Superantigens constitute a growing family of bacterial and viral proteins that share the capacity of inducing massive activation of the immune system. This volume contains contributions from leaders in the field of classical T cell superantigens and sheds light on relevant B cel…
by Weisman, Idelle M., Zeballos, R. Jorge
fromProgress in respiratory research
A self-education manual for those who prefer to adhere to the logic of the natural and the simple in preventive medicine.
A self-education manual for those who prefer to adhere to the logic of the natural and the simple in preventive medicine.
Introduction and Objective: Asthma and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are two of the most burdensome chronic diseases worldwide, yet rapidly-growing Asian and Pacific Islander (API) populations are underrepresented in current literature, including in Hawai‘i. Prior research sugges…
Youth with asthma are at an increased risk for depressive symptoms. Religious coping has been linked to decreased psychological difficulties among several pediatric populations. There is limited data on the stability of depression and religious coping among youth with asthma; fu…
Many pediatric patients requiring admission are otherwise healthy children with self-limited illnesses, making them ideal candidates for care in a pediatric observation unit. Differences in outcomes of admission to a pediatric observation versus a pediatric inpatient unit have n…
Expertise is undoubtedly a feature of policy areas in contemporary societies; inputs of formal knowledge are important components of the policy process. The post- 1945 period, in Britain, has witnessed a proliferation and diversification in both the number and type of expert, an…
Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is the most common chronic medical condition affecting elite athletes; our understanding of the condition remains however incomplete. The over-arching aim of this thesis was therefore to investigate the underlying mechanisms of EIB in a…
"What do cats, dogs, peanuts, latex, mold, bee venom, pollen, and shellfish all have in common? They're all common allergens; they cause allergic reactions in many people. With so many potential triggers, it's no wonder allergies are a major cause of illness in North America. In…
"What do cats, dogs, peanuts, latex, mold, bee venom, pollen, and shellfish all have in common? They're all common allergens; they cause allergic reactions in many people. With so many potential triggers, it's no wonder allergies are a major cause of illness in North America. In…
This thesis follows the paper based format in that Papers One and Two are stand-alone papers prepared for submission for Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review and the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology respectively. The relevant submission guidelines are i…
Background: Asthma morbidity in women is increasing. Women report greater severity of asthma symptoms and their utilisation of acute health services is high. Asthma prevalence is high in the Middle East region. In Gulf countries, and Oman in particular, there is a dearth of data…
Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children and the effects of air pollution exposure on asthma and respiratory health in children have been a growing concern over recent decades. Although a number of epidemiological studies have been carried out in this field, these h…
Asthma is a heterogeneous condition characterised by variable airflow obstruction, airway inflammation and hyper-responsiveness. Fungal sensitisation has been associated with asthma severity; and airways colonisation by the pathogenic fungus Aspergillus fumigatus has been associ…
Recent changes in legislation and access to information, through sources such as themedia, may have influenced peoples' expectations for information about their prescribedmedication. As a result, health care professionals may perceive an increased pressure toprovide information.…