A5003343830- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Microscopic Colitis
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Adenosine and Purinergic Signaling
- Biomedical and Chemical Research
- Biochemical and Molecular Research
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- Cancer therapeutics and mechanisms
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
2021-2025
University of Basel
2021-2025
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine
2024-2025
University of Bern
2024-2025
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
2018
Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center
2013
Children's Medical Center
2010-2013
Rochester Institute of Technology
2013
Wright State University
2010-2013
United States Air Force
2013
Abstract Background Ambient pollen exposure causes nasal, ocular, and pulmonary symptoms in allergic individuals, but the shape of exposure–response association is not well characterized. We evaluated this determined (1) whether symptom severity differs between subpopulations; (2) how changes over course season; (3) which time lags affect symptoms. Methods Adult study participants ( n = 396) repeatedly scored symptoms, resulting three composite scores. calculated hourly individually relevant...
ABSTRACT Introduction Prolonged or recurrent cough is a common reason for referral to pediatric pulmonologists, yet few studies have assessed its causes. We examined records of children visiting respiratory outpatient clinics in Switzerland and how diagnoses vary by age. Methods analyzed data from the multicenter Swiss Paediatric Airway Cohort study. included 363 (median age 6 years, range 0–16) referred prolonged cough. From records, we extracted information on diagnostic investigations,...
Background: Prior research suggests pollen allergies may be associated with cognitive function, although the effect sizes and specific outcomes varied across studies. With seasons starting earlier intensifying due to climate change, understanding effects of exposure on cognition is increasingly relevant. This study investigated relationship between ambient performance in Swiss adults. Methods: Four assessments were used measure daily 392 participants (299 allergies) over a 10-day period...
After completing this article, readers should be able to: IBD is a complex, multifactorial disease characterized by chronic inflammation in the intestinal tract of genetically predisposed host. The spectrum children primarily includes ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn (CD). With pediatric patients now accounting for 20% to 25% newly diagnosed cases, it becoming increasingly important pediatricians recognize symptoms IBD. (1) In review, we discuss epidemiology, clinical presentation,...
Recent studies have related high pollen concentrations to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, yet very little research concerns pre-clinical health, including effects on blood pressure (BP). The EPOCHAL panel study investigated the exposure-response relationship between ambient exposure systolic diastolic BP in adults. was measured 302 adults with 94 without allergy during season, approximately 16 days per person (6253 observations). Average individually-relevant 96 hours prior...
Background: While airborne pollen is widely recognized as a seasonal cause of sneezing and itchy eyes, its effects on pulmonary function, cardiovascular health, sleep quality, cognitive performance are less well-established. It likely that the public health impact may increase in future due to higher population prevalence sensitization well earlier, longer, more intense seasons, trends attributed climate change. The outcomes have previously been studied through cross-sectional design or at...
Key Clinical Message Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a frequent cause of childhood pneumonia, and extrapulmonary manifestations may be noted at the time infection. While M. has long been associated with Stevens–Johnson syndrome, separate diagnostic entity, pneumoniae‐ induced rash mucositis ( MIRM ), recently proposed to better characterize severe that some patients exhibit. A subset will have without skin rash. Physicians should recognize this clinical entity familiar treatment options for .
Abstract Introduction Prolonged or recurrent cough is a common reason for referral to pediatric pulmonologists, yet few studies have assessed its causes. We examined records of children visiting respiratory outpatient clinics in Switzerland and how diagnoses vary by age. Methods analyzed data from the multicenter Swiss Paediatric Airway Cohort study. included 363 (median age 6 years, range 0–16) referred prolonged cough. From records, we extracted information on diagnostic investigations,...
Abstract Aims of the study Routinely collected health data are increasingly used for research, however important history items may be incomplete in medical records. We assessed clinical documentation exercise-induced respiratory symptoms (EIS) by treating physicians and compared with parent-reported EIS same children. Methods analysed from Swiss Paediatric Airway Cohort (SPAC), a multicentre observational children treated outpatient pulmonology clinics. included 6 to 17 years age who were...
Neonatal meningitis due to Salmonella is uncommon in the developed world. We report a case of enterica serotype Enteritidis (S enteritidis) 4-day-old, which believed have been indirectly transmitted from pet reptile home.
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Climate change alters pollen seasons, a public health concern for the growing number of individuals with sensitization. Prior aerobiological research has inconsistently applied definitions main season (MPS) and drawn heterogeneous conclusions regarding magnitude, directionality, significance long-term trends. We aimed to better understand shifts in MPS onset, duration intensity through multi-definition analysis. METHODS: examined national data Switzerland between 1990...