Publications by authors named "E E Koshak"

Background: The role of immunoglobulin G (IgG) responses to food as potential triggering factors in allergic disorders continues to be debatable, and is not endorsed by most allergy societies.

Objective: To explore the prevalence of specific IgG immune responses to common foods in pediatric allergic disorders and any potential relationship between them.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on children and adolescents diagnosed with allergic disorders at the Ekthar Clinic in Jeddah City.

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Background Childhood obesity is an alarming health problem. Early feeding habits and factors are among the etiological factors contributing to obesity. Objectives The objective of this study is to evaluate the correlation between breastfeeding, alongside other relevant factors, and their potential role as preventative measures against obesity.

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Background: Immunological abnormalities are currently under investigation to potentially unravel the etiology of frustrating cases of unexplained female infertility (UFI).

Objectives: To explore the prevalence of immunological abnormalities in the levels of total immunoglobulins and complements in the cases of UFI.

Methods: Females with a history of UFI were included in this cross-sectional study.

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Background: While the link between foods and chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is controversial, many immunological mechanisms have been proposed to establish a causal relationship.

Objective: To explore the potential benefit of avoiding immunoglobulin G (IgG)-mediated food hypersensitivity as a triggering factor in a case with CSU.

History: The patient is a 50-year-old woman who complained of CSU for 1 and half year, which responded partially and temporarily to antihistamine medications.

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Background: Unexplained female infertility is a devastating health problem that has become increasingly prevalent worldwide with no specific explanation despite comprehensive evaluations. Recent data suggest that serum autoimmune antibodies are frequently found in patients with unexplained female infertility.

Objectives: This study aims to identify the prevalence of common autoantibody abnormalities in females with unexplained infertility in Saudi Arabia.

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