Disorders of Adipose Tissue and Lipodystrophies: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Perspectives by Rosińska Kamila Rosińska, Ewelina Justyna Janicka, Julia Natalia Skibicka, Monika Niedźwiedzka, Mateusz Rosiński

“…OBJECTIVE: This study aims to analyze the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of lipodystrophies, particularly focusing on congenital, acquired, and HIV-associated forms. …”
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Advancements and Challenges in Immune Protection Strategies for Islet Transplantation by Xue Wang, Ziyuan Zeng, Dayan Li, Kai Wang, Wei Zhang, Yang Yu, Xi Wang

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Impact of Deep Brain Stimulation on Daily Routine Driving Practice in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease by Carsten Buhmann, Eik Vettorazzi, Christian Oehlwein, Fred Rikkers, Monika Poetter-Nerger, Alessandro Gulberti, Christian Gerloff, Christian K. Moll, Wolfgang Hamel

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Changes in Locomotor Activity Observed During Acute Nicotine Withdrawal Can Be Attenuated by Ghrelin and GHRP-6 in Rats by Jázmin Ayman, András Buzás, Roberta Dochnal, Miklós Palotai, Miklós Jászberényi, Zsolt Bagosi

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Walker 256 Tumor Growth Suppression by Crotoxin Involves Formyl Peptide Receptors and Lipoxin A4 by Patrícia Brigatte, Odair Jorge Faiad, Roberta Cornélio Ferreira Nocelli, Richardt G. Landgraf, Mario Sergio Palma, Yara Cury, Rui Curi, Sandra Coccuzzo Sampaio

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Expression of SET Protein in the Ovaries of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Xu Boqun, Dai Xiaonan, Cui YuGui, Gao Lingling, Dai Xue, Chao Gao, Diao Feiyang, Liu Jiayin, Li Gao, Mei Li, Yuan Zhang, Xiang Ma

“…Combined with its localization in theca cells, SET may participate in regulating ovarian androgen biosynthesis and the pathophysiology of hyperandrogenism in PCOS.…”
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Clinical and Experimental Immunomodulation 2014 by Lenin Pavón, Oscar Bottasso, Hugo Besedosky, Roger Loria, Marco A. Velasco-Velázquez

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Cytokines as cellular communicators by R. Debets, H. F. J. Savelkoul

“…Cytokines and their receptors are involved in the pathophysiology of many diseases. Here we present a detailed review on cytokines, receptors and signalling routes, and show that one important lesson from cytokine biology is the complex and diverse regulation of cytokine activity. …”
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Ischemic Colitis in an Endurance Runner by Chase Grames, Cristóbal S. Berry-Cabán

“…This paper describes the pathophysiology, diagnostic approach, and management options.…”
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Recurrent Syncope in a Cancer Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Jyoti Sharma, Anne H. Dougherty

“…He was found to be suffering from neurocardiogenic reflex-mediated syncope secondary to mechanical compression of the carotid baroreceptors and glossopharyngeal nerve by the tumor. We discuss the pathophysiology of this case and the available treatment options.…”
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Update on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Respiratory Disease in Children by Susan R Orenstein

“…Dysfunctions of these protections likely underlie the pathophysiology of these disorders.…”
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The Enteric Nervous System in Inflammation and Pain: The Role of Proteinase-Activated Receptors by Nathalie Vergnolle

“…Drugs that interact with the ENS have recently raised considerable interest because of their capacity to regulate numerous aspects of the gut physiology and pathophysiology. The present article summarizes recent research on proteinases and proteinase-activated receptors (PARs) as signalling molecules in the ENS. …”
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Questions and Considerations on Anesthesia in the Elderly by Evangelina Dávila Cabo de Villa

“…Scientific advances have enhanced progresses in the understanding of diseases’ pathophysiology, thus enabling the performance of a higher number of surgical procedures. …”
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Severe Dilatation of Coronary Artery Ostium Complicating Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm: Differential Diagnosis and Review of the Literature by Paul Bamford, Nicholas Collins

“…This represents an unusual manifestation of a sinus of Valsalva aneurysm. The underlying pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, role of surgical management, and outcomes are discussed.…”
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Influence of opioid peptides on human neutrophil apoptosis and activation in vitro by Zofia Sulowska, Ewa Majewska, Katarzyna Krawczyk, Magdalena Klink, Henryk Tchórzewski

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Manic Pseudo-Delirium–Two Case Reports by Gerard Hutchinson, Anthony David

“…Possible explanations for MP-D are put forward for their heuristic value in the hope that further research will improve understanding of the pathophysiology of both mania and delirium.…”
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Liver Cell Death: Update on Apoptosis by Marc Bilodeau

“…The significance of apoptosis to the pathophysiology of liver disease is discussed.…”
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The Correlation of Hemostatic Parameters with the Development of Early Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy. A Retrospective Observational Study by Scarlatescu Florin, Scarlatescu Ecaterina, Tomescu Dana Rodica, Bartos Daniela

“…Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is one of the most common complications seen both in early and late stages of sepsis, with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations ranging from mild neurological dysfunction to delirium and coma. The pathophysiology of SAE is still not completely understood, and the diagnosis can be challenging especially in early stages of sepsis and in patients with subtle symptoms.…”
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The Link between Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma: A Role for Antileukotrienes? by H Kim, J Bouchard, PM Renzix

“…Both are inflammatory disorders with a similar pathophysiology, and both share some treatment approaches. …”
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Inflammatory Response and Immune Regulation in Brain-Heart Interaction after Stroke by Lihua Zou, Ruquan Han

“…Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) evoked by stroke may injure myocardial cells directly, in which the interplay between inflammatory response, oxidative stress, cardiac sympathetic/parasympathetic dysfunction, and splenic immunoregulation may be also the key pathophysiology factor. This review article summarizes the current understanding of inflammatory response and immune regulation in brain-heart interaction after stroke.…”
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