The metabolizable energy and lipid bioaccessibility of tree nuts and peanuts: a systematic review with narrative synthesis of human and in vitro studies.
Nuts are an energy-dense food, yet regular consumption is not associated with weight gain. A proportion of the fats found within nuts remains encapsulated within cell walls and cannot be digested. Metabolizable energy can be explored by measuring fecal fat excretion in human studies, and fat release among in vitro studies. This systematic review with […]
Biology, Genetic Diversity, and Conservation of Wild Bees in Tree Fruit Orchards.
Different species of bees provide essential ecosystem services by pollinating various agricultural crops, including tree fruits. Many fruits and nuts depend on insect pollination, primarily by wild and managed bees. In different geographical regions where orchard crops are grown, fruit growers rely on wild bees in the farmscape and use orchard bees as alternative pollinators. […]
Honey bee populations of the USA display restrictions in their mtDNA haplotype diversity.
The genetic diversity of the USA honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) populations was examined through a molecular approach using two mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) markers. A total of 1,063 samples were analyzed for the mtDNA intergenic region located between the cytochrome c oxidase I and II (COI-COII) and 401 samples were investigated for the NADH dehydrogenase 2 (ND2) coding […]
Cooling cities through urban green infrastructure: a health impact assessment of European cities.
Background: High ambient temperatures are associated with many health effects, including premature mortality. The combination of global warming due to climate change and the expansion of the global built environment mean that the intensification of urban heat islands (UHIs) is expected, accompanied by adverse effects on population health. Urban green infrastructure can reduce local temperatures. […]
Real-World Safety Analysis of Preschool Tree Nut Oral Immunotherapy.
Background: Our group previously described preschool peanut oral immunotherapy (P-OIT) in a real-world multi-center setting, suggesting this therapy is safe for the vast majority of preschoolers. Objectives: We examined the safety and tolerability of tree nut (TN)-OIT in preschoolers in the real-world. Methods: As part of a Canada-wide quality improvement project, TN-OIT (cashew/pistachio, walnut/pecan, hazelnut, almond, macadamia nut) […]
The Effects of Tree Nut and Peanut Consumption on Energy Compensation and Energy Expenditure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Nut consumption is not associated with a higher body weight, and potential energy-regulating mechanisms may include a reduced subsequent energy intake and increased EE. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of tree nut and peanut consumption on energy intake, compensation, and expenditure. PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane, and Embase databases were searched […]
Factors associated with home epinephrine-treated reactions during peanut and tree-nut oral immunotherapy.
Background: Home reactions requiring epinephrine administration, a marker of their severity, restrict the widespread use of oral immunotherapy (OIT), but their risk factors are largely not known. Objective: To identify risk factors for such reactions during OIT to most allergenic foods. Methods: All patients who began OIT for peanut, tree nuts, sesame, or egg allergy […]
Narcolepsy-Like Sleepiness: A Symptom of Immediate-Type Reactions in Food-Allergic Children.
Background: It has been reported that sometimes children fall asleep and can barely be woken up during allergic reactions on food ingestion. Nevertheless, to date, there is scarce data on narcolepsy-like sleepiness as a symptom of allergic reactions. Objective: To investigate the frequency of narcolepsy-like sleepiness during oral food challenges and characterize this symptom regarding […]
Prevalence of Food Allergy in France up to 5.5 Years of Age: Results from the ELFE Cohort.
Background: In France, updated data on food allergies (FAs) are lacking, despite the need for efficient FA management and prevention. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of FAs in children in France, describe the most common allergens and determine the prevalence of atopic diseases in children with FAs. Methods: The ELFE study comprises a […]
Efficacy and safety of food allergy oral immunotherapy in adults.
Background: Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is an emerging method for treating food allergy in children. However, data regarding adults undergoing this process are lacking. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of patients with food allergy aged ≥17 years who completed OIT treatment between April 2010 and December 2020 at Shamir Medical Center. Data were compared […]