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The motivations that define eating patterns in some Mediterranean countries
This study to investigate several issues related to food choice and consumption patterns in different countries, including health-related factors; economic and availability aspects; emotional determinants; social, cultural and religious influences; marketing and advertising campaigns; and finally environmental concerns. Design/methodology/approach The present study was based on a questionnaire that was exclusively prepared for the project, and which was applied to collect data in different countries, in particular Croatia, Egypt, Italy, Greece and Portugal, which are typically associated with the Mediterranean diet (MD). F...
Source: Nutrition and Food Science - April 8, 2019 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research

Allergic Diseases and Atopy Among Schoolchildren in Eastern Croatia.
Authors: Aberle N, Kljaić Bukvić B, Blekić M, Vučković M, Bardak D, Gudelj A, Čančarević G, Franić M Abstract A cross-sectional study was carried out in Brod-Posavina County, Croatia, to assess the prevalence of allergic diseases and atopy, as well as to investigate the possible etiologic factors for asthma, allergic rhinitis and eczema in childhood. The study included 1687 schoolchildren aged 10-11 years. Data were collected using standardized International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) Phase II written questionnaire. Skin prick tests were performed to provide an objective measure of ...
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - September 27, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: Acta Clin Croat Source Type: research

Development of Respiratory Allergies, Asthma and Allergic Rhinits in Children with Atopic Dermatitis.
In conclusion, children with AD are at a significant risk of developing respiratory allergies, and those with the increased absolute eosinophil count, positive specific IgE to aeroallergens and food allergens, heredity of AD, and early onset of AD are at the highest risk. Identification of risk factors will enable us to improve the treatments of AD in order to reduce the severity of disease and prevent manifestation of respiratory allergy. PMID: 29485799 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - March 1, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: Acta Clin Croat Source Type: research

Self-reported drug allergies in surgical population in serbia.
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of self-reported drug allergies and their characteristics in adult Serbian surgical population, and to analyze their influence on drug prescription during perioperative period. The study enrolled patients scheduled for general surgery during a one-year period at a tertiary care hospital. They were questioned using a structured questionnaire about the existence of drug allergy and its nature. Medical records were examined after discharge to assess medical prescription during hospitalization. Of 1126 patients evaluated during the study period, 434 (38.5%) reported a total of 635...
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - March 29, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Acta Clin Croat Source Type: research

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