Autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD) result from a dysregulation of the immune system
leading to an immune attack on the thyroid. AITD are T cell-mediated organ-specific …

Myoinositol (Myo) is an isoform of inositol, a cyclic polyol with 6 hydroxyl groups. Myo is
mainly derived from dietary intake while its endogenous production is generated from …

Asbestos is a general term for a heterogeneous group of hydrated magnesium silicate
minerals that have in common a tendency to separate into fibers (1). These fibers, inhaled …

Asbestos is a descriptive term for a group of naturally occurring minerals known to mankind
since ancient times. The main types of asbestos (chrysotile, and the amphiboles crocidolite …

Already established as a'classic'in the field, Clinical Tests of Respiratory Function presents
an authoritative yet accessible account of this complex area, fusing the basic principles of …

The interferon-γ-inducible protein 10 (IP-10) was initially identified as a chemokine that is
induced by interferon (IFN)-γ. IP-10 exerts its function through binding to chemokine (CXC …

The aim of this narrative review is to highlight the role of CXCL9 in Ulcerative Colitis (UC), in
order to understand the mechanism underlying the inflammation in UC and to investigate …

Objectives This study tested a new high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scoring
method for asbestos-induced parenchymal changes in the lung. Methods HRCT scans of …

Study objectives To determine patterns in asbestos-induced lung diseases found in older,
less exposed workers. Design Review of a database evaluating lung function, smoking …

Frequently, patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) chronic infection have high levels of serum
anti‐thyroperoxidase and/or anti‐thyroglobulin autoantibodies, ultrasonographic signs of …