The skin is frequently subjected to minor mechanical insults that may compromise its barrier integrity and permit the entry of pathogens. Therefore, the immune system of the skin needs to rapidly ...

When a patient enters the emergency department in critical condition, doctors must quickly run through a crucial list of questions: Does the patient have an infection? If so, is it bacterial or viral?

The locomotor system, encompassing bones, joints, and soft tissues, is essential for movement and stability, relying on finely tuned immune and inflammatory ...