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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…

Background: Fractional ablative laser treatment has been widely accepted as the best treatment for atrophic acne scars. New research suggests that the addition of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to fractional ablative laser therapy may provide superior r…

Background: Supervised injection facilities (SIF) have established use in several countries with the aim to combat increasing overdose rates, spread of infection, and facilitate enrollment in addiction treatment facilities for people who inject drug…

Many (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) CRNA programs reject applicants who do not meet standard metrics, have minor shortcomings, or have encountered problems during the application and/or interview process. Support lacks for these candidates…

Background: Sleep deprivation is a common problem among healthcare workers, including Physician Assistants (PAs). This can lead to harmful outcomes, such as burnout and medical errors. Current research focuses on combating this by allowing nurses to…

Inadequate neuromuscular blockade assessment and the associated potential residual neuromuscular blockade represent relevant disparities in anesthesia practice. This literature review investigates the current state of research regarding neuromuscula…

Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most prevalent source of heel pain, contributing to a formidable cost of illness and affecting people from every age group, physical condition, and economic strata. Despite its ubiquitous impact on society, …

Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) incidence is increasing as well as the rates of cesarean sections. Current research has not been conclusive as to whether this relationship is causal. Objective: This evidence-based systematic review aimed…