Author Archives: Taylor Mercado

PMID:  Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2004 Feb 15 ;169(4):488-93. Epub 2003 Dec 4. PMID: 14656755 Abstract Title:  Influenza vaccination in children with asthma: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Abstract:  There is little evidence that influenza vaccination reduces asthma exacerbations. We determined whether influenza vaccination is more effective than placebo in 6-18-year-old children with asthma. …

Continue reading “Influenza vaccination does not improve asthma exacerbations caused by influenza virus. Thus, more studies are warranted to justify routine influenza vaccination in this population.”

PMID:  Chin J Nat Med. 2019 Jan ;17(1):3-14. PMID: 30704621 Abstract Title:  An insoluble polysaccharide from the sclerotium of Poria cocos improves hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and hepatic steatosis in ob/ob mice via modulation of gut microbiota. Abstract:  Metabolic syndrome characterized by obesity, hyperglycemia and liver steatosis is becoming prevalent all over the world. Herein, a water …

Continue reading “P. cocos modulates gut microbiota to improve hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia.”

PMID:  Biomed Pharmacother. 2019 Apr ;112:108709. Epub 2019 Mar 1. PMID: 30970514 Abstract Title:  Immunomodulatory effects exerted by Poria Cocos polysaccharides via TLR4/TRAF6/NF-κB signaling in vitro and in vivo. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: Poria cocos polysaccharide (PCP) is the major active ingredients of P. cocos and possesses various pharmacological effects, including anti-oxidative and anti-apoptosis effects and activity …

Continue reading “Immunomodulatory effects exerted by Poria Cocos polysaccharides via TLR4/TRAF6/NF-κB signaling in vitro and in vivo.”

PMID:  Vaccine. 2004 Sep 9 ;22(27-28):3698-706. PMID: 15315849 Abstract Title:  Persistent itching nodules after the fourth dose of diphtheria-tetanus toxoid vaccines without evidence of delayed hypersensitivity to aluminium. Abstract:  Studies in Gothenburg, Sweden, reported an exceptionally high rate of persistent itching nodules at the site of injection of aluminium containing vaccines, usually with positive epicutaneous …

Continue reading “This study identified 3-6 cases of persistent itching nodules, lasting at least 2 months, for every 10,000 vaccinations.”

PMID:  J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2004 Nov ;114(5):1010-20; quiz 1021. PMID: 15536401 Abstract Title:  Mechanistic actions of the risks and adverse events associated with vaccine administration. Abstract:  Vaccine-preventable disease levels in the United States are at or near record lows. Most parents today have never seen a case of diphtheria, measles, or other once commonly …

Continue reading “IgE-mediated reactions to vaccines are theorized to occur after exposure to low-dose gelatin vaccines followed by higher-dose gelatin vaccines.”

PMID:  Vaccine. 2004 Nov 15 ;23(1):1-2. PMID: 15519700 Abstract Title:  Immunisation with aluminium-containing vaccine of a child with itching nodule following previous vaccination. Abstract:  Vaccination of children with aluminium sensitisation against diphtheria and tetanus presents a problem, since vaccine without aluminium against these potentially serious infectious diseases is no longer available. This case report presents …

Continue reading “A case report of a persistent itching nodule following vaccination with DTaP-IPV.”

PMID:  Eur J Pediatr. 2005 Nov ;164(11):691-7. Epub 2005 Jul 26. PMID: 16044278 Abstract Title:  Nineteen cases of persistent pruritic nodules and contact allergy to aluminium after injection of commonly used aluminium-adsorbed vaccines. Abstract:  Rare cases of persistent pruritic nodules, sometimes associated with aluminium (Al) allergy, have been reported after the use of several Al …

Continue reading “19 cases of persistent (lasting for many years) itching nodules after vaccination with aluminum-adsorbed vaccines. Hypersensitivity to aluminum may also occur in infants following DTaP/polio + HiB vaccination.”

PMID:  Expert Rev Clin Immunol. 2008 Nov ;4(6):687-94. PMID: 20477118 Abstract Title:  Asthma prevalence and exacerbations in children: is there an association with childhood vaccination? Abstract:  Infections and vaccinations may have a potential role in the normal maturation of the immune system, in the development and balance of regulatory pathways, and in the development and …

Continue reading “There is a strong causal relationship between the gelatin-containing DTaP vaccination and anti-gelatin IgE production and risk of anaphylaxis from immunization with live viral vaccines. There is also concern that live viral vaccines exacerbate asthma.”

PMID:  Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2009 Dec ;15(10):792-4. Epub 2009 May 17. PMID: 19447066 Abstract Title:  Opsoclonus Myoclonus after human papilloma virus vaccine in a pediatric patient. Abstract:  [n/a] read more

PMID:  J Pediatr. 2017 12 ;191:218-224.e1. PMID: 29173310 Abstract Title:  The Effectiveness of Trivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine in Children with Acute Leukemia. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (TIV) for the prevention of laboratory-confirmed influenza and influenza-like illnesses (ILI) among children and adolescents receiving …

Continue reading “The trivalent influenza vaccine did not protect children and adolescents with acute leukemia against influenza, in fact there were increased rates of hospitalization in those that received the vaccination.”