Sympathetic neurons and chromaffin cells derive from common sympathoadrenal precursors
which arise from the neural crest. Cells from this lineage migrate to their final destination …

Right ventricle ejection fraction (RVEF) evaluated with magnetic resonance imaging is a
strong determinant of patient outcomes in pulmonary arterial hypertension. We evaluated the …

The performance of hernia treatment could benefit from more extensive knowledge of the
mechanical behavior of the abdominal wall in a healthy state. To supply this knowledge, the …

Chromogranin A (CgA) has been proposed to play a major role in the formation of dense-core
secretory granules (DCGs) in neuroendocrine cells. Here, we took advantage of unique …

Background Homeostatic turnover of the extracellular matrix conditions the structure and
function of the healthy lung. In lung transplantation, long-term management remains limited by …

In COVID-19 pneumonia, dual-energy computed tomography has shown two patterns of
lung perfusion along the course of the disease: an increase in perfusion blood volume (PBV) …

Objective Patients with systemic sclerosis and both pulmonary hypertension and interstitial
lung disease (SSc–PH‐ILD) generally carry a worse prognosis than patients with SSc and …

The linea alba is a complex structure commonly involved in hernia formation. Knowledge of
its mechanical behavior is essential to design suitable meshes and reduce the risk of …

Background Ventral hernia repairs (VHRs) still exhibit clinical complications in terms of
recurrence, pain, and discomfort. Factors such as surgical technique or mesh features are …

The design of meshes for the treatment of incisional hernias could benefit from better knowledge
of the mechanical response of the abdominal wall and how this response is affected by …