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Background: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a common condition affecting 27-69 million people annually. Such an injury can lead to cognitive, mood-based, neurological, or a combination of symptoms that can persist long-term and change a person’s…

Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is currently the leading cause of disability worldwide and is commonly comorbid with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Nearly half of MDD patients that are treated with current guidelines do not achieve …

Background: Low-calorie sweeteners are found in a variety of products commonly consumed by those attempting to reduce caloric intake, body weight, and postprandial glycemia. Aspartame is a commonly used sugar alternative deemed safe by the U.S. Food…

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…

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, and the number of people affected continues to increase. In AD, senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles develop in the brain. The Mediterranean Diet (MeDi) displays propert…

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder in the world, yet symptomatic relief and ultimate invasive surgical procedures remain the mainstay of treatment. Mesenchymal stem cell therapy (MSCT) is emerging as a possible, curati…

Background: The Covid-19 pandemic disturbed the entire world, leaving many healthcare workers, specifically physicians and nurses extremely vulnerable. Working hard and endless, they are impacted in many ways including the state of their mental heal…

Background: The negative mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents has been profound. Current research has not been conclusive on what clinical guidelines or current practices can be implemented to mitigate this mental health defi…

Background: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel are known to have worse mental health and well-being when compared to the general population. Previous research has shown that during the COVID-19 pandemic, EMS personnel had poor mental health …

Background: Opioid use disorder (OUD) has increased in prevalence in the United States, with individuals reporting misuse of opioids during pregnancy and labor quadrupling between the years of 1999 and 2014. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD…

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…