Publications by authors named "A Berber"
Introduction: The presence of gastrointestinal nematodes, including zoonotic ascarids, in wild canids, felids and mustelids as definitive hosts in Central Asian countries has been documented in many studies based on traditional morphological methods. In contrast, relevant data for the badger are scarce. The aim of this study was the molecular identification of ascarid nematodes from five wild carnivore species in different regions of Kazakhstan.
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- Obesity negatively impacts respiratory health, especially in asthmatic patients, by affecting lung function through metabolic and immunological changes.
- Obese individuals with asthma have reduced lung capacity and function compared to their non-obese counterparts, likely due to mechanical and physiological factors related to excess fat.
- This condition contributes to a severe asthma phenotype that includes intense symptoms, ineffective corticosteroid response, deteriorating lung function, and diminished quality of life from a young age.
Have the prevalence of eczema symptoms increased in the Mexican pediatric population? Prevalence and associated factors according to Global Asthma Network Phase I.
World Allergy Organ J
November 2022
Background: In children, atopic dermatitis or eczema is the most common inflammatory disease of the skin. According to the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) Phase IIIB in Mexico, 5.8% of children and 4.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChildhood acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, so, immunostimulants have been used as a preventative measure. Despite this, there is no updated evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of immunostimulant drugs for this purpose. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness and safety of immunostimulants in preventing ARTIs in children based on the most recent scientific evidence.
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