The counter-intuitive role of the neutrophil in the acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Introduction: Neutrophils are the primary effectors of the innate immune system but are profoundly histotoxic cells. The acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is considered to be a prime example of neutrophil-mediated tissue injury.

Sources Of Data: The information presented in this review is acquired from the published neutrophil cell biology literature and the longstanding interest of the senior authors in ARDS pathogenesis and clinical management.

Good Gig, Bad Gig: Autonomy and Algorithmic Control in the Global Gig Economy.

This article evaluates the job quality of work in the remote gig economy. Such work consists of the remote provision of a wide variety of digital services mediated by online labour platforms. Focusing on workers in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, the article draws on semi-structured interviews in six countries ( = 107) and a cross-regional survey ( = 679) to detail the manner in which remote gig work is shaped by platform-based algorithmic control.

Helicobacter pylori infection as a protective factor against multiple sclerosis risk in females.

Background: In recent years, a relationship between Helicobacter pylori and many disease conditions has been reported, however, studies in its relationship with multiple sclerosis (MS) have had contradictory results.

Objective: To determine the association between the H. pylori infection and MS.