Background Breast cancer invasion and metastasis involves both epithelial and stromal
changes. Our objective was to delineate the pivotal role stroma plays in invasion by comparing …

Cancer associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are believed to promote tumor growth and progression.
Our objective was to measure the effect of TGF-β1 on fibroblasts isolated from invasive …

Objectives: To compare maternal characteristics, prenatal care, and newborn outcomes in a
cohort of opioid-dependent pregnant women treated with methadone versus buprenorphine. …

Background Chronic diseases that drive morbidity, mortality, and health care costs are largely
influenced by human behavior. Behavioral health conditions such as anxiety, depression, …

Background The opioid epidemic has led to an increase in the number of persons who
inject drugs, and this population accounts for 12% of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) …

Depression is common, places a large burden on the patient, their family and community,
and is often difficult to treat. Magnesium supplementation is associated with improved …

Background: Occupational burnout is a major concern for personal well-being and patient
care. We examined burnout among primary care providers (PCPs), medical residents, …

In a world that grows increasingly aware of ecological problems such as global warming, rising
sea levels, and pollution, we need to reconsider how we connect ourselves to the natural …

Purpose: Social determinants of health (SDoH) including insecure access to food, housing,
and financial resources are critical threats to overall health. We sought to examine this …

Statins have the potential to reduce breast cancer incidence and recurrence as shown in both
epidemiologic and laboratory studies. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect …