Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease typically affecting the joints, but the
systemic inflammatory process may involve other tissues and organs. Many extra-articular …

Exhaled breath contains thousands of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of which the
composition varies depending on health status. Various metabolic processes within the …

Known for its clear readability, thorough coverage, and expert authorship, Murray & Nadel's
Textbook of Respiratory Medicine has long been the gold standard text in the fast-changing …

Emerging infectious diseases in humans are often caused by respiratory viruses such as
pandemic or avian influenza viruses and novel coronaviruses. Microbiological testing for …

In the absence of standardized diagnosis and the presence of unique clinical syndromes, it
is not surprising that considerable differences exist in the number of reported incidences of …

The identification of specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by
microorganisms may assist in developing a fast and accurate methodology for the …

Connective tissue diseases encompass a wide range of heterogeneous disorders
characterised by immune-mediated chronic inflammation often leading to tissue damage …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease typically involving the small
joints of the hands and feet in a symmetric fashion. RA can involve any synovial lined joint. 1 …

Introduction: Flexible bronchoscopy has been well established for diagnostic and
therapeutic purposes in critically ill patients. Areas covered: This review outlines the clinical …

The connective tissue diseases (CTDs) are a group of inflammatory, immune-mediated
disorders in which a failure of self-tolerance leads to autoimmunity and subsequent tissue …