Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Pivotal role of TLR7 protein revealed in lung disease

Researchers have revealed that the protein Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7), usually associated with antiviral defense in the body, surprisingly, exacerbates lung conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Q&A: Down syndrome associated with serious respiratory complications

People with Down syndrome are more likely than the general population to develop serious respiratory infections. Often, symptoms are so severe that patients require hospitalization. As respiratory season moves in, researchers ...

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