Bernardo Miller Naranjo

1 Introduction Invasive medical devices such as endotracheal tubes (ETTs) and catheters are an essential part of daily medical practice. However, the use of such equipment comes with a high risk of complications including bacterial infections and tissue damage, which can lead to longer hospitalization times of patients, increased healthcare costs, and higher patient mortality [1].

Abstract Mucus plays an integral role for the barrier function of many epithelial tissues. In the human airways, mucus is constantly secreted to capture inhaled microbes and pollutants and cleared away through concerted ciliary motion. Many important respiratory diseases exhibit altered mucus flowability and impaired clearance, contributing to respiratory distress and increased risk of infections.

11 hours, 37 minutes A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help us start anew. It’s a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She’s immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she’s actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn’t here for the big event.