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Background: Lidocaine with epinephrine is routinely used to achieve peripheral nerve blockade in non-appendage anatomical sites due to the vasoconstrictive properties and prolonged duration. Medical recommendations suggest avoiding epinephrine use i…

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an insidious neurodegenerative disease with cardinal features of gradual cognitive decline and interference in activities of daily living (ADL). This disease is pervasive and affects over 10% of the adult popu…

Screen time across all age groups in the United States on average exceeds 10 hours per day. Screen time has increased over the last 12 years with many advances in technology. It is clear there are many adverse effects from too much screen time, such…

Background: Effective antiemetic treatment is essential in reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), but the clinical implication of PONV increases the length of hospital stay and healthcare resource utilization. Purpose: To determine the e…

Pharmaceutical grade cannabidiol (CBD) oil has been considered for treatment of seizure disorders in numerous anecdotes. The objective of this study was to determine the role CBD oil has as an adjuvant therapy alongside one the mainstay anti-epilept…

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a popular medication for the treatment of acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections, for prophylaxis for ulcers in patients on long-term no…

Childhood obesity is starting to reach epidemic levels worldwide and there are many factors that influence its development. Current literature discusses a link between delivery via cesarean section and the development of childhood obesity. The purpo…

Background: With the rising global prevalence of obesity and risks that are associated with excess body fat, the pursuit of a solution has become the topic of many randomized control trials and systematic reviews. Obesity treatment begins with provi…

Background: Autoimmune diseases can be debilitating to patients not only on a physical level but on an emotional level as well. Research has shown that many of these diseases correlate with the severity of the disease and the patient’s stress level.…

Microaggression remains a subtle yet significant issue for Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) in academic and clinical settings. Microaggression is a significant concern that hinders professional communication, leading to poor medical out…

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is notoriously difficult for clinicians to treat effectively. PTSD symptoms have been found to improve in response to 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) assisted psychother…

Background: Tryptamines act on the same neurotransmitter as traditional unipolar mood disorder medications, however, they have a different mechanism of action. With refractory cases, traditional medications are not enough to treat these disorders an…

Background: Increasing sensitizations to food amongst rising generations has created a challenge for the health care system to determine the correct path of assessing the degree of allergic response in patients. Currently the gold diagnostic standar…