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Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the US. It includes coronary heart disease, peripheral artery disease, and stroke, which are largely attributable to modifiable risk factors. Several of these modifiable risks…

Background: According to currently published literature, Physician Assistant students (PA-S) have high levels of stress and burnout, making them prone to substance abuse. Yet, these sparse studies have intertwined PA-S with other medical or graduate…

Background: Chronotherapy is a novel approach to medication management which utilizes the body’s circadian clock to better treat disease states. Aspirin, a key medication in the management of cardiovascular disease, inhibits platelet production and …

Abstract: This paper endeavors to explore the current literature as it relates to healthcare practitioner education on the topics of death and dying, specifically to assess the efficacy of education on hospice care and whether this education improve…

Background: Lifestyle modifications, including physical activity and dietary modification, are a fundamental part of the current treatment recommendations for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Current recommendations target weight loss witho…

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…

The purpose of this quantitative, quasi-experimental study was to examine how instructor presence, specifically as it related to caring, is perceived by students in an asynchronous online classroom environment by comparing two different modes of com…

As the digital age marches on into new frontiers of online life, communication, and commerce, cell phone usage has evolved into a necessary and constant part of modern life. As a constantly updating tool, few updates have been made to the research i…

Background: Millions of sport-related concussions are reported each year. Numerous research studies have been conducted to understand how to diagnose and manage concussions, but less is known about the long-term effects of multiple concussions. Purp…

Background: Plaque psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease manifesting as pruritic lesions on the skin that affects a large patient base. Multiple treatment options are available including topical ointments and creams, systemic injections and ta…

Background: The word ‘doula’ originates from ancient Greek and translates to “someone who serves”. A birth doula is a professional labor assistant who provides physical and emotional support to a birthing person or couple during pregnancy, labor, bi…

Abstract Background: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition that affects almost half of the US adult population. Current data shows that 50% of individuals diagnosed with hypertension are considered uncontrolled. Heart failure, ischemic stroke,…

Background: Over recent years, long-term cognitive deficits, morbidity, and mortality stemming from critical illness were uncovered and in great part attributed to development of delirium during hospital admission. Current recommendations regarding …