Multiple organ failure: from basic science to prevention

Nutrition and Multiple Organ Failure

Prevention of organ failure in hereditary haemochromatosis.

In this editorial the dominant sites of organ manifestations in hereditary haemochromatosis are discussed as well as conditions that can occur as a result of iron-mediated manifestations: liver disease, diabetes mellitus, arthritis, and cardiomyopathy. The incidences of these organ manifestations and their well-known typical symptomatology are mentioned, in order to investigate hereditary haemo...

Skin pH: from basic science to basic skin care.

The "acid mantle" is a topic not only of historical interest, but also of clinical significance and has recently been linked to vital stratum corneum function. Despite compelling basic science evidence placing skin pH as a key factor in barrier homeostasis, stratum corneum integrity, and antimicrobial defense, application of the acid mantle concept in clinical care is lacking. We review recent ...

Editorial: Avoidance: From Basic Science to Psychopathology

As a means of coping, avoidance encompasses thoughts and efforts toward prevention of future aversive experiences and events. Avoidance has been and remains controversial. Avoidance is accepted as a construct in many areas of research, but is roundly disdained in others. Why is such a critical feature of coping both acknowledged as such, but almost reluctantly studied? For one, avoidance is oft...

Artificial cells: from basic science to applications

Artificial cells have attracted much attention as substitutes for natural cells. There are many different forms of artificial cells with many different definitions. They can be integral biological cell imitators with cell-like structures and exhibit some of the key characteristics of living cells. Alternatively, they can be engineered materials that only mimic some of the properties of cells, s...