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Allergy & Immunology
8 Mins
17 Jul 2018

Editor’s Pick: Asthma and Food Allergies

There is a long-established link between allergic diseases in atopic individuals, whereby having one atopic condition can predispose that individual to…
Allergy & Immunology
9 Mins
17 Jul 2018

The Oligosaccharide Galactose-α-1,3-Galactose and the α-Gal Syndrome: Insights from an Epitope that is Causal in Immunoglobulin E-Mediated Immediate and Delayed Anaphylaxis

Galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-Gal) is an oligosaccharide that was first described as a cause of immunoglobulin E-mediated anaphylaxis in cases of…
Allergy & Immunology
9 Mins
17 Jul 2018

Allergy to Stinging Insects: Diagnosis and Management

Stinging insects that cause allergic reactions belong to the order Hymenoptera, which includes wasps, hornets, bees, yellow jackets, true hornets, and…
Allergy & Immunology
9 Mins
17 Jul 2018

Autoinflammatory Diseases: Consequences of Uncontrolled Inflammasome Activation

Inflammasomes are sensors within the innate immune system that are responsible for the regulation of caspase-1 activation and the initiation of…
Allergy & Immunology
9 Mins
17 Jul 2018

Genetically Modified Wheat, Wheat Intolerance, and Food Safety Concerns

Wheat intolerance is a common problem for certain individuals. A gluten-free diet is the only option for people with wheat-associated disorders (WAD) to…
Allergy & Immunology
6 Mins
17 Jul 2018

Challenges in Allergy Diagnostics and Solutions Worth Considering

The introduction of molecular components has led to exponential growth in the field of allergy diagnosis over the last two decades and allergy testing is…
Allergy & Immunology
10 Mins
17 Jul 2018

Revising the Criteria for Occupational Mould-Related Disease: Arguments, Misconceptions, and Facts

Occupational exposure to indoor air moulds and the consequent development of dampness and mould hypersensitivity syndrome (DMHS) may cause lung damage…
Nephrology
8 Mins
12 Jul 2018

Editor’s Pick: Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: The Case for Rapid Diagnosis, Targeted Treatment, and Monitoring to Improve Outcomes

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a cost-effective, home-based treatment option for patients with end-stage renal disease; however, PD is declining in many…
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