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The TreEat Study- Can Early Introduction of Tree Nuts Prevent Tree Nut Allergy in Infants With Peanut Allergy
Early and regular ingestion of the common allergens, peanut and egg has been shown to be an effective allergy prevention strategy. It is not clear whether this is also true of tree nut allergy. Current practice in many Australian allergy clinics for children with peanut allergy (high risk of tree nut allergy), is to advise families to introduce each individual tree nut into their child's diet via a cautious home introduction protocol without prior allergy testing (screening). The safety and effectiveness of an early and regular ingestion strategy for the prevention of tree nut allergy has not been formally evaluated and it is known that ...
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The UFIM (Ultraprocessed Foods In Breast Milk) Project
In last decades, a change in dietary habits has been observed in industrialized countries characterized by a drastic increase in the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF, Ultra-Processed Foods). As defined by the NOVA classification, UPFs are industrial formulations of food substances added with colourings, flavourings, emulsifiers, thickeners and other additives. Among the main compounds of UPFs are the advanced glycation end-products (AGEs). Increasing evidence suggests an association between dietary exposure to AGEs and the development of chronic non-communicable diseases, such as obesity and allergies, in the general...
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The Use of Fractionated Exhaled Nitric Oxide in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Disease Activity of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (Validation Phase)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between fractionated exhaled nitric oxide, peripheral eosinophils, and plasma citrulline and ß-alanine in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) compared to those without EoE. The hypothesis is that a combination of elevated fractional exhaled nitric oxide, increased peripheral eosinophils, and elevated plasma citrulline and ß-alanine is associated with active EoE.
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Thresholds In Food Allergy evaluaTion And predictioN
Thresholds In food allergy evaluaTion And predictioN, a prospective, observational registry. The aim is to quantify food allergy thresholds in Canada and their clinical predictors.
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Tolerability of Goat Milk Protein in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Patients With Cow Milk Protein Trigger
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune mediated disease characterized by eosinophilic infiltration in esophageal epithelium and resulting in esophageal dysfunction. While the exact pathogenesis is yet to be elucidated, EoE is considered an atopic disease. This classification is in part due to the inflammatory infiltrate of eosinophils, basophils and T-cells producing Th2 cytokines, yet it may also be triggered by environmental allergens. In addition, the rates of atopy are approximately 3 times higher in patients with EoE than in the general population. Furthermore, and most convincing, EoE is successfully managed with ...
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Toxicity of Micro and Nano Plastics Combined With Environmental Contaminants on the Risk of Allergic Disease
Single-center, case-control, longitudinal, observational, population based cohort study with stratified sample (by age group, gender, and residential area).
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Ultra-processed Food Consumption, Gut Microbiota, and Glucose Homeostasis
Advancing age is associated with gut dysbiosis, low-grade chronic inflammation, progressive insulin resistance, and increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Prediabetes is present in 45-50% of middle-aged/older adults, and declines in glucose tolerance are evident in the third or fourth decade of life. Thus, there is an urgent need to identify new approaches for the prevention of type 2 diabetes among middle-aged adults. Observational research has linked intake of ultra-processed foods (UPF), which comprise ~60% of total energy intake in US adults, with increased risk of T2D. Ex vivo and animal research suggests that components of ...
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Use of Dexamethasone in Prevention of the Second Phase or a Biphasic Reaction of Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is an acute serious allergic reaction, with multi-organ system manifestations caused by the release of chemical mediators and it is potentially fatal . Between 5% and 14% of patients may experience a recurrence of anaphylaxis 8-12 hours after the initial presentation, called biphasic (late-phase) . The mainstay of treatment for children experiencing anaphylaxis remains adrenaline and H1-antihistamines. Corticosteroids are not life-saving and do not have an immediate effect on the symptoms of anaphylaxis but may help reduce or prevent a biphasic "late phase" reaction . The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy...
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Using Commonly Available Food Products To Treat Food Allergy
Food allergy affects 1 in 30 children, and is the commonest trigger for life-threatening reactions (anaphylaxis) in this age group. It is a major public health issue, with practical implications for industry, education and healthcare systems. Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is an emerging treatment option, where small, increasing doses of a food allergen are used to cause "desensitisation", so food-allergic individuals no longer have symptoms when exposed to the trigger food. However, frequent allergic reactions during OIT (including anaphylaxis) are common, and can lead to patients having to stop treatment. In addition, food-allergic ...
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Validation in French of a Quality of Life Questionnaire for Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Pediatrics
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic condition of the esophagus. The symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis can affect the quality of life of affected children. There is no French scale to specifically evaluate the quality of life of these patients. It will be a monocentric, prospective, descriptive study carried out at the Nice University Pédiatric Hospital. The main objective of this study will be the validation of a French version of the quality of life pediatric scale (PedsQL) module for eosinophilic esophagitis. It will take place in 2 distinct parts: - The translation of the questionnaire in French. - ...