This important study provides solid in-vivo evidence that CCR4 regulates the early inflammatory response during atherosclerotic plaque formation. The authors propose that altered T-cell response plays ...

Sinusitis occurs when the sinuses, cavities in your skull that are lined with tissue, become blocked or inflamed. The sinus cavities create mucous on a continual basis. Under normal circumstances, ...

Sinus infections can cause various symptoms, one of which is ear pain. In some cases, ear pain during a sinus infection can develop because of a secondary ear infection. However, that’s not always the ...

While additional research is still needed, acupuncture may benefit certain sinus issues, including congestion due to allergies or viral infections. Your sinuses are four pairs of connected spaces ...

Mussa, M.D., a professor of vascular surgery at the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas, Houston, respond to questions they often receive about aortic dissections—and discuss ...

Nasal passages. Passages that are lined with mucous membranes and tiny hairs (cilia) that help to filter the air. Sinuses. These 4 pairs of air-filled cavities are also lined with mucous membranes.

That excessive mucus drips into the back of the throat and irritates it, causing a post-nasal drip cough. As if that weren’t enough, she noted, “excess mucus can also obstruct the sinuses and when it ...

Acute aortic syndrome is a life threatening condition caused by a tear in the thoracic aorta. Consider acute aortic syndrome in all patients presenting with chest pain that is unexplained or ...

In the cases where patients failed to attend the follow-up visit, telephone interviews were conducted, and relevant medical documentation was obtained via email. Sinus rhythm disruption or ATA ...

The following are key points to remember from a joint statement on management of aortic disease in children with FBN1-related Marfan syndrome: ...