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Knowledge and attitude of general population toward effects of sun exposure and use of sunscreens
Conclusion: Awareness about protective spectrum of sunscreens, their correct method of application, and misconceptions need to be focused on. Better product development keeping in mind the Indian conditions would help in increasing the usage of sunscreens.
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - July 9, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Shweta Bharat Agarwal Kiran Godse Sharmila Patil Nitin Nadkarni Source Type: research

The molecular allergology of subtropical grass pollen
Publication date: August 2018Source: Molecular Immunology, Volume 100Author(s): Thina Kailaivasan, Janet M. DaviesAbstractGrass pollens are amongst the most important aeroallergen sources world-wide triggering allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma in sensitised patients. Much of what we know about the allergen components of grasses is informed by research on pollen of temperate (Pooideae) species that are abundant in the temperate climate zones. However, climate changes are altering the biogeographical distribution as well as timing and allergenicity of grass pollens. This provides an impetus for better understanding of ...
Source: Molecular Immunology - July 10, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

Successful surgical management of combined presence of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, ventricular septal defect, and patent ductus arteriosus in a child with allergy to frusemide —a case report
We present this rare combination of diseases in view of a successful simultaneous surgical repair.
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - August 28, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research

Physicians ’ Perception on Allergic Rhinitis and Its Management: A Questionnaire Based Survey
AbstractDespite high prevalence and impact on quality of life, Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is undertreated. Furthermore, existence of a relationship between AR and upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is less explored. This Pan-India survey intended to assess physicians ’ perception about AR and URTI, and management practices in Indian setting. This questionnaire-based survey was conducted by telephonically interviewing 300 physicians [Consultant Physicians (CP): 33%; General Physicians (GP): 32%; ENT surgeons: 16%; pediatricians: 11%; allergy specialists: 8%] ac ross India. CPs (33%) and GPs (32%) treated more AR patient...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - September 27, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Association of increased risk of asthma with elevated arginase & interleukin-13 levels in serum & rs2781666 G/T genotype of arginase I.
This study was undertaken to assess the serum arginase activity in symptomatic asthma patients and healthy controls and to correlate it with cytokine levels [interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13] and arginase I (ARG1) gene polymorphism. Methods: Asthma was confirmed by lung function test according to the GINA guidelines in patients attending Allergy and Pulmonology Clinic, Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital and Research Centre, Hyderabad, India, a tertiary care centre, during 2013-2015. Serum arginase was analyzed using a biochemical assay, total IgE and cytokine levels by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and genotyping of ARG1 for si...
Source: Indian J Med Res - August 1, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Donthi S, Neela VSK, Gaddam S, Mohammed HH, Ansari SS, Valluri VL, Sivasai KSR Tags: Indian J Med Res Source Type: research

Mother's level of education and knowledge about asthma is a major determinant of asthma control in children: A multicenter study by Respiratory Research Network of India.
Conclusion: Mother's knowledge about asthma has a major impact on their child’s asthma control and asthma management practices.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Limaye, S., Bindusha, S., Haseeb, M., Muley, P., Mujawar, N., Ramaswamy, P., Kumar, R., Bafna, S., Dhekne, J., Malik, R., Bhattacharya, B., Kulkarni, S., Madas, S., Sahasrabudhe, S., Salvi, S. Tags: Paediatric asthma and allergy Source Type: research

What is the commonest symptom of asthma in Indian children?
Conclusion: Cough is the major presenting symptom of Asthma amongst Indian children. Our concern is that if we use breathlessness and wheeze as diagnostic criteria for asthma, as is advised by most guidelines, then in India a significant proportion of cases will not be labelled as Asthma.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Barne, M., Hedawoo, N., Kale, N., Madas, S., Salvi, S., Ghorpade, D. Tags: Paediatric asthma and allergy Source Type: research

Penicillium oxalicum, a dominant airborne fungal spore allergen from West Bengal, India
Conclusions: Immuno-proteomic identification of major IgE-reactive protein (22kDa) may be used for proper diagnosis and immunotherapy of atopic diseases and vaccine designing.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Karak, P., Das, S., Bhattacharya, K. Tags: Allergy and immunology Source Type: research

Autism and Allergy – Are They Linked?
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - November 26, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Serum IgE Level among Coir Workers with Asthma: A Hospital Based Descriptive Study from Alappuzha, Kerala.
Conclusion: The serum IgE levels were found to be higher in coir workers with asthmatic symptoms and hence it is reasonable to believe that coir workers asthma is of largely immunological in origin. PMID: 30477054 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the Association of Physicians of India - November 28, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: J Assoc Physicians India Source Type: research

Bilateral suprazygomatic maxillary nerve blocks vs. infraorbital and palatine nerve blocks in cleft lip and palate repair: A double-blind, randomised study
CONCLUSION Bilateral suprazygomatic maxillary nerve block is an effective and safe alternative to the traditional peripheral nerve blocks for cleft lip and cleft palate surgery, in a mixed paediatric and adult population.
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - December 7, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Loco-regional anaesthesia Source Type: research

Efficacy and Feasibility of Chhattisgarh Balloon and Conventional Condom Balloon Tamponade: A 2-Year Prospective Study
ConclusionCGB and conventional condom balloon tamponade both are easy to use, feasible and efficacious for control of PPH, but CGB condom balloon device has the advantage of a central drainage lumen for real-time assessment of blood loss and therefore early corrective action.
Source: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India - January 5, 2019 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Evaluation of peripheral blood eosinophilia in adolescent and adult patients suffering from atopic dermatitis and the relation to the occurrence of allergy to aeroallergens
Conclusion: Our results demonstrated the difference in the count of eosinophils in peripheral blood according to different manifestations in patients suffering from AD.
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology - January 7, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Jarmila Celakovska Josef Bukac Karel Ettler Jaroslava Vaneckova Irena Krcmova Kvetuse Ettlerova Jan Krejsek Source Type: research