The current pathophysiology of COPD encompasses three main characteristics: emphysema, chronic bronchitis and small airway disease. Macrophages and neutrophils are implicated in this process ...

The pathophysiology of lung cancer refers to the functional changes that cause, result from, or are otherwise associated with the disease. In the case of lung cancer, the changes occur in the lungs.

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The World Health Organization says chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019. COPD is ...

After entry, the offending organism secretes pyrogenic exotoxin A, beginning a cascade of events leading to eventual tissue destruction. Exotoxin A stimulates the production of cytokines, damaging ...

Trends in child health are in fact worrisome, and scientists welcome a renewed focus on foods and environmental toxins. But vaccines and fluoride are not the cause. By Roni Caryn Rabin Robert F ...

Neurokinin is crucial in the pathophysiology of vasomotor symptoms linked to menopause, offering a target for novel treatments. Fezolinetant, a nonhormonal agent, antagonizes neurokinin-3 ...

When most people hear the word hypertension, they think of high blood pressure. While not as common as high blood pressure, pulmonary hypertension, which affects the lungs, can be harder to diagnose, ...

This includes your airways, lungs, certain blood vessels, and the muscles that power your lungs. Cigarette smoking, for example, is responsible for nearly 90% of all lung cancer deaths and 80% of ...

Keywords: acut brain injury, pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, brain metabolism, cerebral hemodynamics, neurocritical care Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within ...

2022). EBP is the cornerstone of clinical practice. Integrating EBP into your nursing practice improves quality of care and patient outcomes. As a nurse, you will have plenty of opportunities to get ...

Many deaths occur each year due to a lack of regular physical activity. Here are some facts: More people tend to have an inactive lifestyle as they get older. Women are more likely to have inactive ...

Dr Z M Younossi, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Gastroenterology, Desk S-40, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. BACKGROUND AND AIMS To develop and assess a disease specific ...