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An update review of fungal causes of human diseases, its diagnosis and management: from allergy (ABPA, SAFS, occupational diseases), to immunodeficiencies (CMCC), mucocutaneous and systemic infections. #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto MDPI  mdpi.com/2309-608X/9/3/…

May diet influence your asthma? Review the role of specific dietary patterns and food groups in preventing asthma and their impact on airway inflammation - an intersection of food and lung health. #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto MDPI mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/1…

The potential association between hereditary α-tryptasemia and a higher risk for anaphylaxis or more severe anaphylaxis is plausible but lacks validatory evidence in large non-selected study populations. #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto doi.org/10.23822/EurAn…

Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps biological trials are still heterogeneous in inclusion criteria and secondary outcomes. Some recommendations to improve standardization will ensure comparability between primary studies.  #AIMedEd  Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto tinyurl.com/4st8ttnd

ConectAR is a collaborative network involving patients with asthma and carers as active stakeholders in the co-creation of impactiful solutions for asthma. #AIMedEd  Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto  Doi: 10.23822/EurAnnACI.1764-1489.249 linktr.ee/redeconectar

In mastocytosis, drugs tolerated after the onset should not be avoided.  To increase the safety when introducing new drugs, the use of pre-medication, safer alternatives, and drug challenges are recommended. #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto   doi:10.1007/s40521-023-00349-2

Open Access: Heterogeneity of sensitization profiles and clinical phenotypes among patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis in Southern European countries—The @IT.2020 multicenter study. First and corresponding author: S. Dramburg Read the article here: doi.org/10.1111/all.16…

Under and overdiagnosis are potential issues in drug hypersensitivity in children. Review recent findings in antibiotics, vaccines, antiepileptic hypersensitivity and severe cutaneous adverse reactions in children at doi.org/10.3389/falgy.… #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto

New research highlights the impact of students' ambiguity aversion to multiple-choice exam performance. An intermediate level of ambiguity aversion (as opposed to a very high or low level) led to more correct answers and fewer blanks! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38224412/ #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto

Obesity and Sodium? Higher urinary sodium, representing high salt intake, is associated with increased body fat in children, independent of energy intake. This highlights the need to reduce high-sodium diets for better health. #AIMedEd #Obesity Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto tinyurl.com/2s4ykxax

Ocular allergy involves immune hypersensitivity affecting the eye's surface. Often overlooked, various symptoms may significantly impact quality of life. This article explores a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment. tinyurl.com/ccvyttam #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto

Adherence to a sustainable diet is linked to lower airway inflammation in school-aged children, particularly those without overweight/obesity. Healthier eating patterns for Planetary Health may also improve respiratory health! #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto GVA: tinyurl.com/26vr26kz

A cross-sectional analysis of 3458 teens links higher transepidermal water loss (TEWL) to gender and allergic comorbidities. Findings highlight the role of skin barrier disruption in allergic inflammation. #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto. More at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39109484/

A comprehensive guide to office procedures for evaluating and managing ocular surface disorders, with a specific focus on ocular allergies and dry eye syndrome. #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto More at:pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39133190/

International Consensus on Pollen-Food Allergy Syndrome management: the benign self-limited nature of oral symptoms, educating on risks, avoiding trigger foods and the exceptional need for epinephrine autoinjectors. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39488768/ #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto

In both healthy and allergic rhinitis, the nasal cavity is a major reservoir of allergenic or opportunistic fungi. Rhinitis and comorbid asthma had higher and more diverse mycobiome networks, overexpressing 3 pathways of AIR biosynthesis doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.… #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto

Progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF), a complication in several interstitial lung diseases other than idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, associates with elevated serum MMP-7 levels, potentially identifying patients at risk of progression. doi.org/10.1183/231205… #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto

This study underscores the importance of daily dietary choices - meal quality acutely impacts autonomic nervous system responses & airway inflammation, with potential cardiometabolic & respiratory health implications.DOI:10.3390/nu17040614 #AIMedEd Faculdade de Medicina da U.Porto Nutrients MDPI #mdpi

In a network meta-analysis reviewing biologics targeting IL-4/IL-13, IL-5, or IgE axes, dupilumab is the most effective type 2-targeted biologic for CRSwNP. Previous sinus surgery was not a relevant effect modifier. authors.elsevier.com/a/1lRke7tEbbUh…