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Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) is a severe condition characterized by inflammation, tissue damage, and persistent activation of the cyclic GMP-AMP (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes (STING) ...

There are more than 10 common skin diseases seen in adults, such as acne, atopic dermatitis (eczema), cold sores, hives, and psoriasis. It can be difficult to identify these skin problems by ...