INNATE IMMUNE RESPONSES IN PNEUMONIA

Innate immune responses in pneumonia

Abstract The lungs are an immunologically unique environment; they are exposed to innumerable pathogens and particulate matter daily.Appropriate clearance of pathogens and response to pollutants is required to prevent overwhelming infection, while preventing tissue damage and maintaining efficient gas exchange.Broadly, the innate immune system is t

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Points of contention: Qualitative research identifying where researchers and research ethics committees disagree about consent waivers for secondary research with tissue and data.

BackgroundThis is a multi-method, in-depth, three part qualitative study exploring the regulation and practice of secondary research with tissue and data in a high-income country.We explore and compare the perspectives of researchers, research ethics committees (RECs) and other relevant professionals (e.g.pathologists and clinicians).We focus on po

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