Senescence-Associated Cell Transition and Interaction (SACTAI): A Proposed Mechanism for Tissue Aging, Repair, and Degeneration.

Aging is a broad process that occurs as a time-dependent functional decline and tissue degeneration in living organisms. On a smaller scale, aging also exists within organs, tissues, and cells. As the smallest functional unit in living organisms, cells "age" by reaching senescence where proliferation stops.

Comparing 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality in Pediatric and Adult Otologic Surgery.

Objective To determine differences in timing and rate of postoperative adverse events among pediatric and adult populations undergoing specific otologic procedures. Study Design Administrative database study. Setting Multi-institutional database.

Assisting the parent of a child with asthma.

The parents of an asthmatic child are frequently faced with complex decisions that have to take into account the child's asthma as well as more general developmental needs. At times these parents may feel overwhelmed and doubt their ability to make reasonable decisions. If there is discomfort with some aspect of the treatment plan, the parents may remain silent.