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Background: Heart failure is a condition in which the heart muscle cannot pump enough blood through the body to fulfill the demand of oxygen needed. Put simply, the body’s demand for oxygen outpaces the supply in the bloodstream. The heart is divide…

Background: Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative disease that compromises the integrity of the joint. It causes pain, limits range of motion, leads to deformities and disability, and has been linked to additional comorbidities that have life alte…

The purpose of this quantitative study was to explore the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on medical education by comparing USMLE Step 1 first attempt pass rates of examinees from US/Canadian schools in Doctor of Medicine (MD) programs from 2020-20…

Cachexia is a common illness found in chronically ill patients, especially those with cancer. The lack of strength and functional reserve found in cachexic patients leads to greatly increased morbidity and mortality. Currently, there are no establis…

Background: Heterotopic pregnancy is a statistically rare event with an incidence of 1:30,000 pregnancies, but with the increased implementation of assisted reproductive techniques, incidence is as high as 1:50. Treatment modalities for heterotopic …

The purpose of this quantitative study is to emphasize the importance and urgency of studying the relationship between remote leadership practices and mental health outcomes, including the provision of benefits and the discourse on mental health in …

Background: Anesthesia professionals are experts in handling high-risk medications, equipment, and conducting patient assessments. Neuromuscular blocking medications are commonly used in general anesthesia. This research project presents current evi…

Medication non-adherence is a prevalent issue among patients diagnosed with psychotic symptoms, which results in relapse and re-hospitalization. Current measures to address medication non-adherence in the psychiatric setting have not been successful…

Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) provide reliable contraception for most women but may also have other indications for their usage. Though highly effective in pregnancy prevention, 30% of women face barriers when attempting to obtain a prescription f…

Background. Opioids are commonly administered to patients suffering moderate to severe pain after surgery. These are most commonly delivered via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) along with assorted non-opioid analgesics. With the current national …

Background: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that affects many people who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. Patients diagnosed with PTSD may experience symptoms such as negative thoughts and memories, moo…