Molecular sensitization patterns to cat and dog allergens in Lithuanian children population.

Background: Over the last few decades, there was observed an increase of asthma and allergic rhinitis cases caused by allergy to pets.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze molecular sensitization patterns to dog and cat allergens in Lithuanian children who were experiencing allergy-like symptoms.

Materials And Methods: A total of 574 children (0-18 years) were tested for allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) levels with ALEX (ALEX, Allergy Explorer Test System).

Molecular peanut sensitization patterns in Lithuanian children with suspected allergic symptoms.

Introduction: There are no in-depth studies describing the peanut sensitization molecular patterns in Lithuanian children.

Aim: To investigate the age-related patterns of molecular peanut sensitization profiles in Lithuanian children with suspected allergic symptoms.

Material And Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of peanut sensitization profiles in 576 Lithuanian children with possible allergic symptoms.

The Effect of Prolonged Freezing and Holder Pasteurization on the Macronutrient and Bioactive Protein Compositions of Human Milk.

Human donor milk is widely used to feed premature and sick newborns when the milk of their own mothers is insufficient. All treatment processes involving human milk affect its composition. The aim of this study was to assess changes in the macronutrients and bioactive protein (lactoferrin and lysozyme) content in human milk caused by freezing and Holder pasteurization.

Circadian changes in the composition of human milk macronutrients depending on pregnancy duration: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the circadian variation of human milk macronutrients and energy content depending upon pregnancy duration.

Methods: One hundred eighty fresh human milk samples from 45 mothers (27 of preterm and 18 of full-term newborns) were collected on a single day chosen between the 14th to 16th day after delivery. The samples were taken four times per day at 12 PM, 6 PM, 12 AM and 6 AM.

Prospective study of histological and endocrine parameters of gonadal function in boys with cryptorchidism.

Introduction: A transient increase in gonadotropins and testosterone during mini-puberty causes gonocytes to differentiate into Ad spermatogonia, which establish male germ cell memory and male-specific DNA methylation pathways. Over half of patients with unilateral cryptorchidism and the majority of patients with bilateral cryptorchidism display an abnormal spermiogram, which indicates that unilateral cryptorchidism is a bilateral disease; therefore, it represents a serious andrological problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate relationships between hormonal parameters and testicular biopsy findings in boys with cryptorchidism.