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Rotavirus, respiratory syncytial virus and non‐rotaviral gastroenteritis analysis of hospital readmissions in England and Wales
ConclusionsThirty‐six percent of readmissions indicated discharge without resolution from the first admission; nosocomial infection needs to be considered as a cause in the other. Although RSV represented the largest readmission group, higher costs and longer LOS were associated with RV.
Source: Acta Paediatrica - January 9, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Rhys D. Pockett, David Campbell, Stuart Carroll, Fiona Rajoriya, Nick Adlard Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research

Hemodynamic and genetic analysis in children with idiopathic, heritable, and congenital heart disease associated pulmonary arterial hypertension
Conclusion: Mutations in different TGFss genes occurred in 8/29 (27.6%) I/HPAH patients and in 2/11 (18.2%) CHD-APAH patients and may influence the clinical status of the disease. Therefore, genetic analysis in children with PAH, especially in those with I/HPAH, may be of clinical relevance and shows the complexity of the genetic background.
Source: Respiratory Research - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Nicole PfarrChristine FischerNicola EhlkenTabea Becker-GrünigVanesa López-GonzálezMatthias GorenfloAlfred HagerKatrin HinderhoferOliver MieraChristian NagelDietmar SchranzEkkehard Grünig Source Type: research

Failure of non-invasive mechanical ventilation in acute hypercapnic respiratory failure: Still, there are more things to learn
Antonio M Esquinas, Guniz KoksalAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2013 8(1):66-66
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Antonio M EsquinasGuniz Koksal Source Type: research

Authors' reply
Bhuniya SourinAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2013 8(1):65-65
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Bhuniya Sourin Source Type: research

Therapeutic thoracentesis in tuberculous pleural effusion: Needs more ammunition to prove
Naveen DuttAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2013 8(1):65-65
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Naveen Dutt Source Type: research

Authors' reply
Eman N EldinAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2013 8(1):64-64
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Eman N Eldin Source Type: research

Diagnostic performance of interferon-Gamma assay for tuberculosis in immunocompromised patients
Shih-Yang Su, Chien-Ming Chao, Chih-Cheng LaiAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2013 8(1):64-64
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Shih-Yang SuChien-Ming ChaoChih-Cheng Lai Source Type: research

A novel technique for the reconstruction of resected sternoclavicular joints: A case report with a review of the literature
Waseem M Hajjar, Sami Alnassar, Saleh N Abu-Daff, Saleh F Al-DhahriAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2013 8(1):60-63Sternal metastasis in thyroid cancer is an uncommon occurrence with only a handful of cases of chest wall resections being done. Sternal reconstruction for both primary and secondary tumors has been performed using various techniques and materials such as the mesh, methyl acrylate resin, and steel plates; however, this is a case of papillary thyroid cancer involving the sternum in a 50-year-old woman who had resection of the sternum with reconstruction using titanium bars and clips (STRATOS system) fixed to the cla...
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Waseem M HajjarSami AlnassarSaleh N Abu-DaffSaleh F Al-Dhahri Source Type: research

Cryoextraction: A novel approach to remove aspirated chewing gum
We present a case where successful "cryoextraction" was performed on an aspirated chewing gum. The case highlights the fact that this technique is useful to extract all materials that have water content. This technique can be performed through flexible bronchoscopy and can save patients from more aggressive approaches.
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Edmundo RubioPrag GuptaSusanti IeMichael Boyd Source Type: research

Sleep estimation using BodyMedia's SenseWear™ armband in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
Conclusion: The current data suggest that BSA is a reliable method for determining sleep in patients with OSA when compared against the gold standard test (PSG). BSA can be a useful tool in determining sleep in patients with OSA and can be combined with portable sleep studies to determine TST.
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Munir M SharifAhmed S BaHammam Source Type: research

The effectiveness of heliox in acute respiratory distress syndrome
Conclusion: The present study histopathologically indicated the effectiveness of heliox in the decreasing of neutrophil infiltation, interstitial/intraalveolar edema, perivascular and/or intraalveolar hemorrhage and HM formation in ARDS. Besides the known effect of heliox in obstructive lung disease, inhaled heliox therapy could be associated with the improvement of inflamation in ARDS.
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sema YilmazKenan DagliogluDincer YildizdasIbrahim BayramDerya GumurduluSait Polat Source Type: research

Multiplex protein profiling of bronchoalveolar lavage in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Conclusions: Using BAL, we demonstrated not only expected similarities but also important differences in both disorders, many related to the innate immunity. These findings provide new clues for further research in both disorders.
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Willems StijnE Verleden StijnM Vanaudenaerde BartWynants MarijkeDooms ChristopheYserbyt JonasSomers JanaK Verbeken EricM Verleden GeertA Wuyts Wim Source Type: research

Interstitial lung diseases in Saudi Arabia: A single-center study
Conclusions: CTD-ILD and IPF were the most frequently observed ILDs in this Saudi Arabian population. Similarities and differences were found with respect to the previous reports from other countries.
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Esam H Alhamad Source Type: research

Rapid on-site evaluation and low registration error enhance the success of electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy
Conclusion: EMN with low AFTRE in combination with ROSE is a reliable method with high sampling and/or diagnostic rate in PLs and MLNs.
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Demet KarnakAydin ÇiledagKoray CeyhanÇetin AtasoySerdar AkyarOya Kayacan Source Type: research

Effect of on-call-related sleep deprivation on physicians' mood and alertness
Conclusion: Acute sleep loss due to working long on-call shifts significantly decreases daytime alertness and negatively affects the mood state of junior physicians.
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Siraj O WaliKarimah QutahLujain AbushanabRoa'a BasamhJolanar AbushanabAyman Krayem Source Type: research

Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration in the diagnosis of non-lymph node thoracic lesions
Conclusion: EBUS-TBNA is a safe procedure with a high sensitivity for distinguishing malignant from benign thoracic non-lymph node lesions within the reach of EBUS-TBNA, with IHC usually providing a more definitive diagnosis.
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Huizhen YangHeng ZhaoDavid H GarfieldJiajun TengBaohui HanJiayuan Sun Source Type: research

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease lost in translation: Why are the inhaled corticosteroids skeptics refusing to go?
Faisal A AI-Kassimi, Esam H AlhamadAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2013 8(1):8-13A survey of pulmonologists attending a clinical meeting of the Saudi Thoracic Society found that only 55% of responders considered that inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) had a positive effect on quality of life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Why the divergence of opinion when all the guidelines have concluded that ICS improve quality of life and produce significant bronchodilation? ICS unequivocally reduce the rate of exacerbations by a modest 20%, but this does not extend to serious exacerbations requiring hospi...
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Faisal A AI-KassimiEsam H Alhamad Source Type: research

Saudi regulations for the accreditation of sleep medicine physicians and technologists
Ahmed S BaHammam, Hamdan Al-Jahdali, Adel S AlHarbi, Ghazi AlOtaibi, Saad M Asiri, Abdulaziz AlSayeghAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2013 8(1):3-7The professional content of sleep medicine has grown significantly over the past few decades, warranting the recognition of sleep medicine as an independent specialty. Because the practice of sleep medicine has expanded in Saudi Arabia over the past few years, a national regulation system to license and ascertain the competence of sleep medicine physicians and technologists has become essential. Recently, the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties formed the National Committee for t...
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ahmed S BaHammamHamdan Al-JahdaliAdel S AlHarbiGhazi AlOtaibiSaad M AsiriAbdulaziz AlSayegh Source Type: research

Accreditation of sleep medicine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A critical step toward quality outcomes
David GozalAnnals of Thoracic Medicine 2013 8(1):1-2
Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: David Gozal Source Type: research

Variability of In Vivo Fluid Dose Distribution in Mouse Airways Is Visualized by High-Speed Synchrotron X-Ray Imaging
Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery , Vol. 0, No. 0.
Source: Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery - January 8, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: article Source Type: research

Reduction in air pollution from wood stoves associated with significantly reduced risk of death
Male deaths from all-causes, but particularly cardiovascular and respiratory disease, could be significantly reduced with a decrease in biomass smoke (smoke produced by domestic cooking and heating and woodland fires), a new article suggests.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - January 8, 2013 Category: Science Source Type: news

Olanzapine overdose: Respiratory distress, fever and extrapyramidal symptoms in an infant: case report
Source: Reactions - January 8, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Short communication Source Type: research

Aspirin: Exacerbated respiratory disease: case report
Source: Reactions - January 8, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Short communication Source Type: research

Use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in combination with high‐frequency oscillatory ventilation in post‐traumatic ARDS
We report on a 26‐year‐old female (Injury Severity Score 29) who had multiple injuries as follows: an unstable pelvic fracture, a blunt abdominal trauma, a blunt trauma of the left thigh, and a thoracic injury. Three days after admission, the patient developed fulminant ARDS (Murray lung injury score of 11 and Horovitz‐ Index <80 mmHg), and vv ECMO therapy was initiated. The Horovitz‐ Index was <80 mm Hg, and the lung compliance was minimal. With HFOV, almost complete recruitment of the lung was achieved, and the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) was significantly reduced. The pelvic fracture was treated...
Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - January 8, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: M. GOTHNER, D. BUCHWALD, A. SCHLEBES, J. T. STRAUCH, T. A. SCHILDHAUER, J. SWOL Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Specific amplification of Aspergillus fumigatus DNA by polymerase chain reaction
Reddy LV, Kumar A, Kurup VP
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - January 8, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Invasive aspergillosis diagnosed by immunohistochemistry with monoclonal and polyclonal reagents
Phillips P, Weiner MH
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - January 8, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

The use of immunohistochemistry to improve sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of systemic mycoses in patients with haematological malignancies
Jensen HE, Salonen J, Ekfors TO
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - January 8, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Aspergillus in cytology specimens: a review of 45 specimens from 36 patients
Fischler DF, Hall GS, Gordon S, Stoler MH, Nunez C
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - January 8, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Polymerase chain reaction amplification of Asp f I and alkaline protease genes from fungus balls: clinical application in pulmonary aspergillosis
Urata T, Kobayashi M, Imamura J, Tanaka Y, Muneishi H, Iwahara Y, Uemura Y, Taguchi H, Miyoshi I
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - January 8, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Detection of Aspergillus species DNA in bronchoalveolar lavage samples by competitive PCR
Bretagne S, Costa JM, Marmorat-Khuong A, Poron F, Cordonnier C, Vidaud M, Fleury-Feith J
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - January 8, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Central nervous system malformations and associated defects diagnosed by obstetric ultrasonography
CONCLUSION: Obstetric ultrasonography presents good sensitivity in the screening for fetal CNS malformations, specially with the constant improvement and control of specialized methods such as Doppler and volumetric ultrasonography (3D/4D), contributing to consolidate its role as a modality of choice in this routine. Magnetic resonance imaging may play a supplementary role, providing information for an even better perinatal care.
Source: Radiologia Brasileira - January 8, 2013 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Reference values and factors related to thoracic mobility in Brazilian children
CONCLUSIONS: Reference values for thoracic cirtometry were provided for children aged between seven and 11 years old. Sex, age, weight, height, and body mass index did not influence xiphoid respiratory coefficient. The axillary respiratory coefficient was different between ages, from eight years onwards, being significantly influenced by height and weight regardless of sex.OBJETIVO: Suministrar valores de referencia y evaluar los factores que influencian la movilidad torácica de niños de 7 a 11 años. MÉTODOS: Se evaluaron 166 niños de escuelas públicas y privadas (90 muchachas y 76 muchachos) de la ciudad de Natal (R...
Source: Revista Paulista de Pediatria - January 8, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Profile of prescribers and prescription of antibiotics in upper respiratory infections in Pediatrics
OBJETIVO: Traçar um perfil dos médicos que atendem crianças nos sistemas público (Sistema Único de Saúde) e privado de saúde e verificar como são prescritos antimicrobianos nas infecções das vias aéreas superiores. MÉTODOS: Médicos de algumas cidades do interior do Estado de São Paulo receberam via correio ou nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde uma carta explicativa sobre a pesquisa e o questionário, com perguntas sobre: tempo de graduação, residência médica, carga horária e local de trabalho, forma de atualização, fatores que consideram ao prescrever antimicrobianos e casos clínicos sobre as infecções...
Source: Revista Paulista de Pediatria - January 8, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Pollen in pregnancy could be linked to infant asthma
Conclusion This large study provides some evidence of an association between exposure to pollen during pregnancy and the risk of a child being admitted to hospital for asthma. Importantly, it does not provide evidence that exposure to pollens during pregnancy leads to childhood asthma. Despite the author's efforts to adjust their results for confounders, it is always possible that other factors, such as a family history of asthma, influenced the results. Additional limitations include: It is likely that a number of the children admitted for "asthma" did not truly have asthma (misclassification) and in fact ha...
Source: NHS News Feed - January 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pregnancy/child Source Type: news

Feds issue warning on Fisher-Price infant sleepers
Consumer Product Safety Commission says infant recliner seats can develop mold if wet, putting children at risk of respiratory illness
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - January 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Spontaneous cries can alter the physiological well-being and cerebral oxygenation of very preterm infants
Conclusion: Spontaneous cries can alter the homeostasis of VPIs. Their possible adverse consequences and high occurrence emphasize the need for better prevention and response to them.
Source: Early Human Development - January 8, 2013 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Claire Zores, André Dufour, Claire Langlet, Benoît Escande, Dominique Astruc, Pierre Kuhn Source Type: research

China to cut prices of more than 400 drugs from February
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China will cut prices of about 400 drugs for respiratory diseases, fever and pain by up to 20 percent from February, in a move to make medicines, including some products from Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis, more affordable.
Source: Reuters: Health - January 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

Health Tip: Don't Neglect Warning Signs of Lung Disease
Title: Health Tip: Don't Neglect Warning Signs of Lung DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/8/2013 8:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/8/2013 12:00:00 AM
Source: MedicineNet Lungs General - January 8, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Infection and acute respiratory distress syndrome during pregnancy: A case series of preventable maternal deaths from southern India
Conclusion: It is necessary to increase the awareness of evidence-based uniform protocols to tackle common medical complaints during pregnancy.
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - January 8, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Akhila Vasudeva, Rajeshwari G. Bhat, Amar Ramachandran, Pratap Kumar Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

50 years of Pediatric Pulmonology, Progress and Future.
Abstract Development of Pediatric Pulmonology as a speciality in India is steadily improving over past few decades. Present profile of Indian pediatric chest services include: asthma, recurrent infections, bronchiectasis, etc. It is expected to change and the emerging pulmonary illnesses include: human immunodeficiency virus (HIV infection) associated pulmonary illnesses, cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, interstitial lung diseases, gastroesophageal reflux diseases, neuromuscular illnesses, sleep disorders, disorders due to malformations and opportunistic pulmonary infections....
Source: Indian Pediatrics - January 8, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kabra SK, Lodha R, Mehta P Tags: Indian Pediatr Source Type: research

Molecular and immunological responses of the giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii, to the organophosphorus insecticide, trichlorfon.
Abstract Trichlorfon is an organophosphorus (OP) insecticide that is used as an agriculture pesticide to destroy insects, a human medicine to combat internal parasites, and an ectoparasiticide in the livestock and aquaculture industries, but which has caused aquatic toxicity in the prawn industry. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of trichlorfon on molecular and enzymatic processes of the immunological response of the giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii, at 0, 0.2, and 0.4mgL(-1) with 0, 3, 6, 12, and 24h of exposure. The total hemocyte count (THC), respiratory bursts (RBs), phenolo...
Source: Aquatic Toxicology - January 8, 2013 Category: Toxicology Authors: Chang CC, Rahmawaty A, Chang ZW Tags: Aquat Toxicol Source Type: research

A Study of Artifacts and Their Removal During Forced Oscillation of the Respiratory System.
We present a novel technique to detect these artifacts using multilevel discrete wavelet transforms. FOT was performed with artifacts introduced during separate 60 s recordings at known times in 10 healthy subjects. Brief glottal closures were generated phonetically and confirmed by nasopharyngoscopic imaging of the glottis. Artifacts were detected using Daubechies wavelets by applying a threshold to squared detail coefficients from the wavelet transforms of both pressure and flow signals. Sensitivity and specificity were compared over a range of thresholds for different level squared detail coefficients. Coughs could be ...
Source: Annals of Biomedical Engineering - January 8, 2013 Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Bhatawadekar SA, Leary D, Chen Y, Ohishi J, Hernandez P, Brown T, McParland C, Maksym GN Tags: Ann Biomed Eng Source Type: research

Development of a multiplex one step RT-PCR that detects eighteen respiratory viruses in clinical specimens and comparison with real time RT-PCR.
In conclusion, mRT-PCR is a rapid, cost effective, specific and highly sensitive method for detection of respiratory viruses. PMID: 23313883 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Virological Methods - January 8, 2013 Category: Virology Authors: Choudhary ML, Anand SP, Heydari M, Rane G, Potdar VA, Chadha MS, Mishra AC Tags: J Virol Methods Source Type: research

Hydrophobic Pulmonary Surfactant Proteins SP-B and SP-C Induce Pore Formation in Planar Lipid Membranes: Evidence for Proteolipid Pores.
In this study, we explore the possibility that proteins SP-B and SP-C induce the permeabilization of phospholipid membranes via pore formation. To this end, electrophysiological measurements have been carried out in planar lipid membranes prepared with different lipid/protein mixtures. Our main result is that channel-like structures are detected in the presence of SP-B, SP-C, or the native mixture of both proteins. Current traces show a high variety of conductance states (from pS to nS) that are dependent both on the lipid composition and the applied potential. We also show that the type of host lipid crucially determines ...
Source: Biophysical Journal - January 8, 2013 Category: Physics Authors: Parra E, Alcaraz A, Cruz A, Aguilella VM, Pérez-Gil J Tags: Biophys J Source Type: research

Lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in rats: Comparative assessment of intratracheal instillation and aerosol inhalation.
This study compares intratracheal bolus instillation (IT) with dose-adjusted aerosol inhalation (IH) of LPS in Wistar rats using both non-invasive and terminal endpoints. The former comprised exhaled nitric oxide (NOE) and 'enhanced pause' (Penh) both measured in spontaneous breathing conscious rats. Terminal endpoints included lung weights, LDH, protein, total cell counts, and cytodifferentiation in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). Measurements were made 1, 3, 7, and 14 days after IT instillation (5mg LPS/kg body weight) or 6-hour directed-flow nose-only inhalation exposure to respirable LPS-aerosol at 100mg/m(3) (thoracic d...
Source: Toxicology - January 8, 2013 Category: Toxicology Authors: Liu F, Li W, Pauluhn J, Trübel H, Wang C Tags: Toxicology Source Type: research

Mythmaking in medical education and medical practice.
CONCLUSIONS: These familiar myths have maintained prominent roles in medical thinking because they represent wisdom passed down from eminent sources, they teach physiology and medical skills, and they offer physicians a sense of control in the face of uncertainty. In addition to providing scientific evidence, changing physicians' practice requires acknowledging that even meticulous care cannot always avert bad outcomes. PMID: 23312964 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - January 8, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Kaufman E, Lagu T, Hannon NS, Sagi J, Rothberg MB Tags: Eur J Intern Med Source Type: research

The Acute Effects of L-arginine on Hormonal and Metabolic Responses During Submaximal Exercise in Trained Cyclists.
In conclusion, the acute ingestion of L-arginine did not alter any hormonal, metabolic, or cardio-respiratory responses during submaximal exercise except for a small but significant increase in glycerol at the 45 min time point and a reduction in fat oxidation at the start of exercise. PMID: 23319437 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism - January 8, 2013 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Forbes SC, Harber V, Bell GJ Tags: Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab Source Type: research

Animal model of Mycoplasma fermentans respiratory infection
Conclusions: Mycoplasma fermentans induced a respiratory tract infection and persisted in different organs for several weeks in hamsters. This finding may help to explain the ability of Mycoplasma fermentans to induce pneumonia and chronic infectious diseases in humans.
Source: BMC Research Notes - January 8, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Antonio YáñezAzucena Martínez-RamosTeresa CalixtoFrancisco González-MatusJosé Rivera-TapiaSilvia GionoConstantino GilLilia Cedillo Source Type: research

Mammal‐derived respiratory lipocalin allergensdo not exhibit dendritic cell‐activating capacity
Abstract Most mammal‐derived respiratory allergens belong to the lipocalin family of proteins. Determinants of their allergenic capacity are still unknown.Innate immune cells, in particular dendritic cells,have been shown to be involved in the allergenicity of some proteins.As recognition by dendritic cells is one of the few plausible mechanisms for the allergenicity of proteins, we wanted to investigate their role in the allergenicity of lipocalin allergens.Therefore, we first incubated human monocyte‐derived dendritic cells with immunologically functional recombinant allergens mouse Mus m 1, dog Can f 1 and 2, cow Bo...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Immunology - January 8, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Suvi Parviainen, Tuure Kinnunen, Marja Rytkönen‐Nissinen, Anssi Nieminen, Aino Liukko, Tuomas Virtanen Tags: Experimental Immunology Source Type: research

[Polysomnography (PSG) for studying sleep disorders].
Abstract BACKGROUND. Sleeping problems are very common, and many patients need a comprehensive assessment with polysomnography, possibly followed by a sleep latency test. These methods and indications for the tests are described below.METHOD. The article is based on the authors' own literature archives, clinical experience and Retningslinjer for metoder i klinisk neurofysiologi [Guidelines for methodology in clinical neurophysiology]RESULTS. Polysomnography involves monitoring sleep through the course of one night and scoring the stages of sleep on the basis of EEG activity, eye movements and muscular tension. Also...
Source: Tidsskrift for den Norske Laegeforening - January 8, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Engstrøm M, Rugland E, Skard Heier M Tags: Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen Source Type: research