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Cross-reactions to desoximetasone and mometasone furoate in a patient with multiple topical corticosteroid allergies.

Donovan JC, Dekoven JG. Dermatitis. 2006 Sep;17(3):147-51. ABSTRACT: A 60-year-old man developed a bullous contact dermatitis after topical corticosteroid treatment of dermatitis on his lower leg. Subsequent patch testing showed cross-reactions to numerous group B and group D corticosteroids as wel


Cross-reactions to desoximetasone and mometasone furoate in a patient with multiple topical corticosteroid allergies.

Donovan JC, Dekoven JG. Dermatitis. 2006 Sep;17(3):147-51. ABSTRACT: A 60-year-old man developed a bullous contact dermatitis after topical corticosteroid treatment of dermatitis on his lower leg. Subsequent patch testing showed cross-reactions to numerous group B and group D corticosteroids as wel


Hand-arm vibration syndrome with concomitant arterial thrombosis in the hands.

Thompson A, House R. Occup Med (Lond). 2006 Aug;56(5):317-21. Epub 2006 May 22. BACKGROUND: Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) refers to the vascular, neurological and musculoskeletal effects that may occur in workers with prolonged exposure to vibrating tools. Hypothenar hammer syndrome (HHS) is a


Workplace sensitizers – exploration of skin and lung routes of exposure, responses and prevention practices: preliminary studies

We held a 2-day workshop which brought together 58 researchers with experience in the host and environmental components of WRCD and OAA. In particular, we targeted those who have considered the two organ systems together (either from a mechanistic or response perspective). The goal was to co-develop


An ATS/ERS report: 100 key questions and needs in occupational asthma.

Tarlo SM, Malo JL; ATS/ERS. Eur Respir J. 2006 Mar;27(3):607-14. ABSTRACT: The second Jack Pepys Workshop on Occupational Asthma was held in Toronto, Canada, in May 2004. The present report summarises key questions and research needs as identified by the international participants. The audiotapes fr


Associations between personal exposures and fixed-site ambient measurements of fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide in Toronto, Canada.

Kim D, Sass-Kortsak A, Purdham JT, Dales RE, Brook JR. J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2006 Mar;16(2):172-83. ABSTRACT: A longitudinal study investigating personal exposures to PM(2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO(2)), and carbon monoxide (CO) for cardiac compromised individuals was conducted in Toronto, Can


An evaluation of analytical methods, air sampling techniques, and airborne occupational exposure of metalworking fluids.

Verma DK, Shaw DS, Shaw ML, Julian JA, McCollin SA, des Tombe K. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2006 Feb;3(2):53-66. ABSTRACT: This article summarizes an assessment of air sampling and analytical methods for both oil and water-based metalworking fluids (MWFs). Three hundred and seventy-four long-term area and


Diagnosis and management of cough executive summary: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

Irwin RS, Baumann MH, Bolser DC, Boulet LP, Braman SS, Brightling CE, Brown KK, Canning BJ, Chang AB, Dicpinigaitis PV, Eccles R, Glomb WB, Goldstein LB, Graham LM, Hargreave FE, Kvale PA, Lewis SZ, McCool FD, McCrory DC, Prakash UB, Pratter MR, Rosen MJ, Schulman E, Shannon J


Peritoneal dialysis and cough: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

Tarlo SM. Chest. 2006 Jan;129(1 Suppl):202S-203S. OBJECTIVE: To review the clinical associations between peritoneal dialysis (PD) and cough. METHODOLOGY: A literature review was performed on PubMed for articles published between 1983 and 2004 using the search terms “dialysis” and “


Cough: occupational and environmental considerations: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.

Tarlo SM. Chest. 2006 Jan;129(1 Suppl):186S-196S. OBJECTIVES: This section of the guideline aims to review the role of occupational and environmental factors in causing and contributing to cough. It also aims to indicate when such causes should be considered in a clinical setting, and a general appr