Title: Microflora-Associated Characteristics in Faeces from Allergic and Nonallergic Infants Author: Bottcher, M. F.; Nordin, E. K.; Sandin, A.; Midtvedt, T.; Bjorksten, B.; (Date: Nov, 2000) Journal: Clin Exp Allergy; V. 30; Issue: 11; Pages: 1590-6 Abstract: BACKGROUND: The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased particularly over the past 30-40 years. A reduced microbial stimulation …
Title: Searching for the Cause of the Increase in Asthma Author: Crater, S. E.; Platts-Mills, T. A.; (Date: Dec, 1998) Journal: Curr Opin Pediatr; V. 10; Issue: 6; Pages: 594-9 Abstract: The prevalence of asthma has increased dramatically over the last 30 years, and the clearest evidence for the increase has come from population-based studies …
Title: Intradermal Administration of a Killed Mycobacterium Vaccae Suspension (Srl 172) Is Associated with Improvement in Atopic Dermatitis in Children with Moderate-to-Severe Disease Author: Arkwright, P. D.; David, T. J.; (Date: Mar, 2001) Journal: J Allergy Clin Immunol; V. 107; Issue: 3; Pages: 531-4 Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although a doubling in the prevalence of atopic disease, …
Soup Kettle Topics: Epidemiology– Hygiene Hypothesis and related issues Read More »
Title: Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy, Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Childhood Lung Function Author: Gilliland, F. D.; Berhane, K.; McConnell, R.; Gauderman, W. J.; Vora, H.; Rappaport, E. B.; Avol, E.; Peters, J. M.; (Date: Apr, 2000) Journal: Thorax; V. 55; Issue: 4; Pages: 271-6 Abstract: BACKGROUND: Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) during childhood …
Soup Kettle Topics: Epidemiology-Airborne/Environmental Issues Read More »
Title: Anti-Ige Therapy in Asthma: Rationale and Therapeutic Potential Author: Barnes, P. J.; (Date: Nov, 2000) Journal: Int Arch Allergy Immunol; V. 123; Issue: 3; Pages: 196-204 Abstract: Airway inflammation is found in virtually all individuals with asthma symptoms. The factors contributing to asthma-related airway inflammation are multiple and involve a number of different inflammatory …
Soup Kettle Topics: Drugs/Medications– side effects and dangers Read More »
Title: Western Diet and Western Diseases: Some Hormonal and Biochemical Mechanisms and Associations Author: Adlercreutz, H.; 1990) Journal: Scand J Clin Lab Invest Suppl; V. 201; Pages: 3-23 Abstract: Breast cancer, prostate cancer, coronary heart disease and colon cancer belong to the so-called Western diseases and a general opinion is that diet is a significant …
Soup Kettle Topics: Diet– Nutrition, Absorption and Metabolism Read More »
Title: Rate of Glucose Fall Does Not Affect Counterregulatory Hormone Responses to Hypoglycemia in Normal and Diabetic Humans Author: Amiel, S. A.; Simonson, D. C.; Tamborlane, W. V.; DeFronzo, R. A.; Sherwin, R. S.; (Date: Apr, 1987) Journal: Diabetes; V. 36; Issue: 4; Pages: 518-22 Abstract: To test the hypothesis that variations in rate of …
Title: Chronobiology and Chronotherapy in Medicine Author: Kraft, M.; Martin, R. J.; (Date: Aug, 1995) Journal: Dis Mon; V. 41; Issue: 8; Pages: 501-75 Abstract: There is a fascinating and exceedingly important area of medicine that most of us have not been exposed to at any level of our medical training. This relatively new area …
Title: Glucose Metabolism in Chlamydia Trachomatis: The ‘Energy Parasite’ Hypothesis Revisited Author: Iliffe-Lee, E. R.; McClarty, G.; (Date: Jul, 1999) Journal: Mol Microbiol; V. 33; Issue: 1; Pages: 177-87 Abstract: Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular eubacteria that is dependent on a eukaryotic host cell for a variety of metabolites. For years, it has been …
Title: Airway Smooth Muscle in Asthma: Flirting with Disaster Author: Fredberg, J. J.; (Date: Dec, 1998) Journal: Eur Respir J; V. 12; Issue: 6; Pages: 1252-6 Notes: Journal Article Author Address: Dept of Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA. Title: Frozen Objects: Small Airways, Big Breaths, and Asthma Author: Fredberg, …
Soup Kettle Topics: Breathing, respiratory physiology Read More »
