Article
Immunology
Maria Peppa, Sara L. Thomas, Caroline Minassian, Jemma L. Walker, Helen McDonald, Nick J. Andrews, Stephen T. Kempley, Punam Mangtani
Summary: This study, using UK primary care data, found no evidence to suggest that seasonal influenza vaccine was associated with major congenital malformations when given in the first trimester or subsequently in pregnancy.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Y. M. Jung, S. M. Lee, S. Oh, S. H. Lyoo, C-W Park, S. D. Lee, J. S. Park, J. K. Jun
Summary: This study aimed to examine the concordance rate of non-chromosomal congenital malformations in twin pairs and found that monozygotic twins had higher concordance rates than dizygotic twins in specific organ systems, particularly in the nervous system, circulatory system, cleft lip/palate, and urinary system.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Scott P. Ginebaugh, Matthias Hagner, Anuradha Ray, Serpil C. Erzurum, Suzy A. A. Comhair, Loren C. Denlinger, Nizar N. Jarjour, Mario Castro, Prescott G. Woodruff, Stephanie A. Christenson, Eugene R. Bleecker, Deborah A. Meyers, Annette T. Hastie, Wendy C. Moore, David T. Mauger, Elliot Israel, Bruce D. Levy, Sally E. Wenzel, Matthew J. Camiolo
Summary: This study investigated the transcriptional response of bronchial epithelial cells to inhaled corticosteroids. It was found that a subset of asthma patients with poor hormone treatment response had worse lung function and quality of life. Furthermore, the response to hormone treatment could be predicted using blood samples.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jakob Christensen, Betina B. Trabjerg, Yuelian Sun, Nils Erik Gilhus, Marte-Helene Bjork, Torbjorn Tomson, Julie Werenberg Dreier
Summary: Using Danish health care data, a teratogenic risk associated with prenatal valproate exposure in children born in 1997 was identified much earlier than prospective clinical cohorts. Health registry data are an important tool for early identification of drug risks in pregnancy.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Priyadarshini Kachroo, Joanne E. Sordillo, Sharon M. Lutz, Scott T. Weiss, Rachel S. Kelly, Michael J. McGeachie, Ann Chen Wu, Jessica A. Lasky-Su
Summary: Metabolomic profiles associated with asthma exacerbations during inhaled corticosteroid treatment were analyzed in this study, revealing potential biomarkers of treatment response variability. Sex differences were observed in the levels of fatty acid metabolites during exacerbations, while interactions between age and metabolites on exacerbation were also detected. These findings suggest that plasma metabolites may play a role in elucidating metabolic pathways underlying variability in asthma treatment responses.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Ian D. Pavord, Trung N. Tran, Rupert C. Jones, Javier Nuevo, Maarten van den Berge, Guy G. Brusselle, Andrew N. Menzies-Gow, Derek Skinner, Victoria Carter, Janwillem W. H. Kocks, David B. Price
Summary: A historic cohort study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of stepping up to high-dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) in patients with asthma. The study found no evidence that increasing the dose to high-dose ICSs is effective in preventing future asthma exacerbations.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Fahad H. Alahmadi, Brian Keevil, Lynn Elsey, Kate George, Robert Niven, Stephen J. Fowler
Summary: LC-MS/MS can reliably detect commonly used ICSs in the blood at least 8 hours after dosing, providing a measure of adherence in severe asthma patients. Lower blood levels were associated with higher exacerbation rates and poorer lung function.
JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ida H. Thorius, Lise Lotte N. Husemoen, Rikke B. Nordsborg, Amra C. Alibegovic, Mari-Anne Gall, Janne Petersen, Elisabeth R. Mathiesen
Summary: Insulin pump treatment does not reduce the risk of congenital malformations in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, despite better glycaemic control compared with multiple daily insulin injection. Further studies are needed to explore the efficacy and safety of pump treatment during pregnancy.
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Fahad H. Alahmadi, Andrew J. Simpson, Cristina Gomez, Magnus Ericsson, John-Olof Thorngren, Craig E. Wheelock, Dominic E. Shaw, Louise J. Fleming, Graham Roberts, John Riley, Stewart Bates, Ana R. Sousa, Richard Knowles, Aruna T. Bansal, Julie Corfield, Ioannis Pandis, Kai Sun, Per S. Bakke, Massimo Caruso, Pascal Chanez, Barbro Dahlen, Ildiko Horvath, Norbert Krug, Paolo Montuschi, Florian Singer, Scott Wagers, Ian M. Adcock, Ratko Djukanovic, Kian Fan Chung, Peter J. Sterk, Sven-Erik Dahlen, Stephen J. Fowler
Summary: Low adherence is a common issue in severe asthma patients, whether measured directly or self-reported. There is poor agreement between the two methods, suggesting a disassociation between self-assessment of medication adherence and actual oral corticosteroid use, indicating that each approach may provide complementary information in clinical practice.
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Chloe Bloom, Thomas M. Drake, Annemarie B. Docherty, Brian J. Lipworth, Sebastian L. Johnston, Jonathan S. Nguyen-Van-Tam, Gail Carson, Jake Dunning, Ewen M. Harrison, J. Kenneth Baillie, Malcolm G. Semple, Paul Cullinan, Peter J. M. Openshaw
Summary: This study analyzed data from patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in England, Scotland, and Wales from January 17 to August 3, 2020. The findings showed that patients with asthma were more likely to receive critical care, while patients with chronic pulmonary disease were less likely. In older patients, inhaled corticosteroid use reduced mortality rates in asthma patients but not in those with chronic pulmonary disease.
LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yousif S. Alakeel, Ebtihal F. Alharbi, Haifa A. Alhaidal, Aisha M. Jumaa, Latifah K. Albaiahy, Noura S. Alsagami, Shatha A. Alshahrani
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) by asthmatic patients and the severity of COVID-19. The findings showed that ICS therapy did not alter the severity or mortality of COVID-19 in asthmatic patients.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Wenli Shang, Guizuo Wang, Yan Wang, Dong Han
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the safety of long-term use of ICS in patients with asthma through a systematic review and meta-analysis. The results showed that, apart from mild local adverse events, the long-term use of ICS was safe for patients with asthma.
CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Allergy
Arnaud Bourdin, Alberto A. Papi, Jonathan Corren, J. Christian Virchow, Megan S. Rice, Yamo Deniz, Michel Djandji, Paul Rowe, Ian D. Pavord
Summary: Dupilumab significantly reduced severe exacerbations and improved lung function and asthma control in patients with type 2-high asthma on high-dose ICS at baseline.
Article
Allergy
Ahmed Edris, Emmely W. de Roos, Michael J. McGeachie, Katia M. C. Verhamme, Guy G. Brusselle, Kelan G. Tantisira, Carlos Iribarren, Meng Lu, Ann Chen Wu, Bruno H. Stricker, Lies Lahousse
Summary: Genetic variants in CRHR1 and TBXT genes were found to be associated with poor and improved ICS response in adults with asthma, respectively. These associations may indicate specific endotypes that could potentially predict exacerbation risk and response to ICS treatment.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Elzbieta Dembowska, Aleksandra Jaron, Karolina Skoczek-Szlosser, Ewa Gabrysz-Trybek, Joanna Bladowska, Grzegorz Trybek
Summary: Asthma, a common allergic disease, affects both general health and oral health. This study observed the oral health status of 120 adult patients aged 18 to 71, finding significantly deeper pockets in the lateral segments of the dentition in all study groups, especially in the bronchial-only group. However, there was no significant worsening of periodontal status in asthma patients treated with inhalation, regardless of baseline periodontal status. The history of asthma and the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) have an impact on patients' periodontal status.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)