Capillary Malformation-Arteriovenous Malformation (CM-AVM) syndrome is a rare, autosomal dominant vascular disorder characterised by the presence of multifocal capillary malformations that may occur ...

Capillaries are very tiny blood vessels — so small that a single red blood cell can barely fit through them. They help to connect your arteries and veins in addition to facilitating the exchange of ...

The lymphatic system is a network of branching vessels that regulate fluid balance and support the immune system. Its smallest capillaries, comprised of a single endothelial cell layer, must stay ...

To act as a robust barrier against pathogens while also absorbing needed nutrients, the lining of the intestines must regenerate on a daily basis to remain equal to the task. The intestine's resident ...

Kennedy Hubbard looks different than most 20-somethings. “We’re well aware of how she appears,” Kennedy’s mom, Leanne, said. “It’s human nature to stare. It’s just not something you see all the time.

However, this route is slow. While cells in blood vessels and in most other lymphatic vessels are carried along by a flow of fluid, virtually no flow is present in lymphatic capillaries. Consequently, ...

Predictive factors of ductal spreading in preoperative breast cancer patients. Background: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) comprises of about 15%-20% of all breast cancer cases. Many studies have ...