The migration of immune cells plays a key role in inflammation.This is evident in the fact that inflammatory stimuli elicit a broad range of migration patterns in immune cells.Since these patterns are pivotal for initiating the immune response, their dysregulation is associated with life-threatening conditions including organ failure, chronic infla
Background In musculoskeletal health and care, visits, tests and treatments are often optional.There is some evidence that levels of utilization can be associated with subjective aspects of the illness, mindsets (thoughts and feelings about sensations) and stressful circumstances in particular.In a cross-sectional study of people seeking musculoske
Abstract Background Dirofilaria immitis is a mosquito-transmitted filarial parasite causing heartworm disease in dogs.The parasite may cause a significant disease burden to the dog population in high prevalence areas and is mainly managed through prophylactic treatments.Methods In this modelling study, the effect of a prophylactic treatment with mo
Abstract Background The tetraspan protein epithelial membrane protein-2 (EMP2), which mediates surface display of diverse proteins, is required for endometrial competence in blastocyst implantation, and is uniquely correlated with poor survival from endometrial adenocarcinoma tumors.Because EMP2 is differentially expressed in the various stages of