TDNet Discover

The purpose of this correlational quantitative study was to investigate the relationship between age and media literacy for postsecondary civics students in the northeastern United States. This study was significant by the methodological, theoretica…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an increasingly diagnosed disorder whose mainstay treatment has been stimulant medications for many years. While the short-term effects of stimulant medications have been well documented, a consensu…

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: Heterotopic pregnancy is a statistically rare event with an incidence of 1:30,000 pregnancies, but with the increased implementation of assisted reproductive techniques, incidence is as high as 1:50. Treatment modalities for heterotopic …

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and has been associated with various cancers such as cervical, anogenital, and oropharyngeal. HPV vaccines were developed to decrease the overall incid…

Background: To gain admittance to Physician Assistant (PA) school, applicants must complete prerequisite courses and experiences, yet there is no universal standard for the PA school application process. The lack of standardization contributes to co…

Background: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events individuals experience during childhood. ACEs can have many negative outcomes that have lasting impacts on an individual's health such as injury, poor mental health, poor maternal…

Background: Advanced practice providers (APPs) consist of physician associates, previously named physician assistants (PAs), and nurse practitioners (NPs). These medical providers are increasingly present in the emergency department (ED) setting. Be…

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 …

Background: Physical activity positively affects various aspects of health, including physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and has been linked to improved academic performance. However, a significant portion of students fail to meet recommend…

Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a rapidly growing epidemic among the pediatric community. Signs of ADHD can include hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. While the causes of ADHD are known to be multifactorial, …