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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 …

Background: In the United States, approximately one-third of adults are suffering from an insufficient amount of sleep. It has been shown that the amount of sleep a person obtains is directly correlated to many health conditions such as cardiovascul…

Background: Standard of care in the hospital setting recommends each patient have an Intravenous line (IV) while they are admitted. The IV line can be used to run fluid for hydration, administer medication, or just be there for direct access to a pa…

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…

Background: The anticoagulant warfarin has been utilized in medicine for 59 years and is indicated for conditions including nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (Afib). Afib predisposes patients to be at high risk for thromboembolism and consequently isc…

Background: Research has shown that nail salons and the products utilized during nail procedures produce many volatile organic compounds that are linked with negative health effects. Objective: While we know nail salon technicians may have health ef…

The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental, correlational design is to determine if there is a difference between average clinical hours and National Council Licensure Exam Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) first-time pass rates by comparing Assoc…

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…

The demand for surgical services continues to rise each year. This increased demand has led to a growing body of research aimed at improving patient recovery from surgery and minimizing complications. In 2000, the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ER…