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Medical Science Monitor, May 1, 1996
Roczniki Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku (1995), 1995
A group of 36 children aged from 1 10/12 to 11 years was the subject of clinical and laboratory e... more A group of 36 children aged from 1 10/12 to 11 years was the subject of clinical and laboratory examinations. It was found that there is a close relationship between food hypersensitivity to milk and symptoms of the skin (81%), upper (61%) and lower (55%) respiratory tract, digestive tract (47%) and central nervous system (14%). These symptoms occured in isolated or associated forms on the different organs or systems. An elimination diet and pharmacological treatment with Astemizol were used in all children from the investigated group. Complete relief of symptoms was observed in 39% of children; 44% of examined patients had a regression of symptoms of 1 and/or 2 organs. Side effects of treatment with Astemizol were observed in the form of excessive appetite (22%), body weight gain (3%), vomiting (3%), diarrhoea (3%), bleeding from the nose (3%), sleepiness (5%). Due to the good therapeutic effect and insignificant side effects, the supporting pharmacological treatment with Astemizol...
Roczniki Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku (1995), 1995
Among children treated at the haematological Outpatient Clinic of the Children's Teaching Hos... more Among children treated at the haematological Outpatient Clinic of the Children's Teaching Hospital in Białystok, 5.6% showed an haematological changes in the blood, caused probably by allergy.
Roczniki Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku (1995), 2004
Pollen-related food allergy to fresh fruits and vegetables is a well-known clinical phenomenon. B... more Pollen-related food allergy to fresh fruits and vegetables is a well-known clinical phenomenon. Bet v 1, the major birch pollen allergen, has been cloned and shows homologies to various food allergens (e.g. hazelnut, apple, celery, tomato). Allergy to profilin Bet v 2 was also described in 10-15% of patients sensitized to birch pollen. Objective of our work was to assess the diagnostic value of recombinant allergens (rBet v 1, rBet v 2) for diagnosis of children sensitized to birch pollen with associated food allergy. The investigations were carried out on the group of 14 children aged 4-17 years, with a history of allergic reactions and sensitized to birch pollen with associated food allergy. Skin prick tests were performed with natural foods and commercial aeroallergens (Bencard). Sera-specific IgE antibodies to recombinant and other allergens (Pharmacia Upjohn) were measured with a fluoroimmunoenzymatic essay (UniCAP). Oral food challenge tests were performed to confirm adverse f...
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research
Allergy belongs to the most frequent chronic diseases in developed countries. Its manifestation a... more Allergy belongs to the most frequent chronic diseases in developed countries. Its manifestation and development are determined by genetic predisposition as well as specific and non-specific environmental factors. The aim of this paper was to evaluate the type and incidence of allergic/atopic diseases among family members (1st and 2nd degree of kinship) of children with the diagnosis of hypersensitivity to cow's milk. Positive family history of atopic and allergic diseases among the closest relatives was analysed in a group of 180 children with the diagnosis of hypersensitivity to cow's milk. Allergoses were found in 163 (91.1%) families, affecting 55.5%, 36% and 50% mothers, fathers and siblings of the patients, respectively. The disease of the same type as in children was present in 37.2% siblings and in 11.7% parents. Forty-five per cent of patients were from high-risk families, where 2, 3 or 4 relatives were affected by the disease (in 37.8%, 6.7% and 0.56% cases, respect...
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research
So far the treatment of chronic hepatitis B has been based on the use of numerous agents, particu... more So far the treatment of chronic hepatitis B has been based on the use of numerous agents, particularly interferon alpha which proved the most effective. Attempts are made to introduce new therapeutic methods (antiviral agents--nucleoside analogues, immunotherapy--anti HBV vaccine, gene therapy) in order to obtain higher percentage of patients with durable inhibition of HBV replication than it is observed after treatment with interferon alpha. The current work has been devoted to the presentation of the experiences with interferon alpha, lamivudine and anti HBV vaccine used in subjects with chronic type B hepatitis, with special reference to paediatric patients.
Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego, 2000
The aim of the study is to estimate thyroid function during interferon alpha therapy in children ... more The aim of the study is to estimate thyroid function during interferon alpha therapy in children with chronic hepatitis B. 31 children aged 4-16 years were included in the study. Thyroid function was monitored by estimation of thyroid hormones (FT3, FT4, TSH) and antithyroid antibodies (TPO, ATG) concentration before and after therapy completion. In all children normal thyroid hormones and ATG concentration were found before and after therapy completion. Presence of TPO before IFN treatment in blood serum of 2 girls (6.45%) and in 4 children (12.9%) after IFN therapy were found. Clinical features of thyroid dysfunction were not observed in this group of children during IFN therapy.
Przegla̧d epidemiologiczny, 1997
Prevention of hepatitis B infection is an important factor in the successful management of cancer... more Prevention of hepatitis B infection is an important factor in the successful management of cancer and aplastic anaemia cases. Our result suggested that children with Hodgkin's disease and solid tumors vaccinated during early stage of immunosuppressive therapy are good responders to hepatitis B vaccine. Active immunisation with hepatitis B vaccine (Engerix B), was also effective in children with leukaemia after completing immunosuppressive therapy. Protective levels of antibodies remained 6 years after vaccination. Vaccination according to shortened schedule (0-10-20 days) was not effective in these children. Passive immunisation is indicated in children with chronic neoplastic haematological diseases during immunosuppressive therapy. In 6 children the lack of seroconversion after vaccination was due to immune disorders.
Polski tygodnik lekarski (Warsaw, Poland : 1960), Jan 20, 1982
Polski tygodnik lekarski (Warsaw, Poland : 1960), Jan 5, 1982
Przegla̧d dermatologiczny
Helvetica paediatrica acta, 1972
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Polski tygodnik lekarski (Warsaw, Poland : 1960), Jan 15, 1986
Polski tygodnik lekarski (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
Polski tygodnik lekarski (Warsaw, Poland : 1960), Jan 16, 1987
Medical Science Monitor, May 1, 1996
Roczniki Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku (1995), 1995
A group of 36 children aged from 1 10/12 to 11 years was the subject of clinical and laboratory e... more A group of 36 children aged from 1 10/12 to 11 years was the subject of clinical and laboratory examinations. It was found that there is a close relationship between food hypersensitivity to milk and symptoms of the skin (81%), upper (61%) and lower (55%) respiratory tract, digestive tract (47%) and central nervous system (14%). These symptoms occured in isolated or associated forms on the different organs or systems. An elimination diet and pharmacological treatment with Astemizol were used in all children from the investigated group. Complete relief of symptoms was observed in 39% of children; 44% of examined patients had a regression of symptoms of 1 and/or 2 organs. Side effects of treatment with Astemizol were observed in the form of excessive appetite (22%), body weight gain (3%), vomiting (3%), diarrhoea (3%), bleeding from the nose (3%), sleepiness (5%). Due to the good therapeutic effect and insignificant side effects, the supporting pharmacological treatment with Astemizol...
Roczniki Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku (1995), 1995
Among children treated at the haematological Outpatient Clinic of the Children's Teaching Hos... more Among children treated at the haematological Outpatient Clinic of the Children's Teaching Hospital in Białystok, 5.6% showed an haematological changes in the blood, caused probably by allergy.
Roczniki Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku (1995), 2004
Pollen-related food allergy to fresh fruits and vegetables is a well-known clinical phenomenon. B... more Pollen-related food allergy to fresh fruits and vegetables is a well-known clinical phenomenon. Bet v 1, the major birch pollen allergen, has been cloned and shows homologies to various food allergens (e.g. hazelnut, apple, celery, tomato). Allergy to profilin Bet v 2 was also described in 10-15% of patients sensitized to birch pollen. Objective of our work was to assess the diagnostic value of recombinant allergens (rBet v 1, rBet v 2) for diagnosis of children sensitized to birch pollen with associated food allergy. The investigations were carried out on the group of 14 children aged 4-17 years, with a history of allergic reactions and sensitized to birch pollen with associated food allergy. Skin prick tests were performed with natural foods and commercial aeroallergens (Bencard). Sera-specific IgE antibodies to recombinant and other allergens (Pharmacia Upjohn) were measured with a fluoroimmunoenzymatic essay (UniCAP). Oral food challenge tests were performed to confirm adverse f...
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research
Allergy belongs to the most frequent chronic diseases in developed countries. Its manifestation a... more Allergy belongs to the most frequent chronic diseases in developed countries. Its manifestation and development are determined by genetic predisposition as well as specific and non-specific environmental factors. The aim of this paper was to evaluate the type and incidence of allergic/atopic diseases among family members (1st and 2nd degree of kinship) of children with the diagnosis of hypersensitivity to cow's milk. Positive family history of atopic and allergic diseases among the closest relatives was analysed in a group of 180 children with the diagnosis of hypersensitivity to cow's milk. Allergoses were found in 163 (91.1%) families, affecting 55.5%, 36% and 50% mothers, fathers and siblings of the patients, respectively. The disease of the same type as in children was present in 37.2% siblings and in 11.7% parents. Forty-five per cent of patients were from high-risk families, where 2, 3 or 4 relatives were affected by the disease (in 37.8%, 6.7% and 0.56% cases, respect...
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research
So far the treatment of chronic hepatitis B has been based on the use of numerous agents, particu... more So far the treatment of chronic hepatitis B has been based on the use of numerous agents, particularly interferon alpha which proved the most effective. Attempts are made to introduce new therapeutic methods (antiviral agents--nucleoside analogues, immunotherapy--anti HBV vaccine, gene therapy) in order to obtain higher percentage of patients with durable inhibition of HBV replication than it is observed after treatment with interferon alpha. The current work has been devoted to the presentation of the experiences with interferon alpha, lamivudine and anti HBV vaccine used in subjects with chronic type B hepatitis, with special reference to paediatric patients.
Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego, 2000
The aim of the study is to estimate thyroid function during interferon alpha therapy in children ... more The aim of the study is to estimate thyroid function during interferon alpha therapy in children with chronic hepatitis B. 31 children aged 4-16 years were included in the study. Thyroid function was monitored by estimation of thyroid hormones (FT3, FT4, TSH) and antithyroid antibodies (TPO, ATG) concentration before and after therapy completion. In all children normal thyroid hormones and ATG concentration were found before and after therapy completion. Presence of TPO before IFN treatment in blood serum of 2 girls (6.45%) and in 4 children (12.9%) after IFN therapy were found. Clinical features of thyroid dysfunction were not observed in this group of children during IFN therapy.
Przegla̧d epidemiologiczny, 1997
Prevention of hepatitis B infection is an important factor in the successful management of cancer... more Prevention of hepatitis B infection is an important factor in the successful management of cancer and aplastic anaemia cases. Our result suggested that children with Hodgkin's disease and solid tumors vaccinated during early stage of immunosuppressive therapy are good responders to hepatitis B vaccine. Active immunisation with hepatitis B vaccine (Engerix B), was also effective in children with leukaemia after completing immunosuppressive therapy. Protective levels of antibodies remained 6 years after vaccination. Vaccination according to shortened schedule (0-10-20 days) was not effective in these children. Passive immunisation is indicated in children with chronic neoplastic haematological diseases during immunosuppressive therapy. In 6 children the lack of seroconversion after vaccination was due to immune disorders.
Polski tygodnik lekarski (Warsaw, Poland : 1960), Jan 20, 1982
Polski tygodnik lekarski (Warsaw, Poland : 1960), Jan 5, 1982
Przegla̧d dermatologiczny
Helvetica paediatrica acta, 1972
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Polski tygodnik lekarski (Warsaw, Poland : 1960), Jan 15, 1986
Polski tygodnik lekarski (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
Polski tygodnik lekarski (Warsaw, Poland : 1960), Jan 16, 1987