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18 Jul 2019

Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type 1: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

Leukocyte adhesion deficiency type-1 (LAD-1) is a rare primary immunodeficiency that is characterised by compromised neutrophil adhesion and…
7 Mins
18 Jul 2019

The Intensity of Physical Activity in Asthmatic Children During Active Video Game Playing

Physical exercise is an important non-pharmacological component of clinical asthma control, especially in children. However, physical exercise can lead…
9 Mins
18 Jul 2019

Natural Killer Cells and Their Role in Immunity

Natural killer (NK) cells are effector lymphocytes that play protective roles against both infectious pathogens and cancer.
9 Mins
18 Jul 2019

HIV Co-Receptor Usage, Broadly Neutralising Antibodies, and Treatment

The discovery of a new generation of highly potent broadly neutralising antibodies (bnAb) has provided a new weapon in the fight against HIV-1.
10 Mins
14 Mar 2019

Why Do People Misdiagnose Themselves with Food Hypersensitivity? An Exploration of the Role of Biopsychosocial Factors

Food hypersensitivity (FH), which includes food allergy and intolerance, is an adverse reaction to food causing unpleasant…
10 Mins
14 Mar 2019

Obesity: The Impact on Host Systems Affecting Mobility and Navigation through the Environment

Obesity has become an epidemic according to many, with >35% of individuals defined as being obese or having obesity in the developed world…
8 Mins
13 Dec 2018

Liposomal-Glutathione as a Potential Therapeutic Agent to Control HIV-1 Infection and Tuberculosis

This literature review provides insights into how glutathione (GSH) plays an important role in controlling HIV-1 and Mycobacterium tuberculosis…
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13 Dec 2018

Genetic Associations and Environmental Exposures in the Aetiopathogenesis of Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody- Associated Vasculitis: An Updated Review

Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) represents a heterogeneous group of rare diseases characterised by necrotising…