Hitasha Rupani

Nov 1, 2024 | sciencedirect.com | Alexandra F. Freeman |Nirali Shah |Hitasha Rupani |Ratko Djukanovic

• None Use of an anti-IgE humanized monoclonal antibody in ragweed-induced allergic rhinitis• None An updated review of the use of omalizumab for the treatment of uncontrolled pediatric allergic asthmaThere are more references available in the full text version of this article.

Jun 5, 2024 | sciencedirect.com | Hitasha Rupani |Ratko Djukanovic

Atherosclerosis, which accounts for half of cardiovascular disease deaths, is a complex and persistent condition [1]. The key initiating event in the development of atherosclerosis is the recruitment and infiltration of monocytes, which engulf oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) within the arterial wall and transform into foamy macrophages, contributing to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques [1].

Apr 16, 2024 | pharmaceutical-journal.com | Seema Gadhia |Helena Sakota |Hitasha Rupani |James Rose

Asthma is a disease characterised by chronic airway inflammation and hyper-responsiveness that can vary over time and in intensity. There are many respiratory symptoms — such as wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough — and people may also exhibit variable expiratory airflow limitation​[1]​. Owing to its heterogenous nature, asthma management requires regular reviews and interventions appropriately tailored to the patient’s current level of severity​[2]​.