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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased and more accessible use of telemedicine, which has remained common practice even as the pandemic ended. Telemedicine visits do not allow for a complete physical exam or in-office diagnostic testing …

Background: Bariatric surgery is the recommended weight loss method for those suffering from obesity with a BMI >40 or BMI >35 with comorbidities. Screening for weight loss predictors in bariatric surgery patients typically focuses on preoperative f…

Background: Physician assistant programs place large amounts of demand on the students who are enrolled in them. This demand can lead to large amounts of stress that may eventually cause the students to develop mental health issues such as depressio…

Background: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is defined as the involuntary loss of urine, and often occurs during activity, sneezing, and laughing. It is 1 of the 5 different types of urinary incontinence (UI) and commonly affects parous females. T…

Background/Objective: Pharmacogenetic (PGx) guided antidepressant therapy has become an alternative management approach for major depressive disorder (MDD). Extensive research has demonstrated an improvement in response rates and outcomes in major d…

Background: Hearing loss is a health concern that increases in conjunction with age. Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) can impact many aspects of a person’s life, including social interactions and mental health. Research has established a correlation …

This systematic literature review examines the impact of implementing peer support programs to reduce psychological distress among anesthesia providers experiencing second victim events. Its high-stakes, hyper-acute nature characterizes the field of…

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…

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: Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint occurring due to overuse leading to abnormal tendon structure. Those with tendinopathy clinically present with localized pain, fatigability, and decreased…

Background: Intellectual Disability (ID) is characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. ID is the most common developmental disability in the United States, affecting approximately 1 to 3% of children in varying d…

Background: Inflammatory soft tissue injuries include sprains, strains, tendonitis, and tears. They occur across various populations and can largely affect a person’s ability to function in their daily life. Patients who initially present with an in…

Objective: To determine if probiotics is an effective stand-alone or adjuvant prevention or treatment modality for Ulcerative Colitis? Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis. Methods: Searches were performed in PubMed and Google Scholar using …