this work, we...
Read MoreChronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is an inflammatory skin disorder that manifests with itchy wheals, angioedema, or both for >6 weeks. Mast cells (MCs) and basophils are the key pathogenic drivers of CSU; their activation...
Read MoreRe-operative lung transplantation (LTx) survival has improved over time such that a growing number of patients may present for third-time LTx (L3Tx). To understand the safety of L3Tx, we evaluated perioperative outcomes and...
Read MoreThe “allergy epidemic” of the Western World, has led to an overwhelming number of emergency department presentations with allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, atopic eczema, and asthma. Careful consideration...
Read MoreTo investigate the occurrence of post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) and its influencing factors in convalescent young patients with first-ever stroke.A total of 300 first-ever young stroke patients (age ≤45 years) were...
Read MorePanax notoginseng saponin R1(PNS-R1), derived from Panax notoginseng roots, promotes wound repair, whereas glucocorticoids can inhibit the repair of airway epithelial damage in asthma.This study investigated whether PNS-R1...
Read MorePostoperative (postop) management of pediatric perforated appendicitis varies significantly, and postop intra-abdominal abscesses (IAA) remain a significant issue. Between 2019 and 2020, our standardized protocol included...
Read MoreTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of dust mite subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) in monosensitized and polysensitized children with allergic rhinitis (AR).Prospective cohort study.Tertiary referral center.One hundred thirty...
Read MoreCystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder causing poor mucociliary clearance in the airways and subsequent respiratory infection. The recently approved triple therapy Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor (ETI) has significantly...
Read MoreWith the introduction of siliconized artificial membranes, various artificial feeding systems (AFS) for hard ticks (Ixodidae) have been developed over the last decades. Most AFS utilize similar core components but employ diverse...
Read MoreThis study aimed to investigate patterns of extended pharmacy services (EPS) provided by Malaysian community pharmacists and their willingness to provide value-added services (VAS) in addition to EPS. Additionally, this study...
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