{"title":"Impact of inflammasomes on the ocular surface.","authors":"Gwen S Stinnett, Chuan-Hui Kuo, Santa J Ono","doi":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001004","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>The ocular surface is prone to inflammation due to exposure to environmental irritants and pathogens. Inflammasomes are intracellular, multiprotein complexes that communicate potentially dangerous signals to the immune system. The identification of inflammasomes in various inflammatory ocular surface conditions can aid in the development of therapeutics to treat these chronic inflammatory conditions.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Several inflammasomes have been associated with ocular surface disorders including dry eye disease, keratitis, and allergies. Mechanisms for activation of these inflammasomes with regards to specific disorders have been explored in models to aid in the development of targeted treatments.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Research efforts continue to characterize the types of inflammasomes and activators of these in inflammatory ocular surface conditions. Various therapies targeting specific inflammasome types or pyroptosis are being tested preclinically to assess effects on decreasing the associated chronic inflammation.</p>","PeriodicalId":10956,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology","volume":" ","pages":"368-374"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11356675/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141431636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Janarthanan Ilangovan, Joana F Neves, Alexandra F Santos
{"title":"Innate lymphoid cells in immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergy.","authors":"Janarthanan Ilangovan, Joana F Neves, Alexandra F Santos","doi":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001018","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Recognition of the importance of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) in the immune mechanisms of food allergy has grown in recent years. This review summarizes recent findings of ILCs in immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergy. New research on ILCs in the context of the microbiome and other atopic diseases are also considered with respect to how they can inform understanding of the role of ILCs in food allergy.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>ILCs can mediate allergic and tolerogenic responses through multiple pathways. A novel subset of interleukin (IL)-10 producing ILC2s are associated with tolerance following immunotherapy to grass pollen, house dust mite allergy and lipid transfer protein allergy. ILC2s can drive food allergen-specific T cell responses in an antigen-specific manner. A memory subset of ILC2s has been identified through studies of other atopic diseases and is associated with effectiveness of response to therapy.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>The role of ILCs in food allergy and oral tolerance is relatively understudied compared to other diseases. ILCs can modulate immune responses through several mechanisms, and it is likely that these are of importance in the context of food allergy. Better understanding of theses pathways may help to answer fundamental questions regarding the development of food allergy and lead to novel therapeutic targets and treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":10956,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology","volume":" ","pages":"419-425"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11356679/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Artificial intelligence and machine learning for anaphylaxis algorithms.","authors":"Christopher Miller, Michelle Manious, Jay Portnoy","doi":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001015","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that requires rapid identification and intervention. Current management includes early recognition, prompt administration of epinephrine, and immediate medical attention. However, challenges remain in accurate diagnosis, timely treatment, and personalized care. This article reviews the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in enhancing anaphylaxis management.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Artificial intelligence and machine learning can analyze vast datasets to identify patterns and predict anaphylactic episodes, improve diagnostic accuracy through image and biomarker analysis, and personalize treatment plans. Artificial intelligence-powered wearable devices and decision support systems can facilitate real-time monitoring and early intervention. The ethical considerations of artificial intelligence use, including data privacy, transparency, and bias mitigation, are also discussed.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Future directions include the development of predictive models, enhanced diagnostic tools, and artificial intelligence-driven educational resources. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, healthcare providers can improve the management of anaphylaxis, ensuring better patient outcomes and advancing personalized medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":10956,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology","volume":" ","pages":"305-312"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141855108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chronic urticaria: not only after COVID-19 vaccination.","authors":"Mona-Rita Yacoub, Arianna Ferlito, Eustachio Nettis","doi":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001019","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>To resume the current literature about vaccination and the onset of chronic urticaria.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>The recent large-scale vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 targeting elderly, adult and children, has highlighted how vaccines can trigger onset or exacerbation of chronic urticaria.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>COVID-19 vaccines may act as triggers in the development of chronic spontaneous urticaria. More data regarding the other vaccines are necessary to evaluate a similar potential role. Proper education of patients with vaccine-induced chronic urticaria is essential to avoid vaccination hesitancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":10956,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology","volume":" ","pages":"404-408"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141855110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Atoosa Kourosh, Anil Nanda, Dipa K Sheth, Fariba Eshraghi Parmer
{"title":"Integrative therapeutics for ocular surface disorders.","authors":"Atoosa Kourosh, Anil Nanda, Dipa K Sheth, Fariba Eshraghi Parmer","doi":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001024","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Integrative medicine techniques are increasingly accepted into the treatment paradigm for many chronic disorders including eye disease. Over 71% of patients, including 67% of those with eye disorders, use some form of Integrative therapy. Physicians should be well versed in evidence-based therapies to know how to refer patients for the best complimentary care. We highlight the most effective integrative therapeutics from different complementary treatment paradigms to offer a framework for approaching therapy in patients with ocular surface disorders (OSDs).</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Lifestyle and behavioral modifications help a proportion of people with OSDs like dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis, which are interrelated disorders. Nutrition and supplementation can also play a role in addressing underlying inflammation and improving OSD symptoms. Acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine may also benefit some patients. New technologies offer innovative treatment pathways in the treatment of OSD but require referral to Ocular Surface Treatment Centers.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Integrative treatment approach for OSD incorporates allopathic medicine, traditional remedies and lifestyle behavioral interventions, Ayurveda and herbal medicine, Nutritional Supplements, Homeopathy, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. New cutting-edge technologies offer breakthroughs in difficult to treat ocular surface cases. Collaboration between allergy or otolaryngology offices, complementary practitioners, as well as optometrists and ophthalmologists in Ocular Surface Treatment Centers can offer patients new avenues of treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":10956,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology","volume":" ","pages":"397-403"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141975259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Erminia Ridolo, Alessandro Barone, Martina Ottoni, Francesca Nicoletta
{"title":"The risk of anaphylaxis on holidays.","authors":"Erminia Ridolo, Alessandro Barone, Martina Ottoni, Francesca Nicoletta","doi":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001014","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>The goal of this review is to summarize the potential causes of anaphylaxis in the different holiday contexts, providing practical suggestions aimed to mitigate the stress challenged by allergic patients because of unfamiliar situations.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>A regard was reserved to potential food triggers, particularly uncommon ones and typical of certain destinations, and to arthropods responsible for anaphylaxis.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>This review highlights the potential risk of anaphylaxis due to the unusual contexts more experienced during holidays (i.e., travels, outdoor activities and eating out). Moreover, it underlines the need for a further allergological education in these cases, in order to prepare allergic patients to avoid and manage undesired situations.</p>","PeriodicalId":10956,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology","volume":" ","pages":"349-355"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11356676/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141878523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adverse effects of anti-cancer biologics on the ocular surface.","authors":"Riham Shawer, Abraham Solomon","doi":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001007","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Cancer immunotherapy is one of the most emerging and rapidly growing fields.Ocular side effects associated with these therapies are common and can be present in up to 70% of patients.The cornea may be involved in different pathogenic mechanisms triggered by different immunotherapeutic agents, and corneal disease varies from mild symptoms to severe corneal ulceration and melting with visual loss.We aimed to review the incidence, mechanism, and management of ocular surface side effects in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>With the recent use of immunotherapeutic agents in cancer patients, in particular immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors, ocular surface and corneal involvement are common side effects.These patients can be at risk of sight threatening complications that warrant prompt diagnosis and careful monitoring and management.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Immunotherapy- related corneal complications in cancer patients are associated with a decreased quality of life. Prompt recognition and an interdisciplinary approach between ophthalmologists and oncologists are crucial to handle immune related ocular adverse events in these patients, in order to maintain ocular surface integrity and avoid a vision threatening complication.</p>","PeriodicalId":10956,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology","volume":" ","pages":"390-396"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141533935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stefania Nicola, Luca Lo Sardo, Richard Borrelli, Anna Quinternetto, Nicolò Rashidy, Luisa Brussino
{"title":"Beyond the appearances: exploring complexities in anaphylaxis differential diagnosis.","authors":"Stefania Nicola, Luca Lo Sardo, Richard Borrelli, Anna Quinternetto, Nicolò Rashidy, Luisa Brussino","doi":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001016","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Anaphylaxis is a severe, and potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction whose diagnosis is based on clinical signs and symptoms and their prompt recognition. The presence of mimics and unusual presentations necessitate a careful evaluation and expertise in the field, due to potential diagnostic errors and hence a delay in the treatment.The aim of this review is to analyze and make an overview of the potential differential diagnosis of anaphylaxis, focusing on the clinical challenges of recognizing these conditions effectively among similar others.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>The presence of mimics and unusual presentations of anaphylaxis necessitate a careful evaluation, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach.Tryptase is well known marker of mast cells activation, and a useful tool assisting the diagnosis of anaphylaxis, helping to differentiate it from atypical mimickers.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>The differential diagnosis of anaphylaxis comprises a very wide setting, and a systematic approach assessing different categories of cardiovascular, skin, respiratory airway, neuropsychiatric, and hematologic systems, can facilitate recognition of the correct diagnosis of this complex and life-threatening condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":10956,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology","volume":" ","pages":"313-321"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141855109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hymenoptera venom allergy in children and adolescents.","authors":"Francesca Norelli, Valentina Gueli, Patrizia Bonadonna","doi":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001013","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This review will identify and summarize the published existing data pertaining specifically to Hymenoptera venom allergy in children and adolescents, highlighting the major studies currently available on venom immunotherapy (VIT) and its prognosis in children.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>The current review covers the incidence and prevalence of Hymenoptera venom allergy (HVA) in children, factors influencing occurrence and severity of reactions (age, sex, comorbidities, etc.), indications to perform diagnostic tests and start VIT in children, different existing VIT protocols and their safety and efficacy.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Hymenoptera venom allergy is the second most common cause of anaphylaxis in children and it considerably affects quality of life. Cutaneous reactions are the most prevalent clinical presentation in children who usually have a more favourable prognosis than adult patients. However, studies on HVA in children and adolescents are still limited. Currently VIT is the only treatment able to modify the natural history of HVA in adults as well as in children, and to protect patients from systemic reactions after subsequent stings.</p>","PeriodicalId":10956,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology","volume":" ","pages":"322-329"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141916333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Genetic landscape of atopic dermatitis.","authors":"Lavinia Paternoster","doi":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001005","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ACI.0000000000001005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This review summarizes recent advances in identifying genetic risk factors for atopic dermatitis and how these genetic associations are being used to explore the causal relationships between atopic dermatitis and potential risk factors and downstream outcomes.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>A recent large-scale GWAS meta-analysis has identified 91 genetic loci associated with atopic dermatitis. Rare variant studies have also identified new gain-of-function or loss-of-function variants implicated in atopic dermatitis, particularly for FLG and STAT6/JAK1 . Finally, there has been a surge in utilizing genetic association data to investigate the causal relationships between atopic dermatitis and other traits. Mendelian randomization studies have found that various metabolites and gut microbiota are causal for atopic dermatitis and have causally implicate atopic dermatitis in the development of alopecia areata, diabetes, vascular dementia and some cancers.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>The past year has seen a huge increase in the genes implicated for atopic dermatitis and in the use of genetics to explore causal relationships. The latter requires caution in implementation and interpretation, but is a promising area of research. In the coming years, increasing the ethnic diversity of atopic dermatitis genetic studies would be very welcome and the translation of current genetic findings into new drugs will be an exciting area of development.</p>","PeriodicalId":10956,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology","volume":" ","pages":"409-415"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7616406/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141450010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}