Publications by authors named "K P Drewitz"

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  • The study explores the differences in reactivity between Brazilian (Green) propolis and Chinese (poplar-type) propolis in patch tests involving 1290 patients.
  • Results indicated that 23.5% of patients reacted positively to the Brazilian propolis, but many reactions lacked clear clinical significance.
  • Findings suggested that the high rate of positive reactions to the Brazilian propolis may be attributed more to bacterial contamination or impurities rather than the actual components of the propolis itself.
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Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis appear to affect 2-3% (lifetime prevalence) people worldwide. However, there are little epidemiological data on the prevalence of those two chronic inflammatory skin diseases in the elderly. The aim of this study was to provide frequency estimates of AD and psoriasis obtained from an elderly population in Germany.

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After acute infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, up to 10 % of affected individuals suffer from long-term health impairments, also referred to as "Post-COVID". In Germany, specialized outpatient clinics have been established to care for patients with Post-COVID. A structured survey of the care situation is not yet available, but essential for a demand-oriented care.

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Background: IgE-mediated food allergy (FA) is a global health concern with substantial individual and societal implications. While diverse intervention strategies have been researched, inconsistencies in reported outcomes limit evaluations of FA treatments. To streamline evaluations and promote consistent reporting, the Core Outcome Measures for Food Allergy (COMFA) initiative aimed to establish a Core Outcome Set (COS) for FA clinical trials and observational studies of interventions.

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