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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: 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…

Background: Mental health issues are increasing among children and adolescents. Some of the main issues are anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and suicidal ideation. Treating these mental health issues in children can be difficult because it is not i…

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…

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…

The purpose of this qualitative thematic analysis study was to explore competency-based education (CBE) implementation as promoted on the official websites of 10 community colleges in the United States. For the utility of this study, CBE implementat…

In many instances medical students are taught basic patient care including complicated procedures on actual patients, posing a risk of harm and dissatisfying patient care. Simulationbased education was designed to offer an alternative environment f…

The purpose of this case study was to explore potential gaps in supports for students with disabilities at the K-12 and postsecondary levels. For the utility of this study, the potential gaps in supports for students with disabilities were defined a…

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…

The purpose of this qualitative comparative case study, guided by policy implementation theory and grounded theory methodology, was to investigate how state-level policy differences affect the training, support, and professionalization of paraprofes…

This quantitative correlational study examined the relationship between homelessness and public opinion within the City of San Francisco. Specifically, this study identified whether changes in the number of homeless persons, as recorded in Point-in-…

The purpose of this quantitative observational study was to identify the differences in high school student test scores on the ACT ELA composite tests and ACT math test for students attending school in union and unified districts in Arizona. Arizona…

Background: Anxiety and depression are among the most commonly diagnosed illnesses in the United States. Although healthcare providers such as Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistants (PA), and Physicians (MD/DO) are trained to medically diagn…