BACKGROUND: Emergency medical service providers have a high degree of exposure to
latex products. Patients utilizing emergency medical services can be allergic to latex products …

Allergy to natural rubber latex is a growing medical problem with life-threatening aspects. The
aim of this study was to learn if guinea pigs could serve as a suitable model for immediate-…

Background: IgE-mediated allergy to proteins present in natural rubber latex is a well-recognized
problem. Latex contains a complex mixture of proteins ranging in molecular weight …

Study objective We set out to determine if there is a significant difference in the morbidity
and mortality between the anergic and reactive groups. Design A retrospective study of the …

Despite the fact that buildings are designed for occupants in principle, evidence suggests
buildings are often uncomfortable compared to the requirements of standards; difficult to …

Astemizole is a new, long-acting H1 receptor antagonist that has proven effective in
controlling the signs and symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria, without the sedative and …

As our knowledge of buildings and the built environment has increased, so has the complexity
of optimizing the design and operation of buildings. It is now understood that as well as …

In light of recent research, it is evident that occupants are playing an increasingly important
role in building energy performance. Despite the important role of building energy codes and …

Angioedema can have a variety of causes, including drug reactions, food allergies, and C1
esterase inhibitor deficiency, but many cases are idiopathic. Swelling usually subsides in …

This paper introduces a database of 34 field-measured building occupant behavior datasets
collected from 15 countries and 39 institutions across 10 climatic zones covering various …