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Background: Varying recommendations are available regarding safe levels of caffeine consumption in pregnancy and effects it may have on a developing fetus. This study will investigate how maternal consumption of a moderate amount of coffee can impac…

Background: Atrial fibrillation is a disease that creates a significant burden on patients and the healthcare system alike. Atrial fibrillation is characterized by the rapid quivering of the atria, which predisposes the patient to hemostasis and thr…

Background: The health impact of tobacco cigarette (TC) smoking has long been studied, with substantial evidence linking TC smoking as the cause or contributing factor of numerous diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Limited evidence is prese…

Diabetes is approaching epidemic proportions worldwide, impacting patients of all ages and clinicians in every healthcare setting. Mobile applications (apps) are increasingly popular within all aspects of health, from daily goals to dieting. Patient…

Abstract Background: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition that affects almost half of the US adult population. Current data shows that 50% of individuals diagnosed with hypertension are considered uncontrolled. Heart failure, ischemic stroke,…

Peanut allergies are among the most common food allergies worldwide. The allergic reaction experienced following peanut exposure can range from hives to anaphylaxis. As clinicians, food allergies can be a monumental concern for the health and longev…

Objective: The purpose of this systematic review is to determine if chiropractic care improves patient’s headaches and migraines compared to patients who do not seek chiropractic care. Background: Five percent of people around the world experience h…

The purpose of this correlational quantitative study was to examine the extent to which gender affects CEO dismissal reasons in S&P 1500 companies. The glass ceiling theory, role congruity theory, ambivalent sexism theory, stereotype content model, …

Background: Depression is a prevalent mental health disorder that has a significant morbidity and mortality when treatment is not achieved. As a result, it is necessary to seek a more holistic approach when treating depression. The role of physical …

Current NPO guidelines focus on the prevention and early identification of gastric contents to prevent pulmonary aspiration. Historically, anesthesia practitioners have often lacked knowledge and skill in performing gastric ultrasound. A literature …

Purpose: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is an adverse event that predisposes patients to multiple complications, including dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and rehospitalization. Not only does this result in poor patient satisfactio…

Background: Total knee arthroplasties (TKA) have long been considered the standard when looking at venous thrombotic events (VTE) risks. Such operations are rated as a high-risk procedure by the American Heart Association when analyzing prophylaxis …

This systematic literature review investigates how adults undergoing surgery with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience perioperative management. It assesses the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine compared to traditional anesthetics in redu…