A case of paediatric seasonal eosinophilic oesophagitis.

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic disorder characterized by eosinophilic inflammation of the oesophagus triggered by food allergens and possibly aeroallergens. We present a boy with the diagnosis of EoE at the age of 4 years and the disease responded to topical steroids. When he turned 7 years old he had the concomitant diagnose of grass pollen allergy.

Cross-Talk between miRNAs from the Dlk1-Dio3 Locus and Histone Methylation to Protect Male Cerebellum from Methyl Donor Deficiency.

Scope: Disruption of the one carbon metabolism during development, i.e., following a gestational vitamin B9 and B12 deficiencies, is involved in birth defects and brain development delay.

Clinical practice of hereditary angioedema in Belgium: opportunities for optimized care.

Introduction: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare disorder characterized by unpredictable painful and potentially life-threatening swelling episodes. The international WAO/EAACI guideline on the diagnosis and management of HAE was recently updated and provides up-to-date guidance for the management of. In this paper, we assessed to what extent the Belgian clinical practice was aligned with the revised guideline, and whether there were opportunities to optimise Belgian clinical practice in HAE.

Anterior and posterior tracheopexy for severe tracheomalacia.

Objectives: Congenital tracheomalacia can be the cause of respiratory failure in young children. Although the indication for surgical treatment has already been discussed vigorously, no clear guidelines about the modality are available.

Methods: Through a sternotomy approach, a combination of posterior pexy and anterior tracheopexy using a tailored ringed polytetrafluoroethylene prosthesis is performed.

Knowledge and counseling preferences of the public and pharmacy staff on emergency contraception: Results of a cross-sectional study in Belgium.

Objective: To assess the knowledge and counseling preferences of the public ('individuals') and pharmacy staff ('professionals') in Belgium on emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs).

Study Design: Cross-sectional study using 2 different anonymous, online surveys (one addressing the public and one professionals).

Results: Overall, 1518 individuals and 1118 professionals participated, obtaining a mean knowledge score of 6.