Publications by authors named "M N Beyens"
Aim: During coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the incidence rate of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in hospitalized patients seemed higher than before the pandemic. Severe inflammation triggered by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was cited as an explanation. We aimed to determine whether COVID-19 infection was associated with a higher risk of ADRs compared to other infectious diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFResearch on liver-related conditions requires a robust and efficient method to purify viable hepatocytes, lymphocytes and all other liver resident cells, such as Kupffer or liver sinusoidal endothelial cells. Here we describe a novel purification method using liver enzymatic digestion, followed by a downstream optimized purification. Using this enzymatic digestion protocol, the resident liver cells as well as viable hepatocytes could be captured, compared to the classical mechanical liver disruption method.
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- Increased access and decriminalization of cannabis has led to more reported cases of IgE-dependent cannabis allergy (CA) and related food allergies, but the true prevalence is likely underestimated due to a lack of awareness among healthcare professionals.
- The main symptoms of CA include rhinoconjunctivitis and contact urticaria, but it can also lead to life-threatening reactions, with many patients showing cross-reactivity to various fruits, vegetables, nuts, and cereals.
- Research has identified key allergenic components of Cannabis sativa, but diagnostic testing usually relies on crude allergen extracts, highlighting the need for better understanding and development of personalized diagnosis and management strategies for cannabis-related allergies.