Respiratory viral infections trigger asthma exacerbations, yet the acute effects of Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) signaling on airway physiology are poorly understood. This [...]

Acute calcific tendinitis (ACT) of the longus colli muscle is a rare and benign presentation of calcium phosphate crystal deposition disease. The calcifications are most [...]

This dissertation investigates how aging alters the biological, molecular, and structural processes that guide skeletal muscle regeneration and evaluates how these age-re [...]

Two detailed, unlabeled pencil drawings depicting the bladder during surgery.

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Unlabeled pencil sketches depicting the muscular structure under a breast, the skeletal structure under a breast and the aftermath of a mastectomy.

Cachexia, characterized by muscle loss, reduced food intake, and decreased activity, is a common complication of chronic diseases such as cancer, renal failure, heart fai [...]

Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) infection in mice provides a robust model for studying CD8⁺ T cell immunity. This dissertation demonstrates that vaccination wit [...]