These lesser known “cousins” of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) were once thought to be harmless environmental ... In-depth analysis of the immune function and dysfunction seen in these groups of ...

Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) signal through FGF receptor tyrosine kinases to regulate a wide range of biological processes during development and adulthood. FGF receptors (FGFRs) are involved ...

We discuss the pathophysiology of clinically stable COPD and examine the impact of acutely increased expiratory flow limitation on the compromised respiratory system. Finally, we review the chain of ...

Infections provide an excellent opportunity to understand the pathophysiology of many primary neurological disorders, since they may give valuable clues about the real reason of the disorder including ...

The evolution of a disease resulting in functional changes in your body is known as pathophysiology. To understand COPD’s pathophysiology, it’s important to understand the structure of the ...

This year, World Leprosy Day will be marked on January 26. Mycobacterium leprae, a slow-growing bacteria, is the cause of leprosy, commonly referred to as Hansen’s disease, a chronic infectious ...

Dr Martin Riedel, Deutsches Herzzentrum und I. Medizinische Klinik, Technische Universität München, Lazarettstr. 36, D-80636 München, Germanym.riedel{at}dhm.mhn.de ...

Scientists have discovered at least 200 NTM species. Here’s a breakdown of some you should know about: Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). This includes two related species: mycobacterium avium ...

While factors such as myocardial ischaemia, worsening renal function, volume overload and chronic pulmonary disease may contribute to decompensation, the primary pathophysiology in hypertensive AHF ...