Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology
Volume 9, Issue 3 (2019)
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Subclinical Significant High Serum Immunoglobulin E Response to 20 Allergens: Age and Gender Based Study
Abstract: Background: Antigen-immunoglobulin E (IgE) reaction is an example of immediate allergic reactions. High serum IgE levels were reported in many diseases that linked to the multiple allergens. Objectives: This study aimed to measure the serum IgE against 20 allergens in patients who had a previous history of allergy due to unidentified precipitating factors. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the Al Zahraa Consultant Center for Allergy and Asthma that …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Assessing the Growth and Development of Children with Celiac Disease (1–12 years): A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Introduction: Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disease. It affects genetically susceptible individual by making the small intestine permanently sensitive to gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley. Celiac disease is caused by intake of gluten. Patient with celiac disease experiences diarrhea, steatorrhea, weight loss and failure to thrive due to malabsorption. Objective: To assess the growth and development of children with celiac disease (1–12 years) attending the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Study on Vitamin D Deficiency and Hypocalcemia in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Single-Centered Study
Abstract: Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) suffers from multiple comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease and pyelonephritis. The most commonly accompanied complications are Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and hypocalcemia that require multiple medications. This study evaluated the number of patients suffering from VDD and hypocalcemia and also analysed the utilization pattern of Calcium and Vitamin D supplements in CKD patients. Objectives: To evaluate the number of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Assessment of Routine Child Immunization and Associated Factors Among Children Under Two Years of Age in Jigjiga Karamara Hospital, East Ethiopia
Abstract: Objective: Expanded programme on immunization (EPI) is one of the greatest achievements in medicine and public health, greatly reducing morbidity, mortality and health care costs. Despite various initiatives and campaigns, programme improvement was marginalized in Ethiopia. This study was aimed to assess routine child immunization and associated factors among children less than two years of age in Jigjiga Karamara Hospital, East Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted on mothers …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Ethnomedicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Asthma by Indigenous People of Ranchi District of Jharkhand
Abstract: This paper enumerates the traditional uses of 10 plant species belonging to few genera representing nine families, which are used by the village communities of Oraon, Munda, Mahato, Santhal, Birhor and Sadri of Ranchi district of Jharkhand for the treatment of asthma. Asthma is a condition of attacks, difficult breathing and breathlessness due to the contraction of air tubes and accumulation of mucus. It is a fatal disease that affects …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article