Microbiome and Immune Profiling in Infant With Cow's Milk Allergy
Cow Milk AllergyNon-IgE-mediated cow's milk allergy (CMPA) is associated to gastrointestinal symptoms, and its cause remains poorly understood, limiting the identification of specific markers to help with the diagnosis. Using a non-invasive method, the aim of this study is to identify new protein markers as well as to profile the bacteria (germs) released in stools of infants during the inflammatory process of this condition (acute and recovery phase). The study group will include infants who are born at term by an uncomplicated birth and diagnosed with non-IgE-mediated CMPA in the first 4 months of life, while the control groups will consist of infants either healthy or infants diagnosed with IgE-mediated CMPA or with a non-allergic gastrointestinal inflammatory condition (NAGIC). All groups will be matched for age, gender, type of feeding and mode of delivery. Stool, urine and blood samples (the latter only if already taken during the hospital admission in severe cases) will be collected at the acute and the recovery phase of this condition while the patient follows a diary free diet (breast milk or hypoallergenic formula milk). Protein markers, bacteria and their products will be measured in stool, urine and blood samples. These measurements will be carried out at the University of Glasgow, Human Nutrition Section labs at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and other University of Glasgow research labs as required. The ultimate aim is to explore the potential role of immune protein markers and bacteria in stools and urine and their possible use in diagnosing the condition non-invasively. Further understanding of the disease's cause may contribute to the development of new infant feed that could provide gut protection.
Hypersensitivity to Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibition in Post-Traumatic Headache
Post-Traumatic HeadacheTo investigate whether sildenafil (phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor) induces migraine-like headache in people with persistent post-traumatic headache (PTH) attributed to mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
Development of Peanut, Sesame, and Tree Nut Allergy in Polish Children at High Risk of Food Allergy...
Atopic DermatitisFood Allergy2 moreThe aim of the study is to assess the prevalence of peanut, tree nuts, and sesame allergy in Polish children at high risk of food allergy. Additionally, the timing of the development of peanut, tree nuts and sesame allergy in the first three years of life in a high-risk population will be assessed.
Implantable Microdevice for In Vivo Drug Sensitivity Testing in Patients With Early Stage, HER2-Positive...
Breast CancerThe purpose of this study is to test the safety and feasibility of placing and removing a small device that contains anti-cancer drugs in a breast tumor of patients who plan on having breast surgery without treatment prior or patients who plan on receiving standard preoperative chemotherapy prior to their breast surgery. This device may be able to predict what types of treatment work best against an individual's breast cancer. With this device, the investigators hope to be able to personalize treatment choices based on an individual's type of breast cancer.
Melbourne Infant Study - Bacille Calmette Guérin (BCG) for Allergy & Infection Reduction
AllergyEczema1 moreTo determine if BCG immunisation at birth, compared to no BCG immunisation, leads to a reduction in measures of allergy and infection in the first 12 months of life. To evaluate the immunological mechanisms underlying the non-specific effects of BCG by comparing markers of immunity between the BCG and non-BCG groups.
Oral Penicillin Challenge and Allergy De-labeling in Children
Penicillin AllergyThe primary purpose of this study is to investigate the portion of penicillin allergy labels that are not true allergies using oral amoxicillin challenges among pediatric patients. The secondary purpose is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of administering oral penicillin allergy challenges in the Pediatric Emergency Department.
Lurbinectedin Combined With Durvalumab in Pre-treated Patients With Extensive Stage Small-cell Lung...
Small Cell Lung CancerPlatinum-Sensitive Lung Small Cell Carcinoma1 moreMulticenter, prospective, open-labeled, 2-arm, randomized non-comparative (2:1) phase II trial assessing the efficacy of lurbinectedin in association with durvalumab
The Effect of Upper Blepharoplasty on Vision Quality in the Early Postoperative Period
Excess Skin of Both EyelidsContrast Sensitivity2 moreContrast sensitivity (CS) and tear film (TF) changes are noted in late postoperative period after upper blepharoplasty (UB), while the same was rarely investigated in the early postoperative period. The reason for aforementioned improvement of vision quality is unclear. Suggested explanations include changes in higher-order aberrations, elimination of the overlay effect created by excess skin on the upper eyelids and/or eyelashes directed toward the eyelid, or changes in corneal topography (CT) and keratometry. Furthermore, there is no consensus on the best technique for UB. Due not only to different surgical techniques, but also to different methods of measuring the tear film quality, it is very difficult to quantify the aforementioned studies. While changes in tear volume parameters and changes in tear film (TF) rupture have been investigated in detail, changes in the lipid layer have rarely been investigated. According to previous studies, there are different findings about changes in CT after UB. The aim of the research is to determine whether there are anatomical (CT) and functional (TF and CS) changes in subjects with functional dermatochalasis before the procedure and in a month-long postoperative period. The research is conducted on examinees diagnosed by clinical examination with functional dermatochalasis with the exclusion of examinees with ocular or systemic conditions affecting TF, best corrected visual acuity or CT. Detailed medical history and ophthalmologic examination will be performed with grading of the external appearance of the upper eyelids. All diseases and conditions that can lead to changes in CS, TF or corneal defects will be noted. Preoperatively all subjects will have CS recorded in photopic conditions, TF analysis and CT (Keratograph 5M, OCULUS Optikgeraete GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany). UB will be performed in the operating room at the UED. At first (seven days postoperatively) and second (one month postoperative) check-up a CS check will be performed at the UED and TF analysis and CT at Lens LTD.
Maximal Cytoreductive Therapies on Post-treatment Metastases in Pts With mHSPC During Apalutamide...
Metastatic Prostate CancerCastration-Sensitive Prostate CancerTo assess the feasibility and safety of Maximal cytoreductive therapies in patients with de novo mCSPC who achieve ≤10 oligopersistent metastases on PSMA PET CT after initial 3-month systemic treatment with apalutamide plus ADT. Maximal cytoreductive therapies consist of 1.cytoreductive radical prostatectomy with/without PLND guided by post-treatment PET 2.metastasis-directed therapy with radiation guided by post-treatment oligopersistent metastases. All patients receive continuous systemic treatment with apalutamide plus ADT.
Influence of Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens Neophyte Wear on Corneal Sensitivity
CorneaSoft contact lenses can affect the ocular surface and sometimes cause intolerance. The aim of this study is to measure corneal sensitivity using the Swiss Liquid Jet aesthesiometer at baseline, after one and after six weeks, in novice daily contact lens wearers.