The HMGB1/RAGE inflammatory pathway promotes pancreatic tumor growth by regulating mitochondrial bioenergetics

Rui Kang, Daolin Tang, Nicole E. Schapiro, +7

Oncogene

Tumor BiologyPancreatic CancerMolecular PathwayMedicineMitochondrial Bioenergetics +7

One-year outcomes of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbidly obese adolescents: a multicenter study from the Pediatric Bariatric Study Group

M. Louise Lawson, Shelley Kirk, Terry Mitchell, +7

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

ObesityChildhood ObesityBariatric SurgerySleeve GastrectomyRoux-en-y Gastric Bypass +11

The expression of the receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE) is permissive for early pancreatic neoplasia

Rui Kang, Tara Loux, Daolin Tang, +6

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Cell AutophagySignal TransductionEarly Pancreatic NeoplasiaSignaling PathwayPancreatic Cancer +12

Health-related quality of life before and after bariatric surgery in adolescents

Tara Loux, Ramanath N. Haricharan, Ronald H. Clements, +5

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

ObesityQuality Of LifeBariatric SurgeryChildhood ObesityAdolescent Medicine +8

Weight‐specific Health‐related Quality of Life in Adolescents With Extreme Obesity

Avani C. Modi, Tara Loux, Stephen K. Bell, +3

Obesity

The Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products Promotes Pancreatic Carcinogenesis and Accumulation of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells

Philip Vernon, Tara Loux, Nicole E. Schapiro, +6

The Journal of Immunology

Cancer ResearchCancer ImmunosurveillancePancreatic CancerMedicineImmunology +12

The role of hyperglycemia in FAT/CD36 expression and function

Min Chen, Yingkui Yang, Tara Loux, +2

Pediatric Surgery International

ObesityMetabolic SyndromeBiochemistryPhysiologyDiabetes +5

Extracellular DNA promotes colorectal tumor cell survival after cytotoxic chemotherapy

Reginald Anunobi, Brian A. Boone, N. Cheh, +5

Journal of Surgical Research

Tumor BiologyGastrointestinal OncologyMedicineColorectal CancerPathology +4

Revision Nissen fundoplication can be completed laparoscopically with a low rate of complications: a single-institution experience with 72 children

Ahmet Çelik, Tara Loux, Carroll M. Harmon, +3

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

LaparoscopyUrologySingle-institution ExperienceRevision Nissen FundoplicationOpen Procedure +3

Early transition to oral antibiotics for treatment of perforated appendicitis in pediatric patients: Confirmation of the safety and efficacy of a growing national trend

Tara Loux, Gavin A. Falk, Cathy A. Burnweit, +3

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Antimicrobial StewardshipAntibioticsPediatric PatientsPediatricsPediatric Surgery +5