This article presents a study on the adoption and usage of new media among a representative sample of Flemish youngsters. Some major findings include the dominant role of computers and Internet in the media behavior of these youngsters, challenging traditional media such as TV and radio. However, the supposed popularity of mobile applications and gaming among youngsters was not universally pres...

the appearance of body, which is considered as people’s physical capital, is influenced by cultural position of individuals. people have different attitude towards their body and appearance depending on their cultural capital. in addition, in today’s world visible characteristics and features of individuals are ever more important than they used to be in the past. thus, as appropriate and desir...

Allergen-specific immunotherapy is one of the cornerstones of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis treatment. Since the development of non-invasive administration forms with better safety profiles, there is an increasing tendency to prescribe immunotherapy in youngsters. However, no overview is available on the efficacy of immunotherapy in all its different administration forms in youngsters. Therefore...