Sökning: "Sensitisation"
Visar resultat 21 - 25 av 67 avhandlingar innehållade ordet Sensitisation.
21. Infant feeding and allergy in children
Sammanfattning : Despite intensive research, the knowledge on causes behind the increase in allergic diseases among children is incomplete. Altered environmental exposures and changes in lifestyle have been hypothesised to play a role, including dietary intake. LÄS MER
22. Intrathecal adenosine for treatment of acute pain : safety assessments and evaluation in experimental, surgical and labour pain
Sammanfattning : Adenosine is an endogenous compound present in all cells in the body with a wide range of physiological effects. Exogenous administration of adenosine is used clinically as an antiarrytmic agent and as a vasodilator. LÄS MER
23. Genetic studies on childhood asthma and allergy : role of interactions
Sammanfattning : The occurrence of asthma and allergic diseases is influenced by inherited and environmental factors, and symptoms of asthma and allergy usually begin in early childhood. The overall aim with this thesis was to study the role of genetic factors for the development of childhood asthma and allergy, and to evaluate potential interaction between genetic and environmental factors. LÄS MER
24. Food allergy in children and adults with emphasis on peanut. Relation to IgE antibodies, food consumption, symptoms and disease development
Sammanfattning : Peanuts have been reported to cause severe allergic reactions especially in young children, and sensitisation present in small children suggests possible sensitisation in utero or during breast feeding. Some countries are therefore recommending maternal avoidance of peanut for the mothers during this period. LÄS MER
25. Immune tolerance by interferon-alpha in experimental arthritis
Sammanfattning : Type I Interferons (mainly IFN-α & IFN-β) belong to a family of cytokines that possess strong antiviral and immunomodulatory properties. Pro- and/or anti-inflammatory effects of type I IFN have been observed in infectious diseases and several autoimmune diseases including SLE, MS, RA and experimental models thereof, but what defines either outcome is largely obscure. LÄS MER