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Peralta-Amaro AL, Quintal-Ramírez MDJ, Esteban-Prado A, Chávez-Sánchez IN, Vera-Lastra OL, López-Velasco A, Acosta-Jiménez E, Cano-Viveros MI. Type I acquired cutis laxa: Report of a unique progressive case and short review. Am J Med Sci 2024; 367:268-273. [PMID: 38278360 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2024.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Cutis laxa is a rare connective tissue disorder, characterized by a reduced number and abnormal properties of elastic fibers throughout the dermis, creating a clinical appearance of premature aging. It can be subdivided into inherited and acquired, the latter rarer than the former, and skin involvement may be localized or generalized. The etiology of acquired cutis laxa (ACL) remains unknown and there is no definitive treatment. We present the case of a 30-year-old man diagnosed with type I ACL with progressive systemic involvement at the renal, pulmonary, and digestive levels. Histological analysis of the skin revealed reduction and fragmentation of elastic fibers. Immunosuppressive treatment was started with prednisone, cyclophosphamide, and rituximab, with which a complete response to proteinuria was achieved and the progression of lung damage was limited. Autoimmune, infectious, and neoplastic diseases were ruled out.
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- Ana Lilia Peralta-Amaro
- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital de Especialidades Centro Médico Nacional "La Raza", Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico; Division of Postgraduate Studies, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Pathology Department, Hospital de Especialidades Centro Médico Nacional "La Raza", Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital de Especialidades Centro Médico Nacional "La Raza", Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico; Division of Postgraduate Studies, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital de Especialidades Centro Médico Nacional "La Raza", Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico; Division of Postgraduate Studies, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital de Especialidades Centro Médico Nacional "La Raza", Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico; Division of Postgraduate Studies, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Division of Postgraduate Studies, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; Plastic Surgery Department, Hospital de Especialidades Centro Médico Nacional "La Raza", Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Division of Postgraduate Studies, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; Pathology Department, Hospital de Especialidades Centro Médico Nacional "La Raza", Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Division of Postgraduate Studies, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico; Dermatology Department, Hospital de Especialidades Centro Médico Nacional "La Raza", Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico
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Yamashita A, Fukui T, Akasaka E, Nakajima K, Nakano H, Sawamura D, Hamaya T. Acquired cutis laxa secondary to acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis: A case report and mini-review of literature. J Dermatol 2024; 51:287-293. [PMID: 37334758 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Cutis laxa presents as loose redundant skin folds and loss of dermal elastic tissue. Acquired cutis laxa (ACL) is characterized by later onset. It has been reported in association with various kinds of neutrophilic dermatoses, drugs, metabolic disorders, and autoimmune disorders. Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is usually classified as a severe cutaneous adverse reaction characterized by T cell-mediated neutrophilic inflammation. We previously reported a mild case of AGEP caused by gemcitabine in a 76-year-old man. Here, we report a case of ACL secondary to AGEP in this patient. He developed AGEP 8 days after gemcitabine administration. Four weeks after beginning chemotherapy, his skin had become atrophic, loose, and darkly pigmented in areas previously affected by AGEP. Histopathological examination revealed edema and perivascular lymphocytic infiltration but no neutrophilic infiltration in the upper dermis. Elastica van Gieson staining showed that the elastic fibers in all layers of the dermis were sparse and shortened. Electron microscopy showed elevated numbers of fibroblasts and altered elastic fibers with irregular surfaces. Finally, he was diagnosed with ACL secondary to AGEP. He was treated with topical corticosteroids and oral antihistamines. Skin atrophy decreased over 3 months. We summarize 36 cases (including our case) with ACL secondary to neutrophilic dermatosis. We discuss these clinical manifestations, causative neutrophilic disorders, treatments, and outcomes. The mean age of patients was 3.5 years. Five patients had an aortic lesion as systemic involvement. The most common causative neutrophilic disorders were Sweet syndrome (24 cases), followed by urticaria-like neutrophilic dermatosis (11 cases). There were no cases of AGEP except for our case. Although treatment for ACL secondary to neutrophilic dermatosis, such as dapsone, oral prednisolone, adalimumab, and plastic surgery were reported, ACL is generally refractory and irreversible. Our patient was considered reversibly cured due to the absence of continuous neutrophil-mediated elastolysis.
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- Aya Yamashita
- Department of Dermatology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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Lan X, Yang X, Jiang Y. Concurrent acquired cutis laxa and necrobiotic xanthogranuloma without paraproteinemia. J Dermatol 2023; 50:e299-e300. [PMID: 37082805 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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- Xuemei Lan
- Department of Dermatopathology, Hospital for Skin Diseases and Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Dermatopathology, Hospital for Skin Diseases and Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatopathology, Hospital for Skin Diseases and Institute of Dermatology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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The use of herbal and dietary supplements for COVID-19 prevention: a survey among the public in a Malaysian suburban town. J Herb Med 2023; 39:100650. [PMID: 36998482 PMCID: PMC10032060 DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2023.100650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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Introduction The spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may lead people to seek preventative measures. The use of herbal and dietary supplements (HDS) may have become prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to identify the prevalence, predictors, and patterns of HDS use for COVID-19 prevention in a sample of the general public in a suburban town in Malaysia. Methods An online cross-sectional survey was conducted between May and June 2021 involving adults ≥ 18 years old. Data on the self-reported use of HDS for COVID-19 prevention were collected. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the predictors of HDS use. Results Overall, 41.9% (168/401) reported using HDS to prevent COVID-19. Multivariate analysis showed that HDS users were more likely to be individuals ≥ 40 years old (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.774, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.016 – 3.098), and to have had a history of HDS use prior to the pandemic (aOR = 19.378, 95% CI = 5.901 – 63.639). Most HDS users referred to social media or websites (66.7%, 112/168) for HDS information. Approximately half of them had consulted either pharmacists or doctors about their HDS use. Conclusion HDS use to prevent COVID-19 was common among the respondents. Several issues - such as the concurrent use of HDS with conventional medications, the use of unreliable sources of information, and the lack of consultation with healthcare providers (HCPs) - indicate that HCPs should be more proactive in their consultative and information-providing roles regarding HDS use.
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Kawchuk GN, Harsted S, Hartvigsen J, Nyirö L, Nim CG. A two-year follow-up: Twitter activity regarding misinformation about spinal manipulation, chiropractic care and boosting immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chiropr Man Therap 2023; 31:4. [PMID: 36691097 PMCID: PMC9870654 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-022-00469-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is offered by many health professions, most often by chiropractors. While SMT can be effective for some musculoskeletal disorders, there is no evidence that SMT improves human immunity in a clinically meaningful way. Despite this, we showed previously that Twitter misinformation about chiropractic/SMT improving immunity increased sharply at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we perform a two-year follow-up. METHODS We previously employed specialized software (i.e. Talkwalker) to search the entirety of Twitter activity in the months before and after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared (March 11, 2020). In this paper, we conducted follow-up searches over two successive 12 month periods using terms related to SMT, immunity and chiropractic. The resulting tweets were then coded into those promoting/refuting a relation between SMT and immunity (tone) and messaging about chiropractic/interventions (content). Further analyses were performed to subcategorize tweet content, tally likes, retweets and followers, and evaluate refuting tweets and the country of origin. Finally, we created a chronology of Twitter activity superimposed with dates of promoting or refuting activities undertaken by chiropractic organizations. RESULTS Over the 27 month study period, Twitter activity peaked on March 31, 2020 then declined continuously. As in our first paper, our follow-up data showed that (1) the ratio of refuting/promoting tweets remained constant and (2) tweets that refuted a relationship between SMT and immunity were substantially more liked, retweeted and followed than those promoting. We also observed that promoting tweets suggesting that SMT improves immunity decreased more rapidly. Overwhelmingly, promoting tweets originated in the USA while refuting tweets originated in Canada, Europe and Australia. The timing of the decline in peak Twitter activity, together with a parallel decline in tweets claiming that SMT improves immunity, was coincident with initiatives by chiropractic organizations and regulators targeting misinformation. CONCLUSION Overwhelmingly, Twitter activity during the COVID-19 pandemic focussed on refuting a relation between chiropractic/SMT and immunity. A decline in Twitter activity promoting a relation between SMT and immunity was observed to coincide with initiatives from chiropractic organizations and regulators to refute these claims. The majority of misinformation about this topic is generated in the United States.
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- Gregory Neil Kawchuk
- grid.17089.370000 0001 2190 316XDepartment of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada ,grid.10825.3e0000 0001 0728 0170Chiropractic Knowledge Hub, Odense, Denmark
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- grid.10825.3e0000 0001 0728 0170Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- grid.10825.3e0000 0001 0728 0170Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark ,grid.10825.3e0000 0001 0728 0170Chiropractic Knowledge Hub, Odense, Denmark
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- grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650Department of Chiropractic Medicine, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.10825.3e0000 0001 0728 0170Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark ,grid.7143.10000 0004 0512 5013Medical Research Unit, Spine Centre of Southern Denmark, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Middelfart, Denmark ,grid.10825.3e0000 0001 0728 0170Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Barne M, Singh S, Mangal DK, Singh M, Awasthi S, Mahesh PA, Kabra SK, Mohammed S, Sukumaran TU, Ghoshal AG, Sinha S, Kochar SK, Singh N, Singh U, Patel KK, Sharma AK, Girase B, Madas S, Chauhan A, Sit N, Siddaiah JB, Singh V, Salvi S. Global Asthma Network Phase I, India: Results for allergic rhinitis and eczema in 127,309 children and adults. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. GLOBAL 2022; 1:51-60. [PMID: 37780584 PMCID: PMC10509898 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacig.2022.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Background The Global Asthma Network phase I study in India aimed to study the prevalence, time trends, and associated risk factors of allergic rhinitis and eczema among 6-7-year-old, and 13-14-year-old school children and their parents. Objectives: The objective of the study was to understand the current prevalence and associated risk factors of Allergic Rhinitis and Eczema in India among 6-7-year-olds, 13-14-year-olds and in their parents/guardians for newer directions to health care providers, policy makers and academicians. Methods Cross-sectional, multicenter study using self- and parent-administered questionnaire among randomly selected school children aged 6 to 7 years from 8 centers and 13 to 14 years from 9 centers and their respective parents/guardians across India. Results Prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) (%, 95% CI) among 20,084 6-7-year-olds (children), 25,887 13-14-year-olds (adolescents), and 81,296 adults/parents was 7.7% (7.4%-8.1%), 23.5% (23.0%-24.1%), and 9.8% (9.55%-9.96%) and that of eczema was 2.5% (2.3%-2.7%), 3.5% (3.27%-3.71%), and 9.9% (9.7%-10.1%), respectively. Among 6-7-year-olds, AR and eczema showed a significantly (P < .001) declining time trend since the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in school children phase III in 2002-2003. Among 13-14-year-olds, AR (P < .01) but not eczema showed a significant temporal decline. Coexisting atopic condition, parental history of atopy, and some environmental factors consistent with previous studies were significant risk factors among children and adolescents. AR or eczema in either parent strongly predicted the same atopic condition among their adolescent offspring. Among adults, coexisting atopic condition was the strongest predictor of either AR or eczema. Conclusions There is a slight declining time trend of AR and eczema in India over 2 decades among children and adolescents. Nearly 10% of Indian adults suffer from AR and eczema. Although genetic factors had the strongest association for AR and eczema among all age groups, certain early-life and environmental exposures need consideration to devise preventative strategies.
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- Monica Barne
- Chest Research Foundation, Pune, India
- Pulmocare Research and Education Foundation, Pune, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Rajasthan Hospital, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, IIHMR University, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Advanced Pediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Medical College, JSSAHER, Mysuru, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medicine, Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner, India
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, National Allergy Asthma Bronchitis Institute, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Medicine, Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner, India
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Asthma Bhawan, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, India
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- Chest Research Foundation, Pune, India
- PATH India, New Delhi, India
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- Chest Research Foundation, Pune, India
- Pulmocare Research and Education Foundation, Pune, India
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- Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, IIHMR University, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, National Allergy Asthma Bronchitis Institute, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Asthma Bhawan, Jaipur, India
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- Chest Research Foundation, Pune, India
- Pulmocare Research and Education Foundation, Pune, India
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Nur Husna SM, Tan HTT, Md Shukri N, Mohd Ashari NS, Wong KK. Allergic Rhinitis: A Clinical and Pathophysiological Overview. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:874114. [PMID: 35463011 PMCID: PMC9021509 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.874114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Allergic rhinitis (AR) represents a global health concern where it affects approximately 400 million people worldwide. The prevalence of AR has increased over the years along with increased urbanization and environmental pollutants thought to be some of the leading causes of the disease. Understanding the pathophysiology of AR is crucial in the development of novel therapies to treat this incurable disease that often comorbids with other airway diseases. Hence in this mini review, we summarize the well-established yet vital aspects of AR. These include the epidemiology, clinical and laboratory diagnostic criteria, AR in pediatrics, pathophysiology of AR, Th2 responses in the disease, as well as pharmacological and immunomodulating therapies for AR patients.
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- Siti Muhamad Nur Husna
- Department of Immunology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia.,Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
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Gallop K, Acaster S, de Vries J, Browne R, Ryan R, Baker S, Du Toit G. Exploring Health-Related Quality of Life Burden in Peanut Allergy and the Potential Benefit of Oral Immunotherapy: Estimation of Health State Utility Values for Children and Adolescents and Their Caregivers. Patient Prefer Adherence 2022; 16:1269-1278. [PMID: 35619589 PMCID: PMC9129262 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s357864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to estimate utility values for health states relating to oral immunotherapy (OIT) for peanut allergy (PA), for children with PA and their caregivers. PATIENTS AND METHODS Two methods were used: an online survey and structured interviews. Both methods assessed current utility/untreated PA (health-related quality of life, HRQoL) and HRQoL in different health states: "up-dosing phase of treatment", "maintenance phase" and "able to tolerate 6-8 peanuts if accidentally ingested". The survey was conducted in individuals with and without experience of OIT; data collected included the EQ-5D-Y (child states) and EQ-5D-5L (caregiver states). RESULTS In total, 100 caregivers and 38 adolescents completed the treatment-naïve survey, a separate sample of 50 caregivers participated in structured interviews. Seven caregivers and two adolescents with experience of OIT for PA completed the survey. Data from the three samples were pooled, the mean utility values were untreated PA: 0.796 (child), 0.855 (caregiver); up-dosing: 0.711 (child), 0.806 (caregiver); maintenance: 0.821 (child), 0.849 (caregiver), tolerate 6-8 peanuts: 0.859 (child), 0.884 (caregiver). The results show a gain in utility of 0.063 for children and 0.029 for caregivers between the untreated and tolerate 6-8 peanuts health states. CONCLUSION This study is the first to assess utilities relating to OIT for PA. The results show the potential benefit of OIT for individuals with PA and their caregivers and provide values for use in cost-effectiveness evaluation.
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- Katy Gallop
- Acaster Lloyd Consulting Ltd, London, UK
- Correspondence: Katy Gallop, Acaster Lloyd Consulting, 84 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8NL, UK, Tel +44 203 9781686, Email
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- Aimmune Therapeutics, London, UK
- Robert Ryan, Aimmune Therapeutics, 10 Eastbourne Terrace, London, W2 6LG, UK, Email
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- Department of Paediatric Allergy, Division of Asthma, Allergy and Lung Biology, MRC & Asthma UK Centre in Allergic Mechanisms of Asthma, King’s College London, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Beyens A, Pottie L, Sips P, Callewaert B. Clinical and Molecular Delineation of Cutis Laxa Syndromes: Paradigms for Homeostasis. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021; 1348:273-309. [PMID: 34807425 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-80614-9_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Cutis laxa (CL) syndromes are a large and heterogeneous group of rare connective tissue disorders that share loose redundant skin as a hallmark clinical feature, which reflects dermal elastic fiber fragmentation. Both acquired and congenital-Mendelian- forms exist. Acquired forms are progressive and often preceded by inflammatory triggers in the skin, but may show systemic elastolysis. Mendelian forms are often pleiotropic in nature and classified upon systemic manifestations and mode of inheritance. Though impaired elastogenesis is a common denominator in all Mendelian forms of CL, the underlying gene defects are diverse and affect structural components of the elastic fiber or impair metabolic pathways interfering with cellular trafficking, proline synthesis, or mitochondrial functioning. In this chapter we provide a detailed overview of the clinical and molecular characteristics of the different cutis laxa types and review the latest insights on elastic fiber assembly and homeostasis from both human and animal studies.
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- Aude Beyens
- Center for Medical Genetics Ghent, Department of Dermatology, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Center for Medical Genetics Ghent, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Center for Medical Genetics Ghent, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Center for Medical Genetics Ghent, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
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Bostan E, Yalici-Armagan B, Gokoz O. Chronic urticaria may not be as innocent as we think: A rare case of acquired cutis laxa following chronic urticaria. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 21:3154-3156. [PMID: 34622538 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Ecem Bostan
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Treudler R, Simon JC. [What is the role of allergen immunotherapy in IgE-mediated food allergy?]. Hautarzt 2021; 72:770-775. [PMID: 34402920 DOI: 10.1007/s00105-021-04882-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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In food allergy, allergen avoidance and emergency treatment are still therapeutic hallmarks but, recently, allergen immunotherapy (AIT), with different application routes, has gained more attention. In primary food allergy, oral immunotherapy has been frequently used in clinical trials. This year, an oral immunotherapy preparation for treatment of peanut allergy was licensed in Europe. In secondary food allergy, sublingual and subcutaneous extracts have been used in clinical trials, mostly with cross-reactive pollen allergens. As there is no AIT preparation licensed for this indication, therapy should only be started when there also is a need for treating associated respiratory symptoms.
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- Regina Treudler
- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Leipziger Interdisziplinäres Centrum für Allergologie - LICA-CAC, Universität Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 23, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Leipziger Interdisziplinäres Centrum für Allergologie - LICA-CAC, Universität Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 23, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland
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Moretta G, Moro F, Fania L, Didona B. Generalized acquired cutis laxa and urticarial dermatosis associated with k-chain IgA micromolecular myeloma. Dermatol Reports 2021; 13:9146. [PMID: 34497701 PMCID: PMC8404424 DOI: 10.4081/dr.2021.9146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Gaia Moretta
- IDI-IRCCS, Dermatological Research Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- IDI-IRCCS, Dermatological Research Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- IDI-IRCCS, Dermatological Research Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- IDI-IRCCS, Dermatological Research Hospital, Rome, Italy
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