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BackgroundThe impact of low vitamin D status on asthma, asthma morbidity and control is unclear. We aimed to investigate in adults the associations between serum 25‐hydroxyvitamin D level and prevalent asthma as well as asthma exacerbations.
MethodsA cohort of Israeli adults aged 22–50 years with documented vitamin D status were extracted from Clalit Health Services (HMO) between July 1, 2008 and...
BackgroundIntervention of medical clowns (MC) during various medical procedures performed in children has been used to relieve anxiety and pain. Their role in allergy skin testing has never been evaluated.
ObjectiveTo evaluate whether MC can diminish pain and anxiety perceived by children undergoing allergy skin prick tests (SPT).
MethodsIn a prospective, randomized, controlled, and blinded study,...
To cite this article: Goldberg A, Confino‐Cohen R. Bee venom immunotherapy – how early is it effective? Allergy 2010; 65: 391–395.
AbstractBackground: Although the effectiveness of venom immunotherapy (VIT) in bee venom (BV) allergy has been well established over the past 30 years, no previous study has demonstrated its efficacy immediately after reaching the maintenance dose (MD). We examined the...
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