Publications by authors named "M van Hage"

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  • The study explored how levels of omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in the blood affect the risk of developing allergic diseases, like rhinitis, from childhood through young adulthood.
  • The research involved 933 participants from the BAMSE cohort, analyzing PUFA levels at ages 8 and 16, and assessing their association with allergic reactions by age 24.
  • Findings indicated that higher levels of certain PUFA, particularly omega-3 and arachidonic acid, at age 8 were linked to lower risks of rhinitis and allergic sensitization; however, these relationships might be influenced by pre-existing conditions in childhood rather than new cases that develop later.
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The medicinal plant Cannabis sativa L. (C. sativa) is currently being extensively studied to determine the full extent of its therapeutic pharmacological potential.

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Background: Alpha-gal syndrome is a novel food allergy to the oligosaccharide galactose-α-1,3-galactose (alpha-gal) present in mammalian meat. Tick bites are considered an important route of sensitization to alpha-gal. Data on alpha-gal sensitization in the general population is scant.

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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent malignancy and a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Extensive research into the aetiology of CRC has revealed that somatic mutations in certain genes play a crucial role in CRC development.AIM: In this study, we utilized data from public databases to investigate prevalent mutation patterns in CRC and developed a prognostic predictive model for CRC patients based on mutant genetic characteristics and other relevant clinical features.

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Objective: Testosterone concentrations, albeit rarely, may be in the normal range (>3.0 ng/mL) in men with a prolactin-secreting pituitary adenoma (PSPA-nt). The evolution of total, bioavailable testosterone, gonadotropin levels, and that of graded symptoms of testosterone deficiency (TD) are uncertain in these patients.

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