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Moshe Ben-Shoshan

Associate professor, McGill University
Verified email at mcgill.ca
Cited by 9075

COVID-19 and comorbidities: a systematic review and meta-analysis

…, X Zhang, C McCusker, M Ben-Shoshan - Postgraduate …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
SARS-CoV-2 has caused a worldwide pandemic that began with an outbreak of pneumonia
cases in the Hubei province of China. Knowledge of those most at risk is integral for …

Assessing the diagnostic properties of a graded oral provocation challenge for the diagnosis of immediate and nonimmediate reactions to amoxicillin in children

…, E Netchiporouk, A Dery, M Ben-Shoshan - JAMA …, 2016 - jamanetwork.com
Importance The diagnostic properties of a graded provocation challenge (PC) among
children presenting with a rash in the course of amoxicillin treatment are currently unknown. …

1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (Calcitriol) inhibits hypoxia-inducible factor-1/vascular endothelial growth factor pathway in human cancer cells

M Ben-Shoshan, S Amir, DT Dang, LH Dang… - Molecular Cancer …, 2007 - AACR
In vitro and in vivo studies have shown that 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D 3 [1,25(OH) 2 D 3 ]
inhibits angiogenesis in cancer. We now examined whether the antiangiogenic effects of 1,25(…

[HTML][HTML] Loss-of-function variants in the filaggrin gene are a significant risk factor for peanut allergy

…, J Henderson, R Alizadehfar, M Ben-Shoshan… - Journal of allergy and …, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: IgE-mediated peanut allergy is a complex trait with strong heritability, but its
genetic basis is currently unknown. Loss-of-function mutations within the filaggrin gene are …

The international EAACI/GA²LEN/EuroGuiDerm/APAAACI guideline for the definition, classification, diagnosis, and management of urticaria

…, B Ballmer‐Weber, C Bangert, M BenShoshan… - Allergy, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This update and revision of the international guideline for urticaria was developed following
the methods recommended by Cochrane and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment…

[HTML][HTML] A population-based study on peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish, and sesame allergy prevalence in Canada

M Ben-Shoshan, DW Harrington, L Soller… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2010 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Recent studies suggest an increased prevalence of food-induced allergy
and an increased incidence of food-related anaphylaxis. However, prevalence estimates of …

The risk of allergic reaction to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and recommended evaluation and management: a systematic review, meta-analysis, GRADE assessment, and …

…, P Arkwright, JL Baldwin, M Ben-Shoshan… - The Journal of Allergy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Concerns for anaphylaxis may hamper severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
immunization efforts. We convened a multidisciplinary group of international …

The global burden of chronic urticaria for the patient and society

…, M Al‐Ahmad, M BenShoshan… - British Journal of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Chronic urticaria (CU) affects about 1% of the world population of all ages, mostly young and
middle‐aged women. It usually lasts for several years (> 1 year in 25–75% of patients) and …

Overall prevalence of self-reported food allergy in Canada

L Soller, M Ben-Shoshan, DW Harrington… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2012 - jacionline.org
We developed 3 prevalence estimates of perceived allergy by (1) including in the numerator
all individuals self-reporting at least 1 food allergy;(2) excluding from the numerator all …

Is the prevalence of peanut allergy increasing? A 5-year follow-up study in children in Montreal

M Ben-Shoshan, RS Kagan, R Alizadehfar… - Journal of Allergy and …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Studies suggest that peanut allergy prevalence might be increasing, but
these results have not yet been substantiated. OBJECTIVE: We conducted a follow-up study to …