Assessment of Hypersensitivity to House Dust Mites in Selected Skin Diseases Using the Basophil Activation Test: A Preliminary Study.

: Allergy to dust mites (HDMs) plays an important role in atopic dermatitis (AD). However, the role of this allergy in other dermatoses is little known. The aim of this study was to assess hypersensitivity to HDMs in patients with AD or hand disease using the basophil activation test.

Dupilumab and House Dust Mite Immunotherapy in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: A Preliminary Study.

Background: Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is a complex disease requiring systemic treatment. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of combined therapy consisting of dupilumab and sublingual dust mite allergen immunotherapy (SLIT-HDM) in patients with severe AD and HDM allergies.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with severe AD were included in this randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind 12-month trial; they received SLIT for HDMs and/or dupilumab for 12 months and were compared with patients on cyclosporine.

Potential Aspects of the Use of Cytokines in Atopic Dermatitis.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an abnormal inflammatory response in the skin to food, environmental IgE, or non-IgE allergens. This disease belongs to a group of inflammatory diseases that affect both children and adults. In highly developed countries, AD is diagnosed twice as often in children than in adults, which may possibly be connected to increased urbanization.

Current Photodynamic Therapy for Glioma Treatment: An Update.

Research on the development of photodynamic therapy for the treatment of brain tumors has shown promise in the treatment of this highly aggressive form of brain cancer. Analysis of both in vivo studies and clinical studies shows that photodynamic therapy can provide significant benefits, such as an improved median rate of survival. The use of photodynamic therapy is characterized by relatively few side effects, which is a significant advantage compared to conventional treatment methods such as often-used brain tumor surgery, advanced radiotherapy, and classic chemotherapy.

Photodynamic Therapy of Breast Cancer in Animal Models and Their Potential Use in Clinical Trials-Role of the Photosensitizers: A Review.

In this article, we reviewed the use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for breast cancer (BC) in animal models. These models imitate the cancer disease progression, aid diagnosis, as well as create opportunities to assess treatment during the approval process for the new drug. BC ranks first among women's cancers.

An Analysis of the Effects of In Vitro Photodynamic Therapy on Prostate Cancer Tissue by Histopathological Examination and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Prostate cancer can significantly shorten the lifetime of a patient, even if he is diagnosed at an early stage. The development of minimally-invasive focal therapies such as photodynamic therapy to reduce the number of neoplastic cells while sparing delicate structures is extremely advantageous for treating prostate cancer. This study investigates the effect of photodynamic therapy performed in prostate tissue samples in vitro, using quantitative magnetic resonance imaging and histopathological analysis.

Immunological differences between atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and their combination in adult patients.

Objectives: The simultaneous occurrence of psoriasis (PS) dominated by Th1 lymphocytes and atopic dermatitis (AD) driven by Th2 cells is rare. This study analyzed a group of adult patients with concomitant PS and AD (ADPS) and compared the cytokine profiles of these patients with those of subjects with homogenous PS or AD and healthy controls.

Materials And Methods: All patients underwent dermatological examinations, including assessment of Scoring Atopic dermatitis (SCORAD) index and Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) scores, TNF-α, IFN-γ, Il-2, Il-4, Il-5, Il-6, Il-8, Il-12, I-17A, Il-18, Il-22, Il-33, and T.

Photodynamic Therapy-Adjunctive Therapy in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer.

The alarming increase in the number of advanced-stage prostate cancer cases with poor prognosis has led to a search for innovative methods of treatment. In response to the need for implementation of new and innovative methods of cancer tissue therapy, we studied photodynamic action in excised prostate tissue in vitro as a model for photodynamic therapy. To ascertain the effects of photodynamic action in prostate tissue, Rose Bengal (0.

The Immunological and Allergen Profiles of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis or Psoriasis.

Background and objectives: Atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis (PS) are systemic inflammatory diseases with complex and distinct immune mechanisms. That the same factors may aggravate both diseases cannot be ruled out. The aim of this study was to assess the potential differences between a sensitization to inhaled allergens and the immunological profiles of patients diagnosed with AD and PS in comparison with healthy controls.

Colonoscopy: Preparation and Potential Complications.

Colonoscopy is a fairly common test that serves both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. It has been considered the gold standard in colorectal cancer screening for several years. Due to the nature of the examination, various types of complications may occur.

The role of photodynamic therapy in breast cancer - A review of in vitro research.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women and the incidence of occurrence is increasing. Currently, there are many methods of detecting and treating breast cancer. Some treatments have a number of side effects.