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Background: The risk of developing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is higher for females than males. Studies have reached contradictory conclusions regarding the role of hormonal fluctuation patterns and the use of hormonal contraception on…

Background: Workers in the healthcare field are known for being at high risk for developing burnout. The mental and physical effects of burnout can have detrimental effects on patient satisfaction and quality of care. The novel coronavirus pandemic,…

The purpose of this quantitative study was to compare mean first-time pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) of nursing graduates who were trained in hybrid versus traditional prelicensure nursing p…

This mixed methods comparative case study investigated the impacts, costs, barriers, and facilitators associated with implementing telehealth services across Cenla Pediatrics and Baytown Cardiology clinics. The research investigated the effects of t…

Background: Severe aortic stenosis (SAS) is a condition in which the aortic valve leaflets stenose and blood flow is limited through the valve. The pressure builds behind the aortic valve and this increased pressure leads to hypertension and ultimat…

Background: Opioid use disorder (OUD) and the complications associated with opioid use is a growing concern across the globe. Increased deaths, morbidity, and crimes associated with opioid misuse are increasing in the United States. Groups such as N…

The healthcare industry has made various advancements, yet clinicians have resisted embracing modern advances intended to improve patient outcomes. Providers may resist change because they achieved comfort with specific techniques that have proven s…

Background: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by loss of motor function and dyskinesia. There are currently no disease-modifying therapies on the market, leading to many exploratory trials involving new therape…

Suicide is a devastating public health problem, and few pharmacological treatments have been found to be effective for quickly reducing suicidal ideation (SI). Because antidepressants take four to six weeks to become effective, the only acute treatm…

The purpose of the study was to test holistic learning theory by relating non-cognitive skills to degree completion among undergraduate students in the United States in order to improve college success. The population (n=85,000) of the study was dra…

Objective: The purpose of this systematic literature review to determine if the use of music therapy in patients with insomnia leads to improved sleep quality. Background: Insomnia, a chronic and prevalent sleep disorder, affects up to one third of …

In the United States, over half of the female population uses a form of contraception. To make an educated decision on which form of birth control to use, the associated benefits and risks of each form are considered. Taking exogenous hormones in th…