The fetal origins of adult disease (FOAD) hypothesis holds that events during early
development have a profound impact on one's risk for the development of future adult …

Our understanding of the pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has
evolved over recent years, with the recognition that endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction and …

Preterm infants with oxygen supplementation are at high risk for bronchopulmonary
dysplasia (BPD), a neonatal chronic lung disease. Inflammation with macrophage activation …

Tissue autofluorescence of fixed tissue sections is a major concern of fluorescence
microscopy. The adrenal cortex emits intense intrinsic fluorescence that interferes with …

Among the multiple organ injuries induced by sepsis, acute lung injury (ALI) triggered by an
excessive inflammatory response is one of the main causes contributing to patient death …

T cells are one of the main cell types shaping the immune microenvironment in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They persist andplay cytotoxic roles. The purpose of …

The Translational Science Working Group at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) aims
to bridge the gap between basic and clinical science by providing a platform where …

Respiratory health in children is essential for general wellbeing and healthy development in
the short and long term. It is well known that many respiratory diseases in adulthood have …

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a global health burden, is strongly associated with age-
related renal function decline, hypertension, and diabetes, which are all frequent …

Pulmonary hypertension is a complex condition that has distinct characteristics in pediatric
populations. This review explores the important role of early childhood nutrition in the …