LEAP Testing Service

PUBLICATIONS

Beezhold DH, Reschke JE, Allen JH, Kostyal DA, Sussman GL. Latex protein: a hidden "food" allergen? Allergy Asthma Proc 21:301-306, 2000.
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Yip L, Hickey VL, Wagner B, Liss G, Slater J, Breiteneder H, Sussman GL, Beezhold DH. Skin prick test reactivity to recombinant latex allergens. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 121:292-299, 2000.
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Kurup VP, Yeang HY, Sussman GL, Bansal NK, Beezhold DH, Kelly KJ, Hoffman DR, Williams B, Fink JN. Detection of IgE antibodies in the sera of patients using purified latex allergens. Clin Exp Allergy 30:359-369, 2000.
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Beezhold DH. Medical glove safety. Guthrie Journal 69:1-5, 2000.

Johnson BD, Kurup VP, Sussman GL, Arif SA, Kelly KJ, Beezhold DH, Fink JN. Purified and recombinant latex proteins stimulate peripheral blood lymphocytes of latex allergic patients. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 120:270-279, 1999.
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Sowka S, Hafner C, Radauer C, Frocke M, Brehler R, Astwood JD, Arif SA, Kanani A, Sussman GL, Scheiner O, Beezhold DH, Breiteneder H. Molecular and immunological characterization of new isoforms of the Hevea brasiliensis latex allergen Hev b 7: evidence of no cross-reactivity between Hev b 7 isoforms and potato patatin and proteins from avocado and banana. J Allergy Clin Immunol 104:1302-1310, 1999.
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Beezhold DH, Hickey VL, Slater JE, Sussman GL. Human IgE-binding epitopes of the latex allergen Hev b 5. J Allergy Clin Immunol 103:1166-1172, 1999.
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Beezhold DH, Curtis PA, Suber F, Neal JG, Lara WC, Edlich RF. Latex protein levels in external condom catheters. J Long Term Eff Med Implants 8:249-255, 1998.
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Kostyal DA, Hickey VL, Noti JD, Sussman GL, Beezhold DH. Cloning and characterization of a latex allergen (Hev b 7): homology to patatin, a plant PLA2. Clin Exp Immunol 112:355-362, 1998.
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Mace SR, Chir MBB, Sussman GL, Liss G, Stark DF, Beezhold DH, Thompson R, Kelly K. Latex allergy in operating room nurses. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 80:252-256, 1998.
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Beezhold DH, Shen ZL. Glove liners as a barrier for latex protein transfer. Can J Allergy Clin Immunol 3:8-10, 1998.

Sussman GL, Liss GM, Deal K, Brown S, Cividino M, Siu S, Beezhold DH, Smith G, Swanson MC, Yunginger J, Douglas A, Holness DL, Lebert P, Keith P, Wasserman S, Turjanmaa K. Incidence of latex sensitization among latex glove users. J Allergy Clin Immunol 101:171-178, 1998.
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Sussman GL, Beezhold DH. New developments in latex allergy. J Long Term Eff Med Implants 7:219-223, 1997.
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Meyers KK, Beezhold DH. Latex Allergy: How safe are your gloves? (Editorial) Bull Am Coll Surg 82:13-15, 1997.
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Charous BL, Beezhold DH, Adler WH, Hamilton RG. Endotoxin: a role in latex allergy? (Editorial) Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 79:277-280, 1997.
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Liss GM, Sussman GL, Deal K, Brown S, Cividino M, Siu S, Beezhold DH, Smith G, Swanson MC, Yunginger J, Douglas A, Holness DL, Lebert P, Keith P, Wasserman S, Turjanmaa K. Latex allergy: epidemiologic study of 1351 hospital workers. Occup Environ Med 54:335-342, 1997.
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Beezhold DH, Kostyal DA, Sussman GL. IgE epitope analysis of the hevein preprotein; a major latex allergen. Clin Exp Immunol 108:114-121, 1997.
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Beezhold DH, Sussman GL. Determining the allergenic potential of latex gloves: knowing the tests. Surgical Services Management 3:35-41, 1997.

Sussman GL, Beezhold DH. Latex Allergy: a clinical perspective. Surgical Services Management 3:25-28, 1997.

Beezhold DH, Zehr BD, Kostyal DA. Prevention of latex allergen transfer by glove liners. Guthrie Journal 66:15-19, 1997.

Beezhold DH, Pugh B, Liss G, Sussman GL. Correlation of protein levels with skin prick reactions in patients allergic to latex. J Allergy Clin Immunol 98:1097-1102, 1996.
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Jones JM, Sussman GL, Beezhold DH. Latex allergen levels of injectable collagen stored in syringes with rubber plungers. Urology 47:898-902, 1996.
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Beezhold DH, Swanson M, Zehr BD, Kostyal DA. Measurement of natural rubber proteins in latex glove extracts: comparison of the methods. Ann Allergy 76:520-526, 1996.
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Sussman GL, Beezhold DH. Safe use of natural rubber latex. (editorial). Allergy Asthma Proc 17:101-102, 1996.
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Zehr BD, Kostyal DA, Beezhold DH. Stability of antigenic protein in latex extracts. Rubber Developments 49:15-18, 1996.

Beezhold DH, Sussman GL, Liss G, Chang NS. Latex allergy can induce clinical reactions to specific foods. Clin Exp Allergy 26:416-422, 1996.
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Beezhold DH, Personius C, Zehr BD. Rapid test for surface-bound latex protein antigens on surgical gloves. Rubber Developments 48:18-20, 1996.

Zehr BD, Beezhold DH. Antigenic proteins in latex glove extracts: sources of variability. Biomed Instru Technol 29:434-438, 1995.
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Sussman GL, Beezhold DH, Perrella FW, Jones J. IgE-dependent reactions to urological catheter extracts by skin testing in latex-allergic patients. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 75:133-137, 1995.
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Sussman GL, Lem D, Liss G, Beezhold DH. Latex allergy in housekeeping personnel. Ann Allergy 74:415-418, 1995.
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Sussman GL, Beezhold DH. Allergy to latex rubber. Ann Internal Med 122:43-46, 1995.
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Beezhold DH, Fay MF, Sussman GL. Scientific assay methods as the basis for glove selection. J Long Term Eff Med Implants 4:103-117, 1994.
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Sussman GL, Beezhold DH. Latex allergy — a clinical perspective. J Long Term Eff Med Implants 4:95-102, 1994.
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Zehr BD, Shen ZL, Kostyal DA, Beezhold DH. Extraction of Antigenic Proteins from Latex Films and Gloves. Rubber Developments 47:58-61, 1994.

Zehr BD, Gromelski S, Beezhold DH. Reduction of Antigenic Protein Levels in Latex Gloves after Gamma Irradiation. Biomed Instr Tech 28:481-483, 1994.

Beezhold DH, Chang NS, Kostyal DA, Sussman GL. Identification of a 46 kilodalton latex protein allergen in health care workers. Clin Exp Immunol 98:408-413, 1994.
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Beezhold DH, Kostyal DA, Wiseman J. The transfer of protein allergens from latex gloves. A study of influencing factors. AORN J 59:605-513, 1994.
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Beck WC, Beezhold DH. Starch glove powder should follow talc into limbo. (Editorial) J Amer Coll Surg 178:185-186, 1994.
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Beezhold DH. Measurement of latex proteins by chemical and immunological methods. Proceedings of Latex Protein Allergy: The Present Position. Amsterdam Dec. 1993.

Beezhold DH, Beck WC. Surgical glove powders bind latex antigens. Arch of Surg 127:1354-1357, 1992.

Beezhold DH, Beck WC. The absorbability and immunology of starch glove powders. Comp Surg 11:36-40, 1992.

Beezhold DH. Latex allergy. Biomed Instrum Technol 26:238-240, 1992.
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Beezhold DH. LEAP: Latex ELISA for Antigenic Protein, a preliminary report. Guthrie Journal 61:77-81, 1992.

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Tomazic-Jezic VJ, Beezhold DH. Evaluation of the ELISA inhibition assay for natural rubber latex (NRL) proteins: comparison with other methods for protein and allergen measurements. J Allergy Clin Immunol 104:S56, 2000.

McGeady SJ, KudishP, Beezhold DH. The relative allergenicity of natural latex NRL in an animal model. J Allergy Clin Immunol 104:S244, 2000.

Hafner C, Sowka, S, Scheiner O, Beezhold DH, Breiteneder H. Evidence of no cross-reactivity between the Hevea brasiliensis latex allergen Hev b 7 potato patatins and proteins from banana avocado. J Allergy Clin Immunol 104: S241, 2000.

Beezhold DH. Molecular characterization of latex allergens. Society of Toxicology 54:193, 2000.

Beezhold DH, Reschke J, Allen J, Kostyal DA. Latex protein: A hidden food allergen. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 84:120 (abs 50), 2000.

Kanani AS, Sussman G, Beezhold DH, Breiteneder H, Sowka S. Clinical assessment of Hev b 7 as the cross-reacting allergen in latex and potato allergic patients. Royal College of Physicians, 1999.

Tomazic-Jezic, VJ, Woolhiser MR, Beezhold DH, Quantification of latex proteins by inhibition ELISA. JACI 103:S162, 1999.

Beezhold DH, Hickey VL, Slater JE, Sussman GL. Human IgE binding epitopes of the latex allergen Hev b 5. JACI 103:S162, 1999.

Johnson B, Kurup VP, Sussman G, Yeang HY, Kelly KJ, Beezhold DH, Fink JN. Peripheral blood mononuclear cell responses among healthcare workers to purified latex allergen. JACI 103:S124, 1999.

Toci G, Shah S, Al-Faquih A, Beezhold DH, McGeady SJ. Oral latex desensitization of healthcare workers. J Allergy Clin Immunol 101:665, 1998.

Beezhold DH, Hickey VL, Kostyal DA, Slater JE, Sussman GL. Characterization of latex allergens by IgE inhibition Western blots with recombinant proteins. J Allergy Clin Immunol 101:681, 1998.

Shah S, Al-Faquih A, Beezhold DH, McGeady SJ. Oral latex desensitization of healthcare workers. J Allergy Clin Immunol 101:665, 1998.

Tepper JL, Beezhold DH, Sussman GL. Western blot analysis for IgE reactivity in a latex-allergicpopulation. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol November1997.

Beezhold DH, Kostyal DA Hickey VL, Noti JD, Sussman GL. Characterization of a latex allergen with homology to patatin. J Allergy Clin Immunol 99: S266, 1997.

Liss GM, Sussman GL, Beezhold DH, et al. Temporal Changes in latex protein concentration in latex gloves. J Allergy Clin Immunol 99: S343, 1997.

Beezhold DH, Zehr BD, Kostyal DA. Prevention of latex allergen transfer by glove liners. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol (abstract 10) 1996.

Stratton P, Hamann C, Beezhold DH. Nonoxynol-9 lubricated latex condoms may increase release of natural rubber latex protein. International Conference on AIDS. July 1996.

Beezhold DH, Kostyal DA, Sussman GL. Epitope analysis of a major latex allergen hevein preprotein J Allergy Clin Immunol 97:428, 1996.

Sussman GL, Pugh B, Beezhold DH. Latex allergen levels in disposable medical gloves. J Allergy Clin Immunol 97:326 1996.

Siu SR, Smith GJ, Sussman GL, Swanson MC, Yunginger J, Cividino MP, Brown SA, Beezhold DH. Reduction in airborne latex protein exposure by use of low protein, powder-free gloves. J Allergy Clin Immunol 97:325, 1996.

Mace S, Sussman D, Stark DF, Thompson R, Kelly K, Beezhold DH. Latex allergy in operating room nurses. J Allergy Clin Immunol 97:322, 1996.

Sussman GL, Beezhold DH. Response: Safe use of Latex Rubber. (Letter to the Editor) Ann Int Med 123: 235, 1995.

Beezhold DH, Zehr BD. Response: Company claims test samples are dated. (Letter to the Editor) OR Manager 11:41, 1995.

Charous BL, Steven GC, Beezhold DH. Anti-latex IgE specificity does not correlate with clinical history. J Allergy Clin Immunol 65, 1995.

Beezhold DH, Sussman GL. Identification of latex protein allergens. Proceedings of Latex Protein Allergy: The latest position. 19-27, Paris, France, Jan. 11, 1995.

Sussman GL, Beezhold DH, Liss G, Douglas A. Latex allergy in housekeeping personnel. Proceedings of Latex Allergy Symposium, Toronto 1994, abstract #5.

Beezhold DH, Perrella F, Sussman GL. Specific IgE dependent reactions to latex urinary catheters by skin testing in latex allergic patients. Proceedings of Latex Allergy Symposium, Toronto 1994, abstract #7.

Sussman GL, Beezhold DH. Hypersensitivity to potato and tomato in latex allergic patients. Proceedings of Latex Allergy Symposium, Toronto 1994, abstract #16.

Beezhold DH, Sussman GL, Chang NS. Identification of latex protein allergens in health care workers. Proceedings of Latex Allergy Symposium, Toronto 1994, abstract #19.

Beezhold DH, Sussman GL. Characterization and identification of latexallergens. J Allergy Clin Immunol 93:182, 1994.

Shah, SR, Beezhold DH, McGeady SJ. Oral latex desensitization. J Allergy Clin Immun 93:181, 1994.

Beezhold DH. Measurement of latex proteins by chemical and immunological methods. From Latex Protein Allergy: The present position: Proceedings of the International Conference of Rubber Consultants and the European Rubber Journal. Amsterdam 1993, p. 25-31.

Beezhold DH. Latex Allergy. (Letter to the Editor) Pediatric Asthma, Allergy Immunol 7:Spring 1993.

Beezhold DH, Kostyal DA. Immunological characterization and quantification of latex polypeptides. Proceedings International Latex Conference, p. 47, 1992.

Beezhold DH, Beck WC. Alert for surgery workers who are sensitive to latex. (Letter to the Editor) OR Manager p. 18, June 1991.