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Book SynopsisExpert advice from world-leading child allergy specialists + 100 recipes from Australia's No.1 food site Australian families affected by common food-related allergies can now rejoice with this ground-breaking cookbook developed with expertise provided by Australia's leading child health specialists at Murdoch Children's Research Institute, with a wealth of easy, family-friendly recipes from Australia's number one food platform, taste.com.au. The Allergy Friendly Family Cookbook will revolutionise family kitchens and school lunchboxes everywhere, with helpful and practical tips drawn from the latest research by paediatric and allergy specialists at Murdoch Children's Research Institute. This essential resource includes easy-to-understand, evidence-based advice and is packed with tried and tested allergy-friendly recipes the whole family will enjoy, from breakfast, lunch and lunchbox ideas through to dinner, dessert and special occasions. Complete with handy 'at-a-glance' icons and e

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Book SynopsisContact urticaria syndrome was first defined in 1975 and since then scientific interest has steadily increased. New cases are continuously being reported furnishing information on novel clinical features. A large number of compounds could be responsible for triggering the syndrome including fragrances, cosmetics, latex, preservatives, flavorings, and disinfectants.However, contact urticaria syndrome is often misdiagnosed in part due to a misinterpretation of its clinical manifestation and lack of knowledge of appropriate testing protocols and diagnostic programs. The latter have to be individualized for each patient based on the substance in question, medical history, possible concomitant disease, and clinical symptoms reported after exposure to the suspected culprit. Contact Urticaria Syndrome explains various aspects of this syndrome. The book discusses its definition, history, epidemiology, and occupational relevance. It also provides a detailed discussion ofTable of ContentsContact Urticaria Syndrome: Definition, History, Etiology, and Relevance. Contact Urticaria Syndrome: Epidemiology and Occupational Relevance. Contact Urticaria Syndrome: How It Is Clinically Manifested and to Diagnose It. Mast Cell Biology and Its Role in the Immediate Skin Contact Reactions. The Oral Allergy Syndrome. Atopic Diathesis and Contact Urticaria Syndrome. Proteins as Trigger Factors of Immediate Skin Contact Reactions. Chemical Compounds as Trigger Factors of Immediate Contact Skin Reactions. Nonimmunological Contact Urticaria. Immunologic Contact Urticaria. Immunoglobulin E: Pathogenic Relevance in Urticaria and Eczema. Contact Urticaria Syndrome: Diagnostic Tools and Test Procedures. Molecular Diagnosis in Contact Urticaria Caused by Proteins. Skin Tests and Specific IgE Determinations in the Diagnosis of Contact Urticaria and Respiratory Disease Caused by Low-Molecular-Weight Chemicals. Agricultural Chemicals. Animals and Animal Products as Causes of Contact Urticaria and Protein Contact Dermatitis. Contact Urticaria and Eczema from Dental Products. Contact Urticaria Syndrome Induced by Drugs. Contact Urticaria, Dermatitis, and Respiratory Allergy Caused by Enzymes. Contact Urticaria Syndrome from Epoxy Resin. Contact Urticaria Syndrome from Foods and Food Derivatives. Cosmetic Components Causing Contact Urticaria Syndrome: An Update. Contact Urticaria Syndrome from Reactive Dyes in Textiles. Hairdressing Products: Contact Urticaria Syndrome. Metals as a Cause of Contact Urticaria Syndrome. Skin Allergy Caused by Organic Acid Anhydrides. Immediate Skin Contact Reactions from Plants. Contact Urticaria to Preservatives and Disinfectants. Seminal Plasma Hypersensitivity and Immediate Contact Skin Reactions to Bodily Fluids.

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Book SynopsisA dairy-free rich chocolate tart that only takes 10 minutes to make? Banana waffles drizzled with maple syrup that are gluten-free? Flaky sausage rolls that are totally plant-based? Gooey nut butter choc pots made without eggs and ready to eat, fresh from the oven, in just 15 minutes? If you have suffered ill health or have food allergies and intolerances and are looking for recipes that can be made in minutes, with instructions you can understand, using ingredients you probably already have and are guaranteed healthy and tasty, then this is the only cookbook you need in your kitchen.Healthy Living James includes 80 delicious recipes, each one gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and mainly plant-based (but with easy options to add in meat or fish). Every recipe aims to teach you how easy it is to cook this food, using affordable supermarket ingredients and a couple of pots and pans, even if you have limited time, energy or skill. &

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Book SynopsisWith more than two hundred pages of quinoa-inspired cuisine, The Quintessential Quinoa Cookbook is unlike any other quinoa cookbook. Inside you’ll find the quinoa queen behind CookbookQuinoa.net Wendy Polisi’s exclusive, tried-and-tested recipes. She offers photographs and nutritional information for every recipe, and alternative ingredients and preparation methods. The Quintessential Quinoa Cookbook offers vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, fast and easy, eating clean, quinoa recipes for kids, and even desserts (need I say more?). Let’s take a quick peek at the recipes included:Black bean and quinoa tostadas Quinoa burgers Almond fudge quinoa brownies Sun-dried tomato and goat cheese pizza And much more! With so many ways to prepare this wholesome superfood, the popularity of quinoa continues to grow. Whether you’re a home cook looking to try something new, or a quinoa connoisseur looking for inspired and creative recipes—The Quintessential Quinoa Cookbook is the book for you!

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Book SynopsisHow do allergies work? How have they changed in the last ten or twenty years? Why do so many people suffer from and live with them? In The Complete Guide to Allergies, author and allergist Dr. Catherine Quéquet explores the world of the most common allergies and introduces readers to the strangest and newest allergies that have impacted large numbers of the population in recent years. Pollen, dust mites, seafood, nut, dairy, and gluten are only the tip of the allergy iceberg. If the world of allergies were simple, it would be easy to get rid of them, but the growing number of people suffering from allergies know that it is far from being that straightforward. An allergy appears when a person with a sensitivity meets an allergen. However, in the polluted and hyper-consuming world in which we live, cocktail effects and risk situations multiply at any moment of the day: when we get dressed, when we slee

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Book SynopsisAn allergy diagnosis can be overwhelming and life changing but this book provides brings together all the in-depth information and practical tips you need. It includes interviews with the country's leading allergy experts, advice from people living with allergies and has been endorsed by Allergy UK. Living With Allergies provides insight into each allergic condition, how to cope at different life stages and information on diagnosis, treatment and everyday management. It also includes tips the doctors don't tell you: How do you manage allergy anxiety? How do you keep your child safe at school? How can you travel abroad with allergies? This book will help you learn how to live with allergies in a proactive and positive way.

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Book SynopsisBy Alexa Baracaia, winner of the 2022 Free From Hero AwardThe discovery that your child has a serious food allergy can be life-changing, accompanied as it often is by an emergency dash to the hospital, the acquisition of several EpiPens, and a large dose of anxiety. My Family and Food Allergies is for anyone caring for, or close to, a child with food allergies. It covers every aspect of the journey from diagnosis to helping your child on the path to independence. First and foremost, it is aimed at parents but it is also a must-read for grandparents, friends, teachers and others keen to learn more about living with food allergies. It is bursting with practical tips and expert advice on how to navigate each fresh milestone and challenge, including school care plans, understanding where the real risks are (and what is manageable) and how to handle things like school bake sales, celebratory occasions and birthday parties. It features failsafe recipes for every occasion, including the best 'free from' birthday cake recipe ever, as well as advice on travel and flying, on what to look for in accommodation and a mini-allergy-friendly guide for resorts such as Disneyland, restaurant chains, and so on. With an outline of what we can hope for the future, where the science is now, and what the experts predict will happen in the battle against severe food allergies, this really is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to safely support and inform their child on the path to independence.Trade ReviewAlexa gives you instant confidence. Her research is exceptional, and the organisation of the material... is flawless. Despite the volume (300-odd pages) it never feels overwhelming, thanks to Alexa's readable, clear style, which blends well-explained science and medicine, gem after gem of useful information on everything an allergy family might need. * Alex Gazzola, 'Allergy Insight' *A must-read for anyone living with a food allergy... the author's own experiences shine light on a positive future living with allergy, after a daunting diagnosis. * Nutfreeliving.co.uk *[I] endorse this new book, it covers many topics that will be of great use to allergy families and does so in a very accessible way, well done. * George du Toit, Professor of Paediatric Allergy, Kings College London, Evelina London, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust *

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Book SynopsisThe book "The Fundamentals of Hypersensitivity and Allergy" comprises of seven chapters and describes the historical perspective, causes and classification of hypersensitivities, which are important in understanding the current issues regarding conditions in which the immune system which normally serves a protective role has a harmful effect. This book describes the original concept of hypersensitivity and allergy and how sensitive individuals respond to different allergens, drugs and other agents, where the body reacts with an exaggerated immune response that ultimately results in tissue damage. The classification of hypersensitive reactions given by Gell and Coombs with the modifications made to the previous classification are described in detail. Different types of hypersensitivities, their process, the contribution of various cells and molecules to normal immune responses and to hypersensitive reactions are discussed separately. The examples for different types of immune responses are described thoroughly to get a proper understanding of the topic. The clinical manifestations of different types of hypersensitivities and their means of prevention, evaluation and management are also depicted in separate chapters with clear insight. Lastly, the airborne allergens responsible for the allergy, different types of aeroallergens, their effects and allergies caused by them are described. The effect of climate change on aeroallergen production, various diagnostic tests for detection of aero-allergy with their prevention and control are discussed in detail separately. The book contains a reasonable number of diagrams, flowcharts and tables. Besides this, various interesting and self-explanatory illustrations are incorporated to make the book useful to the students for whom it is written. The question bank, which includes long answer type, short answer type and multiple choice questions with their answers at the very end of each chapter, is developed to get a full grasp of the topic.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors; About the Editor; Acknowledgements; Hypersensitivity Reaction; Gell and Coombs Classification of Hypersensitivity; Type I Hypersensitivity (Allergy or Immediate Type Hypersensitivity); Type II Hypersensitivity (Antibody-Mediated Cytotoxic Hypersensitivity); Type III Hypersensitivity (Immune-Complex Mediated Hypersensitivity); Type IV Hypersensitivity (Delayed Type Hypersensitivity); Aeroalergens and Their Control; Index; Preface.

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Book SynopsisOnly in very recent times have therapies been developed that are specific to a particular manifestation of autoimmune disease, and these have begun to replace the all-purpose remedies of the past 30 years. This volume, which draws on the principles of immunology presented in Volume 1050 (Autoimmunity: Concepts and Diagnosis at the Cutting Edge), extends these concepts to the realm of clinical findings and current therapy for many autoimmune and connective tissue disorders. Both organ-specific and organ-nonspecific diseases are covered, and one section is entirely focused on treatment. Treatments using cytokines, chemokines, cognate receptors, and genetic interactions are particularly prominent in these reports, and attention is also paid to the increasing use of intravenous imunoglobulins and both monoclonal and imunosuppressive agents. A therapeutic void remains, but the work reported on here contributes considerably to the effort to fill that void. NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/nyas. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to the Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information about becoming a member.Table of ContentsForeword: Yehuda Shoenfeld and M. Eric Gershwin. . Part I: Organ-Specific Autoimmune Diseases:. 1. Activation, Apoptosis, and Clearance of Neutrophils in Wegener's Granulomatosis: André P. van Rossum, Pieter C. Limburg, and Cees G. M. Kallenberg. 2. Is PR3-ANCA Formation Initiated in Wegener's Granulomatosis Lesions? Granulomas as Potential Lymphoid Tissue Maintaining Autoantibody Production: J Voswinkel, A Müller, and P Lamprecht. 3. Clinical Relevance of Antiphospholipid Antibodies in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Philipp von Landenberg, Michael Baumgartner, Juergen Schoelmerich, Karl J. Lackner, and Reinhild Klein. 4. IL-10 and the Cytokine Network in the Pathogenesis of Human Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: Caterina Toriani-Terenzi and Enzo Fagiolo. 5. Crohn's Disease Is Associated with Polymorphism of CARD15/NOD2 Gene in a Hungarian Population: Zsuzsanna Nagy, Oszkár Karádi, György Rumi, György Rumi, Jr., Alajos Pár, Gyula Mózsik, László Czirják, and Gábor Süto. 6. Apoptosis in Human Skin: Role in Pathogenesis of Various Diseases and Relevance for Therapy: Esther Reefman, Pieter C. Limburg, Cees G. M. Kallenberg, and Marc Bijl. 7. Cancer-Associated Myositis: Clinical Features and Prognostic Signs: Andrea Ponyi, Tamás Constantin, Miklós Garami, Csilla andrás, Béla Tállai, Andrea Váncsa, Lajos Gergely, and Katalin Dankó. 8. Control of Type 1 Autoimmune Diabetes by Naturally Occurring CD4+CD25+ Regulatory T Lymphocytes in Neonatal NOD Mice: C A Piccirillo, M Tritt, E Sgouroudis, A Albanese, M Pyzik, and V Hay. 9. The Role of Methallothioneins in Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis and Multiple Sclerosis: Carmen Espejo and Eva M. Martínez-Cáceres. 10. Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein/ß2-Glycoprotein I Complexes and Autoantibodies in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Luis R. Lopez, Beth L. Hurley, Daniel F. Simpson, and Eiji Matsuura. 11. Autoantibodies to Human 6 Integrin in Patients with Bullous Pemphigoid: Mária Kiss, Ádám Perényi, Ilona Marczinovits, János Molnár, Attila Dobozy, Lajos Kemény, and Sándor Husz. 12. Soluble HLA Class I and Class II Molecules in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: Acute Response to Interferon-ß1a Treatment and Their Use as Markers of Disease Activity: Alireza Minagar, Irena Adamashvilli, Stephen L. Jaffe, Michael F. Glabus, Eduardo Gonzalez-Toledo, and Roger E. Kelley. 13. Proinflammatory Cytokines and Autoimmunity in Churg-Strauss Syndrome: B Hellmich, E Csernok, and W L Gross. 14. Rheumatic Fever: How S. pyogenes-Primed Peripheral T Cells Trigger Heart Valve Lesions: L Guilherme, K C Faé, S E Oshiro, A C Tanaka, P M A Pomerantzeff, and J Kalil. 15. Avidity of Anti-ß2-Glycoprotein I and Thrombosis or Pregnancy Loss in Patients with Antiphospholipid Syndrome: S Cucnik, B Bozic, T Kveder, M Tomsic, and B Rozman. 16. Neurological Complications of Celiac Disease and Autoimmune Mechanisms: Preliminary Data of a Prospective Study in Adult Patients: C Briani, G Zara, E Toffanin, S Ruggero, A Ferrarini, F De Lazzari, M Luca, D Faggian, F Grassivaro, M Ermani, R Pezzani, B Giometto, and A D'odorico. 17. E2F1–/– C57BL/6 Mice Overexpressing a Human Bcl-2 Transgene in B Cells Develop a Mild Autoimmune Syndrome: María J. Marín, Itxaso García, Marta Peña, Ainhoa Bolívar, Ana Zubiaga, and Marcos Lóez-Hoyos. 18. Systemic Thromboembolism in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Mechanisms and Clinical Applications: Gilad Twig, Gisele Zandman-Goddard, Martine Szyper-Kravitz, and Yehuda Shoenfeld. 19. Pregnancy Loss and Endometriosis: Pathogenic Role of Anti-Laminin-1 Autoantibodies: Junko Inagaki, Akane Kondo, Luis R. Lopez, Yehuda Shoenfeld, and Eiji Matsuura. 20. Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Solving the Enigma: Alessia Giorgini, Carlo Selmi, Pietro Invernizzi, Mauro Podda, Massimo Zuin, and M Eric Gershwin. 21. The Stages of Type 1A Diabetes: Naru Babaya, Maki Nakayama, and George S. Eisenbarth. 22. Soluble CD40L in Plasma of Patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Sabine Oertelt, Pietro Invernizzi, Carlo Selmi, Mauro Podda, and M Eric Gershwin. 23. Decreased Serum Leptin Levels in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: A Link between Metabolism and Autoimmunity?: Roman Rieger, Sabine Oertelt, Carlo Selmi, Pietro Invernizzi, Mauro Podda, and M Eric Gershwin. 24. Analysis of the Foxp3/Scurfin Gene in Crohn's Disease: Ogyi Park, Irina Grishina, Patrick S. Leung, M Eric Gershwin, and T Prindiville. . Part II: Systematic Autoimmune Diseases:. 25. Juvenile Systemic Sclerosis: A Follow-up Study of Eight Patients: Szilvia Szamosi, László Maródi, László Czirják, Zoltán Ellenes, and Gabriella Szücs. 26. Antifodrin Antibodies in Sjögren's Syndrome: A Review: Torsten Witte. 27. Generation and Characterization of Three Monoclonal IgM Antiphospholipid Antibodies Recognizing Different Phospholipid Antigens: Catharina Buschmann, Christian Fischer, Viola Ochsenhirt, Carolin Neukirch, Karl J. Lackner, and Philipp von Landenberg. 28. Premature Immunosenescence in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis Patients: Marielle Thewissen, Loes Linsen, Veerle Somers, Piet Geusens, Jef Raus, and Piet Stinissen. 29. Association of Rheumatoid Arthritis with HLA-DR1 and HLA-DR4 in Hungary: Anikó Kapitány, Erika Zilahi, Sándor Szántó, Gabriella Szücs, Zoltán Szabó, Anikó Végvári, Péter Rass, Sándor Sipka, Gyula Szegedi, and Zoltán Szekanecz. 30. Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Is Associated with Impaired Endothelial Function in Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Emily C. Somers, Wendy Marder, Mariana J. Kaplan, Robert D. Brook, and W Joseph McCune. 31. Early Atherosclerosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Effects of Smoking on Thickness of the Carotid Artery Intima Media: Roberto Gerli, Yaniv Sherer, Gaetano Vaudo, Giuseppe Schillaci, Boris Gilburd, andrea Giordano, Elena Bartoloni Bocci, Rosita Allegrucci, Simona Marchesi, Elmo Mannarino, and Yehuda Shoenfeld. 32. Investigation of Arthritic Joint Destruction by a Novel Fibroblast-Based Model: U Sack, B Sehm, F Kahlenberg, A Murr, J Lehmann, A Tannapfel, K Uberla, A Moessner, A Dietrich, F Emmrich, F Lange, A Jungel, J-M Braun, and U Anderegg. 33. Prevalence of Antiphospholipid and Antioxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein Antibodies in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Yaniv Sherer, Roberto Gerli, Gaetano Vaudo, Giuseppe Schillaci, Boris Gilburd, andrea Giordano, Elena Bartoloni Bocci, Rosita Allegrucci, Simona Marchesi, Elmo Mannarino, and Yehuda Shoenfeld. 34. Mono-organic versus Multi-organic Involvement in Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Gabriela Medina, Olga Vera-Lastra, Ulises Angeles, and Luis J. Jara. 35. OxLDL/ß2GPI Complexes and Autoantibodies in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Sclerosis, and Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Pathogenic Implications for Vascular Involvement: Luis R. Lopez, Daniel F. Simpson, Beth L. Hurley, and Eiji Matsuura. 36. Anti-HSP60 Immunity Is Already Associated with Atherosclerosis Early in Life: M Knoflach, D Bernhard, and G Wick. 37. Determinants of Vessel Targeting in Vasculitis: Gary S. Hoffman. 38. Lymphocyte Activation as a Possible Measure of Atherosclerotic Risk in Patients with Sleep Apnea: Larissa Dyugovskaya, Peretz Lavie, and Lena Lavie. 39. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Atherosclerosis, and Autoantibodies: Sandra Zampieri, Luca Iaccarino, Anna Ghirardello, Elena Tarricone, Silvia Arienti, Piercarlo Sarzi-Puttini, Pierfranca Gambari, and andrea Doria. 40. Accelerated Atherosclerosis in Patients with Systemic Autoimmune Diseases: Karina de Leeuw, Cees Kallenberg, and Marc Bijl. 41. Nocturnal Hormones and Clinical Rhythms in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Maurizio Cutolo, Kati Otsa, Oivi Aakre, and Alberto Sulli. 42. Xenobiotic-Induced Recruitment of Autoantigens to Nuclear Proteasomes Suggests a Role for Altered Antigen Processing in Scleroderma: Min Chen and Anna von Mikecz. 43. Humoral Antigenic Targets of the Ribosomal P0 Lupus Autoantigen Are Not Limited to the Carboxyl Region: Benjamin F. Bruner, Donny M. Wynn, Morris Reichlin, John B. Harley, and Judith A. James. 44. Clinical Correlations of Potential Activity Markers in Systemic Sclerosis: R Becvár, J Stork, V Pesáková, A Stánová, H Hulejová, L Rysová, A Zatloukalová, P Zatloukal, M Jáchymová, and L Pourová. 45. Complement Activation: A Novel Pathogenic Mechanism in the Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Silvia S. Pierangeli, Mariano Vega-Ostertag, Xiaowei Liu, and Guillermina Girardi. 46. The Interplay of Chemokines and Dendritic Cells in the Pathogenesis of Lupus Nephritis: Marco Tucci, Nicola Calvani, Hanno B. Richards, Cosima Quatraro, and Franco Silvestris. 47. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Regulation of Autoantibody Production in Lupus: Bevra H. Hahn, Fanny Ebling, Ram R. Singh, Ram P. Singh, George Karpouzas, and Antonio La Cava. 48. The Role of Innate and Adaptive Immunity to Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein in the Development of Atherosclerosis: Kazuko Kobayashi, Luis R. Lopez, Yehuda Shoenfeld, and Eiji Matsuura. 49. Predictive Markers for Development of Severe Organ Involvement in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis: Laure Ysebrant De Lendonck, Annick Ocmant, Florence Roufosse, and Elie Cogan. 50. Hughes Syndrome, the Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A New Chapter in Neurology: Giovanni Sanna, Maria Laura Bertolaccini, and Graham R. V. Hughes. 51. New Facet of Antiphospholipid Antibodies: Guido Valesini and Cristiano Alessandri. . Part III: Treatment:. 52. Inhibitor Development in Patients with Hemophilia A after Continuous Infusion of FVIII Concentrates: CH von Auer, J Oldenburg, M von Depka, C Escuriola-Ettinghausen, K Kurnik, H Lenk, and I Scharrer. 53. Increased Spontaneous Apoptosis of CD4+CD25+ T Cells in Patients with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Reduced by Infliximab: E Toubi, A Kessel, Z Mahmudov, K Hallas, M Rozenbaum, and I Rosner. 54. Synergistic Effect of Avemar on Proinflammatory Cytokine Production and Ras-Mediated Cell Activation: András Telekes, Endre Kiss-Tóth, Tünde Nagy, Eva E. Qwarnstrom, Erzsébet Kúsz, Timea Polgár, Ákos Resetár, Steven K. Dower, and Erno Duda. 55. Fermented Wheat Germ Extract (Avemar) in the Treatment of Cancer and Autoimmune Diseases: Laszlo G. Boros, Michele Nichelatti, and Yehuda Shoenfeld. 56. Open-Label 24-Month Study Evaluating Infliximab Therapy in Patients with Psoriatic Spondyloarthropathy: J J Scali, A Kaminsky, J Salomón, S Visentini, and E Dancziger. 57. Cyclosporine: From Renal Transplantation to Autoimmune Diseases: Claudio Ponticelli. 58. Autoimmunity and Anti-TNF- Agents: Fabiola Atzeni, Maurizio Turiel, Franco Capsoni, andrea Doria, Pierluigi Meroni, and Piercarlo Sarzi-Puttini. 59. Combination Treatment of Rat Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis with Methotrexate, Probiotic Bacteria Enterococcus faecium, and Selenium: Jozef Rovensky, Karol Svík, Vladimír Matha, Richard Istok, Vojtech Kamarád, Libor Ebringer, Miroslav Ferencík, and Mária Stancíková. 60. Comparative Analysis of Antigen Specificities in the Monomeric and Dimeric Fractions of Intravenous Immunoglobulin: Sylvia M. Miescher, Alexander Schaub, Marco Ghielmetti, Michael Baumann, Monique Vogel, Reinhard Bolli, and Beda Stadler. 61. Treatment of Pemphigus Vulgaris with Protein A Immunoadsorption: Case Report of Long-Term History Showing Favorable Outcome: Nina Frost, Gerald Messer, Gerhard Fierlbeck, Teut Risler, and Simon D. Lytton. 62. Immunosuppressive Therapy and Clinical Evolution in Forty-nine Patients with Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Glomerulonephritis: E Kokolina, E Alexopoulos, C Dimitriadis, A Vainas, P Giamalis, A Papagianni, D Ekonomidou, and D Memmos. 63. Management of Thrombosis in Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Pregnancy: Guillermo Ruiz-Irastorza and Munther A. Khamashta. 64. Gene-Gun Biolistic Immunization Encoding Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase: A Model for Studying Langerhans Cell Abnormalities and Mimicry in the Nonobese Diabetic Mouse: Béatrice Joussemet, Anh-Tuan Vu, Pierre Sai, and Jean-Marie Bach. 65. Intra-bone Marrow-Bone Marrow Transplantation: A New Strategy for Treatment of Stem Cell Disorders: Susumu Ikehara. 66. Removal of Pathogenic Autoantibodies by Immunoadsorption: Alon Y. Hershko and Yaakov Naparstek. 67. Chemokine Receptors: Attractive Targets for Drug Discovery: Nuria Godessart. 68. Rationale for T Cell Inhibition by Cyclosporin A in Major Autoimmune Diseases: G F Ferraccioli, P Tomietto, and M De Santis. 69. Partial Response to Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment of Severe Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura in a Patient with Common Variable Immunodeficiency: J Carbone, A Escudero, M Mayayo, M Ballesteros, A Perez-Corral, S Sanchez-Ramon, E Sarmiento, D Micheloud, and E Fernandez-Cruz. 70. CD20 Mimicry by a mAb Rituximab-Specific Linear Peptide: A Potential Tool for Active Immunotherapy of Autoimmune Diseases: Federico Perosa, Elvira Favoino, Maria Antonietta Caragnano, and Franco Dammacco. 71. Anticytokine Therapy, Especially Anti-Interferon-, as a Pathogenetic Treatment in TH-1 Autoimmune Diseases: Simon Skurkovich and Boris Skurkovich. 72. Therapeutic T Cell-Based Vaccination for Neurodegenerative Disorders: The Role of CD4+CD25+ Regulatory T Cells: Michal Schwartz and Jonathan Kipnis. 73. Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Stanley M. Naguwa. 74. Pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Targeting Cytokines: Jochen Zwerina, Kurt Redlich, Georg Schett, and Josef S. Smolen. 75. Anti-inflammatory and Immune Regulatory Properties of 5-androsten-3ß, 17ß-Diol (HE2100), and Synthetic Analogue HE3204: Implications for Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases: D Auci, F Nicoletti, K Mangano, R Pieters, S Nierkens, L Morgan, H Offner, J Frincke, and C Reading. 76. Immunomodulatory Effects of Intravenous Immunoglobulins as a Treatment for Autoimmune Diseases, Cancer, and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Tal Sapir, Miri Blank, and Yehuda Shoenfeld. 77. Response of Vasculitic Peripheral Neuropathy to Intravenous Immunoglobulin: Yair Levy, Yosef Uziel, Giesele Zandman, Pnina Rotman, Hawared Amital, Yaniv Sherer, Pnina Langevitz, Boleck Goldman, and Yehuda Shoenfeld. 78. Involvement of Innate Immunity in the Development of Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases: Helena Tlaskalová-Hogenová, Ludmila Tucková, Renata Stepánková, Tomás Hudcovic, Lenka Palová-Jelínková, Hana Kozáková, Pavel Rossmann, Daniel Sanchez, Jana Cinová, Tomás Hrncír, Miloslav Kverka, Lenka Frolová, Holm Uhlig, Fiona Powrie, and Paul Bland. 79. Do We Need New Treatment That Goes beyond Tumor Necrosis Factor Blockers for Rheumatoid Arthritis?: Reinhard E. Voll and Joachim R. Kalden

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Book SynopsisAs the busy mother of five young children, Kelly Rudnicki faced a daily challenge when it came to feeding her family. Things got even more complicated when one of her sons was diagnosed with severe food allergies. Launching the Food Allergy Mama website, she struck a chord with parents and home cooks in similar situations and made it her mission to prove that allergen-free meals can be easy and flavorful. Showcasing the very best of Rudnicki's repertoire, The Food Allergy Mama's Easy, Fast Family Meals makes it simple to please a hungry crowd.Rudnicki purposely tests her recipes on friends and neighbors who don't have food allergies just to make sure her cooking tastes like "regular" cuisine. The result is a bounty of delicious offerings, including:Morning Glory Muffins Breakfast Burritos Creamy Tomato Soup Hearty Pasta Featuring Grandma Jeanne's Bolognese Sauce Oatmeal Fudge BarsAll recipes are made without milk, butter, cheese, eggs, or nuts. She also includes time-saving tips, and ideas for inexpensive ingredient substitutions, including tofu and applesauce. Menu ideas and holiday celebrations make this book the most comprehensive guide of its kind-a one-stop resource for allergen-free, worry-free home cooking every day of the week.

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Book SynopsisA revised and updated version of the definitive peanut allergy book. Since the second edition of The Peanut Allergy Answer Book was published in 2006, much additional research has been published in the field of peanut allergy and anaphylaxis, including new diagnostic tests and new vaccines and therapies, including oral desensitization and human trials for Chinese herbal medication. New information has emerged on the risk factors for the development of peanut allergy during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and in infant diets, which has led to a paradigm shift in how we think about what to eat and what to avoid. National guidelines for the management of food allergies from the National Institutes of Health were published in 2010. In addition, there has been a great increase in public awareness of the societal impact of peanut allergy such as in schools and childcare facilities, in restaurants, and the food industry. This has led to the publication of national guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for school management of food allergies and anaphylaxis, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2011, School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act, and legislation for restaurant guidelines for food-allergic consumers. The incidence of peanut allergies has tripled in the past ten years and continues to increase, yet the present management of peanut allergy remains largely preventive through avoidance and education. The Peanut Allergy Answer Book, 3rd Edition, contains more than 50% new material, including new chapters such as "Is Early Avoidance of Peanut Good or Bad?"; "Should the Sibling of a Child with Peanut Allergy Avoid Peanuts?"; "Should I Avoid Eating Peanuts and Other Allergenic Foods while Breastfeeding?"; and "At What Age Should Peanuts and Nuts Be Introduced into the Child's Diet?"

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Book SynopsisCooking and sharing meals is something every family should be able to enjoy together - however many family members eat gluten-free. If your household is avoiding gluten, this book will lead the way to recreating your family's old favourites, and introduce you to a few new ones, too!GLUTEN-FREE FAMILY FAVOURITES makes gluten-free cooking fun, with 75 recipes designed to meet your family's everyday needs (and wants!), including:- Breakfasts to start the day off right (French Toast Sticks, Banana Mini Muffins, Sweet Potato Pancakes)- Snacks and sides that satisfy (Cashew Coconut Chia Squares, Soft Pretzels)- Balanced dinners (Pumpkin Gnocchi Nuggets, Spaghetti Bolognese, Quesadillas) and more!Each recipe includes 'Kids Can' tips to get kids themselves helping with the cooking, plus modifications for families avoiding other allergens or eating a vegetarian or vegan diet. Authors Kelli and Peter Bronski also teach the ins and outs of a gluten-free diet, including how to maintain a gluten-free kitchen, avoid cross-contamination, reduce the higher grocery bills that can come with a gluten-free diet, and empower children to select and prepare food for themselves.

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Book SynopsisFood allergy is an adverse reaction resulting from an inappropriate immunological response to a food antigen. It usually presents itself as a multi-system involvement. Definitive treatment of food allergy is strict elimination of the offending food from the diet. Symptomatic reactivity to food allergens is generally very specific, and patients rarely react to more than one food in a botanical or animal species. If elimination diets are prescribed, care must be taken to ensure that they are palatable and nutritionally adequate. Patients must have a good knowledge of foods containing the allergen and must be taught to scrutinise the labels of all packaged food carefully. This book examines the effects of food allergies, as well as the various treatments that are available for this condition.

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Book SynopsisThis book deals primarily with pathogenesis, specific immunology, clinical management and efforts to prevent and treat Cytomegalovirus infection. The book includes chapters on the management of CMV infection in pregnancy, CMV and male fertility, CMV and immunity, risk factors, diagnosis and impact on immunity and health, as well as antiviral and vaccine strategies against CMV.

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Book SynopsisGiven that micro-organisms are everywhere, they naturally appear in plants and animals. A small percentage of these micro-organisms are pathogenic and, therefore, require control measures. It could be thought that finding a microbial etiological agent in a food could be very useful. But, maybe, the detection in foods of micro-organisms will only be tackled when an outbreak occurs. This book focuses on how to prevent and survive food-borne diseases.

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Book SynopsisMalaria is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases worldwide. Severe malaria leads to the death of close to two million individuals every year. Plasmodium falciparum, the causative agent of the most severe form of malaria is becoming increasingly resistant to current drugs, including artemisinin. This book presents current advances and comprehensive material in the biology of the parasite responsible for the most enduring and devastating disease of mankind. This book addresses P. falciparum infection and severe malaria, the role of heat shock proteins in the development and pathogenicity of the parasite, the biosynthesis of isoprenoid, specifically the methylerythritol phosphate (MEP) pathway in the erythrocytic stages of the parasite is described.

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Book SynopsisLatin American Paleo Cooking combines exciting, new flavours and unique ingredients that adventurous paleos and foodies will not want to miss out on. With the help of co-author Millie, Amanda's Puerto Rican mother-in-law, Amanda provides authentic recipes inspired by Puerto Rican, Cuban, Haitian and Caribbean flavours. Recipes include Anticuchos (Peruvian Beef Heart Kebabs), Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Seasoned Ground Beef), Chicharrones (Pan-Latin Fried Pork Belly), Mofongo Relleno de Camarones (Puerto Rican Plantain Stuffed with Stewed Shrimp), Carimanolas (Columbian Stuffed Yuca Fritters), Mangu (Dominican Mashed Plantains) and Hojaldre (Puerto Rican Spice Cake), all as flavourful as they are healthy. Amanda has achieved lifechanging success with the Paleo diet, losing 80 pounds in one year. She has 24k Facebook followers and has been featured in Redbook, The Huffington Post, First for Women, Buzzfeed and PopSugar. With Amanda's incredible Paleo recipes, readers can enjoy the flavours of Latin home cooking right in their very own kitchens.

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Book SynopsisThe peanut is an important crop grown on over 21 million hectares worldwide. Although peanuts have had an adverse image due to their content in saturated fatty acids, it is important to mention they also are an excellent source of protein, vitamins, and minerals for human nutrition. In addition, peanuts contain relevant bioactive constituents that can provide a wide range of health benefits. Unfortunately, peanuts are also one, if not, the most allergenic vegetables and the most common food-related cause of IgE-mediated allergic reactions, mainly in westernised countries. This book will present an up-to-date overview regarding peanut composition, physical characteristics and bioactive properties. The second part will cover peanut and legume allergen characteristics, together with their prevalence. In addition, the therapeutic strategies to treat peanut allergy and the problem regarding the cross-reactivity of peanut and other allergens will be discussed.

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Book SynopsisThis is a textbook for students and practitioners involved in the management of patients with ocular allergy. Allergic disorders of the ocular surface affect more than 20% of the general population and they are ocular diseases in which IgE- and/or T-lymphocyte mediated mechanisms are involved. They can have a significant impact on an individual''s quality of life. This book addresses the important aspects of allergic disorders of the ocular surface with particular emphasis on the pathomechanism and pharmacotherapy of the different types of ocular allergy. The cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the pathomechanism of allergic eye diseases, as well as the lymphocytic activation process are also discussed. The book will provide the reader with considerable insight into the pharmacotherapy of allergic eye diseases with emphasis on the clinical pharmacology of anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical agents.

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Book SynopsisThe leishmaniases are vector-borne diseases due to infection caused by parasitic protozoans belonging to the Leishmania genus, which find hosts in various wild and domestic animals and can be occasionally transmitted to humans by insect vectors. In this book, the authors discuss the symptoms, treatment and potential complications of leishmaniasis. Topics include immunity against leishmaniasis; the clinical haematology, epidemiology and aetiology of leishmaniasis; the role of neutrophils in visceral leishmaniasis; atypical manifestations of canine visceral leishmaniasis; and the parasitological and serological diagnosis of canine visceral leishmaniasis.

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Book SynopsisRotavirus infection is a common cause of acute gastroenteritis in children, which can cause severe dehydration and even death. There are many publications on extra-intestinal manifestations that have been associated with rotavirus infection. It has been associated with neurological manifestations as afebrile seizures, convulsive status, cerebellitis, encephalitis or encephalopathy, digestive manifestations as pancreatitis and even increased risk of type 1 diabetes mellitus. There are also publications relating to cardiopulmonary manifestations with Rotavirus as myocarditis and pneumonitis and even sudden death. It has also been associated with vasculitis such as Kawasaki disease and others. This book discusses the clinical manifestations of the rotavirus infection. It examines the epidemiology, the clinical characteristics, and treatment options available for the infection.

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Book SynopsisFood allergy is an inappropriate immune response to certain food components. Although its increasing prevalence over the past two decades and potentially fatal consequences have made food allergy a formidable public health issue, there has been no effective therapy to treat food allergy, and patients are compelled to resort to the strict avoidance of allergenic foods and must have rapid access to emergency care in the event of accidental exposure. Chapter One of this book examines food allergy and vaccinations. Chapter Two describes an effective and safe oral immunotherapy using IFN-y for food allergies with advanced concepts in comparison to the current worldwide approach to oral immunotherapy. Chapter Three evaluates the epidemiological studies in tropical regions done on food allergies and compares them with studies done in the United States and Europe. Chapter Four examines the contribution psychology has made to our understanding of how people live with food allergies, examines the evidence for psychological therapies that may help improve patients'' and parents'' lives and highlights avenues for future research.

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Book SynopsisThis volume covers allergies, defined as hypersensitivity to the immune system, and immune disorders, which are dysfunctions of the immune system classified as different from allergies based on immune system disorders. Readers will explore allergies to common allergens, like pollen and certain foods, as well as a variety of immune disorders, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Coverage includes causes, prevalence, and treatments. Topics in this volume include: Signs and symptoms Food allergies Drug allergies Environmental allergies Genetics Immunodeficiencies Asthma Acute response Late-phase response Essays are comprehensive and accessible to high school students, undergraduates, and general readers interested in learning more about allergies, allergens, and immune disorders. Each essay includes multiple subheads including an opening Summary and Further Reading. The volume ends with a Glossary, Bibliography, and Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Gluten-Free Secret to Enjoying Incredible Sourdough Loaves, Breads & Pastries If you're gluten-free, then you understand the struggle of finding delicious, gluten-free breads and baked goods. But with Mary Thompson, founder of the beloved A Couple of Celiacs food blog, baking scrumptious glutenfree sourdough is not only possible, it's easier than you'd think! Master the art of sourdough baking under the guidance of an expert to whip up wheatless loaves, muffins and pies that'll leave your home smelling like an artisanal bakery. Mary has also included vegan- and allergen-friendly substitutes for her recipes where possible, so everyone can enjoy these gluten-free treats! In her debut cookbook, Mary spills all her secrets to making the gorgeous, crusty sourdough loaves of your dreams. Learn how to cultivate and maintain your gluten-free sourdough starter with detailed timetables and pages of all the tips, tricks and tools you need to get started. You can even take a look inside of Mary's personal gluten-free flour pantry for all of her kitchen favorites. Impress your friends and family with dozens of breads like a Rustic Honey and Oat Loaf, colorful Beetroot and Black Pepper Bread and Mary's Braided Herb and Cheese Loaf. And for sweet variations, try a swirled Chocolate and Hazelnut Babka or some crispy Mixed-Berry Galettes. A revolutionary guide for any breadlovers with celiac disease, gluten intolerance or other dietary concerns, this cookbook will become the go-to staple for every gluten-free kitchen.

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Book SynopsisA delicious dietary approach to soothing psoriasis The standard processed and refined American diet has been shown to contribute to and even exacerbate symptoms of psoriasis. If you are dealing with this complex condition, The Psoriasis Diet Cookbook is filled with simple, stress-free recipes like Blueberry-Spinach Salad and Black Bean Burgers that allow you to reprioritize health and enjoy your food. Each recipe includes a label for quick reference, making menu selections and cooking easier. The Psoriasis Diet Cookbook is based on maximizing whole, savory ingredients and minimizing the intake of triggering foods to restore gut health and reduce irritation. Use these delectable, anti-inflammatory techniques as a valuable tool in your toolbox for pacifying the symptoms of psoriasis. Inside this soothing diet cookbook you''ll find: More than skin deepLearn about the autoimmune condition with lifestyle habits, lists of healthy foods to eat, and ones that can directly cause inflammation. Attention to detailsNutritional info at the recipe levelincluding Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nightshade-Free, Vegetarian, and Vegan labelsmakes menu selections and cooking easier. Fast and easyAccessible ingredients and comprehensive instructions will make meal preparation one less thing you need to worry about. Discover one of the most powerful, yet simple, weapons in the fight against psoriasisnutritionwith this informative cookbook.

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