We systematically reviewed published translational research on gene-based therapy for
retinal ganglion cell (RGC) neuroprotection. A search was conducted on Entrez PubMed on 23 …

This study examined level of acculturation, openness in communication with parents, peer
interaction, and self-esteem in two ethnic groups-Asian and Caucasian American adolescents …

Background: Poor survival in pancreatic adenocarcinoma is associated with African-American
race and also with low socioeconomic status (SES). However, it is not known whether the …

We systematically reviewed published research on dry eye disease and its association with
higher order aberrations (HOAs). The purpose of this review was to first determine if an …

During macrophage development, myeloid progenitor cells undergo terminal differentiation
coordinated with reduced cell cycle progression. Differentiation of macrophages from …

Background The advent of social media has influenced the relationship between aesthetic
surgeons and their patients, as well as the motivations of such patients to seek cosmetic …

We tested whether activation of mitogen-activated protein kinase/ extracellular signal-regulated
kinase kinase-1 (MEK1) is required and sufficient for extracellular signal-regulated …

Differentiation of myeloid progenitor cells into macrophages is accompanied by increased
PU.1 concentration and increasing cell cycle length, culminating in cell cycle arrest. Induction …

The purpose of the study is (1) to compare the effects of factors on self-rated health (SRH)
among older non-Hispanic Whites (NHW), Hispanic, and Asian Californians and (2) to provide …

Importance: Nasal skin and soft tissue envelope (SSTE) thickness has considerable effects
on procedural planning and postoperative outcomes in rhinoplasty surgery. Objective …