Brain aging is marked by cognitive decline and susceptibility to neurodegeneration. Calorie
restriction (CR) increases neurogenesis, improves memory function, and protects from age-…

Research on precancers, as defined as at-risk tissues and early lesions, is of high significance
given the effectiveness of early intervention. We discuss the need for risk stratification to …

Background There are more than 150,000 transgender adolescents in the United States, yet
research on outcomes after gender-affirming mastectomy in this age group is limited. We …

Significant progress has been made in designing bone materials capable of directing
endogenous cells to promote vascularized bone regeneration. However, current strategies lack …

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has widespread effects, including enhanced psychosocial
stressors and stay-at-home orders which may be associated with higher rates of child …

Background Limited English proficiency (LEP) is associated with decreased access to healthcare.
We hypothesized that LEP children with appendicitis would experience more delays in …

Introduction Fetal myelomeningocele (MMC) repair improves lower extremity motor function.
We have previously demonstrated that augmentation of fetal MMC repair with placental …

Background One of the most competitive surgical sub-specialty fellowships remains
Pediatric Surgery (PS), which requires candidates to develop a strong and research-oriented …

Background : Abusive head trauma (AHT) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
among young children. We aimed to evaluate the long-term impact of AHT. Methods : Using …

Parkinson's disease (PD), an intractable condition impairing motor and cognitive function, is
imperfectly treated by drugs and surgery. Two priority issues for many people with PD are …