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Background: Electronic cigarettes have become immensely popular in the U.S. and worldwide. However, their use and correlation to E-cigarette or Vaping Related Lung Injury (EVALI) is poorly studied. The lack of research is due to their relative novel…

Background: Obesity-driven diseases are among the leading causes of preventable and premature death in the United States. As an increasing number of children become obese, their risk of being obese as adults and dying of obesity-related diseases inc…

Background: Diabetes is a common condition endured by over 34.2 million individuals in the United States. This disease often leads to development of ulcers and decreased healing compared to nondiabetics. Treatment modalities currently include debrid…

The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental, correlational design is to determine if there is a difference between average clinical hours and National Council Licensure Exam Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) first-time pass rates by comparing Assoc…

Screen time across all age groups in the United States on average exceeds 10 hours per day. Screen time has increased over the last 12 years with many advances in technology. It is clear there are many adverse effects from too much screen time, such…

Background: Effective antiemetic treatment is essential in reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), but the clinical implication of PONV increases the length of hospital stay and healthcare resource utilization. Purpose: To determine the e…

Pharmaceutical grade cannabidiol (CBD) oil has been considered for treatment of seizure disorders in numerous anecdotes. The objective of this study was to determine the role CBD oil has as an adjuvant therapy alongside one the mainstay anti-epilept…

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a popular medication for the treatment of acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections, for prophylaxis for ulcers in patients on long-term no…

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…

Many (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) CRNA programs reject applicants who do not meet standard metrics, have minor shortcomings, or have encountered problems during the application and/or interview process. Support lacks for these candidates…

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…

Inadequate neuromuscular blockade assessment and the associated potential residual neuromuscular blockade represent relevant disparities in anesthesia practice. This literature review investigates the current state of research regarding neuromuscula…