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In the United States, adolescents have the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), compared to other age groups. Additionally, the United States has a high teenage pregnancy rate when compared to other developed countries. Clinician…

Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) incidence is increasing as well as the rates of cesarean sections. Current research has not been conclusive as to whether this relationship is causal. Objective: This evidence-based systematic review aimed…

Background: The ACL is the most torn ligament in the knee and serves to stabilize the knee joint. The gold standard for diagnosing an ACL tear is an MRI or arthroscopy;however, these can be expensive and unnecessary if the diagnosis could be ruled o…

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: Mental health disorders plague much of the inmate population within the United States criminal justice system. Not only are incarcerated inmates with mental health disorders more likely to serve longer sentences, have served prior senten…

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…

Background: More than 3 million women have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. It is clearly identified that early diagnosis of breast cancer results in improved outcomes for women, thus compliance with screening recommendations …

Practice Problem: The practice problem of the organization is increased stress among correctional nurses due to staff shortages and increased workload. Stress results in patients receiving less than optimal care. PICOT: The PICOT question is among n…

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…