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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: The objective of this study was to determine if there are long term morbidities or mortality in renally impaired patients with the use of IV contrast-enhanced studies. Methods: A detailed systematic review was conducted to gather informat…

Introduction: The management of postoperative pain in total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a persistent challenge, as poorly controlled pain can delay recovery, increase healthcare costs, and diminish patient satisfaction. Researchers propose pre-procedu…

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a leading cause of death and disability in pediatric patients, disrupts the brain's normal functioning. The symptoms and severity of TBI can vary widely from patient to patient;therefore, treatment should be…

Background: The airway management of obese patients presents a unique set of challenges for anesthesia providers. Tools like video laryngoscopes and patient-specific automated reminders have been developed to help facilitate airway management and pa…

Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, and its incidence in the population is increasing. Much of the literature pertaining to the treatment of melanoma focuses on new therapeutics for invasive, late stage melanoma. However, contro…

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 …

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common ligamentous injuries and often require surgical repair. ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is performed using bone-patella tendon-bone (BPTB) autografts, hamstring tendon (HT) au…

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) along with ischemic events are the number one killer in the United States as well as worldwide. Aspirin is an antiplatelet agent that is used by many as a first line option for the management of CVD, as well …