Effect of gene polymorphisms in ADAM33, TGFβ1, VEGFA, and PLAUR on asthma in Thai population
Most of the asthma susceptibility genes have demonstrated moderate effect. Gene-gene interaction may play a role in asthma.
The association of plasma cytokines including VEGF with recurrent wheezing in allergic patients
Various cytokines have been studied to determine their functions in the pathogenesis of allergic diseases and their potential as therapeutic targets, but the roles and clinical applicability of many of these cytokines still remain unclear.
Food sensitization and food allergy in allergic Thai patients from a tertiary care center in Thailand
A skin prick test (SPT) and food challenge test (OFC) are useful in identification of food sensitization and food allergy.
Effect of Hatha yoga training on rhinitis symptoms and cytokines in allergic rhinitis patients
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa in response to allergens. There is evidence that yoga can improve personal health and has positive effects on immune function. However, the effects of Hatha yoga training on rhinitis symptoms and cytokines in patients with allergic rhinitis are still unclear.
Comparison efficacy of randomized nebulized magnesium sulfate and ipratropium bromide/fenoterol in children with moderate to severe asthma exacerbation
In Thailand, nebulized ipratropium bromide/fenoterol, is commonly used in addition to salbutamol for severe asthma exacerbation. Recently, nebulized MgSO4 is indicated in GINA 2015 as an additive treatment for severe
cases. However, there is limited data showed the efficacy of both drugs in childhood severe asthma. The purpose of this study to compare efficacy and safety of nebulized MgSO4 and ipratropium bromide/fenoterol in moderate to severe asthma attacks.
Antiallergic activities of shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.) and its therapeutic effects in allergic rhinitis
Onion has antiallergic activity but lack of evidence for shallot.
Accuracy of lymphocyte counts from UniCel DxH 800 in β-thalassemia/HbE patients having various numbers of nucleated red blood cells
The UniCel® DxH-800 is an automated cell counter widely used in laboratories. However, the effects of increased nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) on the lymphocyte counts obtained using the UniCel DxH-800 have not been fully elucidated.
Genetic variation in STAT4 is associated with treatment response to pegylated interferon in patients with chronic hepatitis B
Signaling pathways in the STAT4 gene play an essential role in interferon-mediated antiviral effects.
Expression of a PYCARD/ASC variant lacking exon 2 in Japanese patients with palindromic rheumatism increases interleukin-1β secretion
Palindromic rheumatism (PR) is a rare periodic arthritis characterized by relapsing short episodes of arthritis. Although the pathogenesis of PR is still unclear, the clinical condition is similar to that of autoinflammatory diseases caused by dysregulation of inflammasome-related genes.
Association between sensitization and allergic diseases in 7-years-old Korean children
Sensitization is associated with the exacerbation, severity, and prognosis of allergic diseases in children