Purpose: Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a process whereby cells acquire
molecular alterations that facilitate cell motility and invasion. In preliminary studies, we …

Background Physicians, particularly trainees and those in surgical subspecialties, are at risk
for burnout. Mistreatment (ie, discrimination, verbal or physical abuse, and sexual …

Background Concerns persist regarding the effect of current surgical resident duty-hour
policies on patient outcomes, resident education, and resident well-being. Methods We …

This first part of a two-part review of pheochromocytoma and paragangliomas (PPGLs)
addresses clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, treatment, and outcomes. In this …

Our laboratory has shown that vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-1 (VEGFR-1)
expression on human pancreatic cancer cell lines mediates cell migration and invasion …

Abstract Background Neuropilin-2 (NRP2) is a high-affinity kinase-deficient receptor for
vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and semaphorin 3F. We investigated its function …

This is the second part of a two-part review on pheochromocytoma and paragangliomas
(PPGLs). In this part, perioperative management, including preoperative preparation …

Importance There are currently 2 widely accepted treatment strategies for patients
presenting to the hospital with choledocholithiasis. However, the rate of use for each …

Background The use of neoadjuvant therapy (NAC) for the treatment of potentially
resectable pancreatic cancer remains controversial. In this study, we sought to evaluate …

Background Early detection of postoperative complications, including organ failure, is pivotal
in the initiation of targeted treatment strategies aimed at attenuating organ damage. In an …