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Background: With more people diagnosed with skin cancer each year than any other cancer combined, the treatment of precancers is more important than ever. Actinic keratosis is the most common form of skin precancers and a common reason patients visi…

This systematic literature review examines the impact of implementing peer support programs to reduce psychological distress among anesthesia providers experiencing second victim events. Its high-stakes, hyper-acute nature characterizes the field of…

Background: Hearing loss is a health concern that increases in conjunction with age. Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) can impact many aspects of a person’s life, including social interactions and mental health. Research has established a correlation …

Background: Bariatric surgery is the recommended weight loss method for those suffering from obesity with a BMI >40 or BMI >35 with comorbidities. Screening for weight loss predictors in bariatric surgery patients typically focuses on preoperative f…

Background/Objective: Pharmacogenetic (PGx) guided antidepressant therapy has become an alternative management approach for major depressive disorder (MDD). Extensive research has demonstrated an improvement in response rates and outcomes in major d…

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…

Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most prevalent source of heel pain, contributing to a formidable cost of illness and affecting people from every age group, physical condition, and economic strata. Despite its ubiquitous impact on society, …

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…

Background: Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint occurring due to overuse leading to abnormal tendon structure. Those with tendinopathy clinically present with localized pain, fatigability, and decreased…

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: Physician assistant programs place large amounts of demand on the students who are enrolled in them. This demand can lead to large amounts of stress that may eventually cause the students to develop mental health issues such as depressio…

Background: Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in recent years. Increased attention has been placed on determining ways to treat and prevent the development of obesity in adolescence. The relationship between breastfeeding and childhood obesit…

Background: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is an unfavorable complication of general anesthesia that significantly impacts patients. Electrolyte disturbances, dehydration, hospitalization, decreased patient comfort, and poor satisfaction r…