An axisymmetric numerical method to simulate the dynamics of insoluble surfactant on a
moving liquid–fluid interface is presented. The motion of the interface is captured using a …

Background Asthma is a heterogeneous disease in which there is a differential response to
asthma treatments. This heterogeneity needs to be evaluated so that a personalized …

We present an adaptive coupled level-set/volume-of-fluid (ACLSVOF) method for interfacial
flow simulations on unstructured triangular grids. At each time step, we evolve both the level …

This book is concerned with watershed management and rehabilitation as a means of rural
development focusing mainly on India. Three recurrent themes in watershed management …

Exhaled nitric oxide can be detected in exhaled air and is readily measured by chemiluminescence.
It is thought to be involved in both the regulation of ciliary motility and host defence. …

Background Although several studies link high levels of IL-6 and soluble IL-6 receptor (sIL-6R)
to asthma severity and decreased lung function, the role of IL-6 trans-signaling (IL-6TS) in …

A liquid drop placed on a vibrating diaphragm will burst into a fine spray of smaller secondary
droplets if it is driven at the proper frequency and amplitude. The process begins when …

Rationale: Serum chitinases may be novel biomarkers of airway inflammation and remodeling,
but less is known about factors regulating their levels. Objectives: To examine serum …

Background Adult-onset severe asthma is characterized by highly symptomatic disease
despite high-intensity asthma treatments. Understanding of the underlying pathways of this …

Background The role of IL-17 immunity is well established in patients with inflammatory
diseases, such as psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease, but not in asthmatic patients, in …