Search
Research
Influence of secular trends and sample size on reference equations for lung function testsThe aim of our study was to determine the contribution of secular trends and sample size to lung function reference equations, and establish the number...
Research
CD4 allergen tetramersThe introduction of class II tetramers for identifying antigen-binding CD41 cells has lagged behind the use of class I tetramers because of difficulties...
Research
Molecular characterization of Der p 10: A diagnostic marker for broad sensitization in house dust mite allergyTropomyosins represent clinically relevant seafood allergens but the role of mite tropomyosin
Research
Hospitalisation with infection, asthma and allergy in Kawasaki disease patients and their families: genealogical analysis using linked population dataKawasaki disease results from an abnormal immunological response to one or more infectious triggers.
Research
Infection and the development of allergic diseaseAn improved understanding of the roles of protein kinases in intracellular signalling and disease progression has driven significant advances in protein...
Research
Differences in innate immune function between allergic and nonallergic children: New insights into immune ontogenyWe sought to explore whether allergic children show differences in microbial Toll-like receptor (TLR)-mediated responses over their first 5 years of life.
News & Events
Lung study helps history-making generation get a handle on their healthA lung function study carried out by Dr Shannon Simpson provided the most comprehensive follow-up of very pre-term children of any study so far carried out on the lung health of this vulnerable group.
News & Events
Healthy lungs, healthy lifeThe lungs are one of the last organs in the body to develop as a baby grows. They're also one of the most important.
Research
The influence of sunlight exposure and sun protecting behaviours on allergic outcomes in early childhoodThe dramatic rise in allergic disease has occurred in tandem with recent environmental changes and increasing indoor lifestyle culture. While multifactorial, one consistent allergy risk factor has been reduced sunlight exposure. However, vitamin D supplementation studies have been disappointing in preventing allergy, raising possible independent effects of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure.
Research
Intrauterine Growth Restriction Promotes Postnatal Airway Hyperresponsiveness Independent of Allergic DiseaseIntrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is associated with asthma. Murine models of IUGR have altered airway responsiveness in the absence of any inflammatory exposure. Given that a primary feature of asthma is airway inflammation, IUGR-affected individuals may develop more substantial respiratory impairment if subsequently exposed to an allergen. This study used a maternal hypoxia-induced mouse model of IUGR to determine the combined effects of IUGR and allergy on airway responsiveness.