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ArticleSaudi medical journal2025

Prevalence of immunoglobulin E sensitization to various inhaled allergens among the residents of the Northern United Arab Emirates: Automated evaluation of a membrane-based test system.

Israa O Yousif, Nazeerullah Rahamathullah, Nelofar S Khan, Mohammad Mesbahuzzaman, Mohammed Abdulrazzaq, Fawzia A AlObeidli, Praveen K Kandakurti

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Article in Saudi medical journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Israa O YousifFrom the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Yousif, AlObeidli); from the Department of Biomedical Sciences (Rahamathullah, Khan, Mesbahuzzaman); from Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (Rahamathullah); from the Department of Community Medicine (Abdulrazzaq), College of Medicine; and from the Department of Physiotherapy (kandakurti), College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Nazeerullah RahamathullahFrom the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Yousif, AlObeidli); from the Department of Biomedical Sciences (Rahamathullah, Khan, Mesbahuzzaman); from Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (Rahamathullah); from the Department of Community Medicine (Abdulrazzaq), College of Medicine; and from the Department of Physiotherapy (kandakurti), College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8659-3780
Nelofar S KhanFrom the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Yousif, AlObeidli); from the Department of Biomedical Sciences (Rahamathullah, Khan, Mesbahuzzaman); from Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (Rahamathullah); from the Department of Community Medicine (Abdulrazzaq), College of Medicine; and from the Department of Physiotherapy (kandakurti), College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Mohammad MesbahuzzamanFrom the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Yousif, AlObeidli); from the Department of Biomedical Sciences (Rahamathullah, Khan, Mesbahuzzaman); from Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (Rahamathullah); from the Department of Community Medicine (Abdulrazzaq), College of Medicine; and from the Department of Physiotherapy (kandakurti), College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Mohammed AbdulrazzaqFrom the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Yousif, AlObeidli); from the Department of Biomedical Sciences (Rahamathullah, Khan, Mesbahuzzaman); from Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (Rahamathullah); from the Department of Community Medicine (Abdulrazzaq), College of Medicine; and from the Department of Physiotherapy (kandakurti), College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Fawzia A AlObeidliFrom the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Yousif, AlObeidli); from the Department of Biomedical Sciences (Rahamathullah, Khan, Mesbahuzzaman); from Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (Rahamathullah); from the Department of Community Medicine (Abdulrazzaq), College of Medicine; and from the Department of Physiotherapy (kandakurti), College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
Praveen K KandakurtiFrom the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Yousif, AlObeidli); from the Department of Biomedical Sciences (Rahamathullah, Khan, Mesbahuzzaman); from Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (Rahamathullah); from the Department of Community Medicine (Abdulrazzaq), College of Medicine; and from the Department of Physiotherapy (kandakurti), College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo determine specific positive immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to various inhaled allergens in residents of Ajman and the northern region of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) using an automated evaluation of a membrane-based test.

methodsA total of 104 patients' blood samples were received from various hospitals and clinics in Ajman and other northern Emirates regions at Thumbay Laboratory, Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman, UAE, to carry out inhalation allergy tests during the study period of 12 months (February 2023 until January 2024). Using the EUROLINE immunoblotting method, 20 different inhalation allergens-impregnated latex strips were used to carry out the allergy test on the patients' serum samples.

resultsIn total, 67 (64.4%) patients tested positive for various inhaled allergens. Approximately 59.7% (n=40) of the positive patients were commonly sensitized to the house dust mites

conclusionThe prevalence of positive IgE to various allergens among men was higher than women. These findings highlight the prevalence of IgE sensitization to various inhaled allergens to emphasize more public awareness and implement preventive measures necessary for controlling inhalation allergy-related diseases.

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AllergensHypersensitivityImmunoglobulin EAdolescentAdultAnimalsChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceUnited Arab EmiratesYoung AdultAllergensImmunoglobulin Eallergensimmunoblottingimmunoglobulin E

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