2014
Effect of vitamin D–binding protein genotype on the development of asthma in children
Navas-Nazario A, Li FY, Shabanova V, Weiss P, Cole DE, Carpenter TO, Bazzy-Asaad A. Effect of vitamin D–binding protein genotype on the development of asthma in children. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2014, 112: 519-524. PMID: 24745702, PMCID: PMC4070170, DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2014.03.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAsthmaChild, PreschoolCholestanetriol 26-MonooxygenaseConnecticutCytochrome P450 Family 2FemaleGene FrequencyGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHispanic or LatinoHumansInfantMalePolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptors, CalcitriolRetrospective StudiesVitamin DVitamin D-Binding ProteinConceptsDevelopment of asthmaVitamin DGC genotypeVitamin D metabolite levelsRetrospective medical record reviewVitamin D insufficiencyMedical record reviewCurrent clinical dataSingle nucleotide polymorphismsVitamin D metabolitesGC single nucleotide polymorphismsHispanic populationPotential vitamin DMonths of ageD insufficiencyAsthma morbidityHealthy infantsRecord reviewD metabolitesHealthy childrenInflammatory diseasesNucleotide polymorphismsClinical dataProtective effectAsthma
2013
The impact of limited English proficiency on asthma action plan use
Riera A, Navas-Nazario A, Shabanova V, Vaca FE. The impact of limited English proficiency on asthma action plan use. Journal Of Asthma 2013, 51: 178-184. PMID: 24147607, DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2013.858266.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsthma action plan useAction plan usePediatric emergency departmentPlan useLEP caregiversExact testCaregivers' reasonsQualified health centersFisher's exact testPhysician attentivenessSymptom managementChief complaintEmergency departmentChild's asthmaLimited English proficiencyHealth centersAge of childrenWhite raceMild/Caregiver educationAsthmaLatino ethnicityCaregivers' abilityPrivate insuranceCaregivers