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Background: The number of people deciding to transition has steadily increased over the past decade. However, many transgender individuals come across obstacles that increase the amount of time it takes for them to begin the process. The correlation…

Background: Research has shown that medical students and residents struggle to maintain personal relationships due to the difficulty of delegating time between work and their social life. With increased workloads and stress, physician assistant stud…

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…

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…

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…

This quantitative study compared discipline referral rates and the amount of physical education offered in a rural, low-socioeconomic K-8 school in Tennessee. In addition, the study examined grade-level differences between disciplinary referrals and…

Abstract: Disciplinary actions across the United States and Washington D.C. have been collected and recorded since the 1960s by state medical boards and since 1990 by the National Practitioner Data Bank. Both highlight the act of a medical board det…

Background: Low-calorie sweeteners are found in a variety of products commonly consumed by those attempting to reduce caloric intake, body weight, and postprandial glycemia. Aspartame is a commonly used sugar alternative deemed safe by the U.S. Food…

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide. This multifactorial disease has no universally accepted system of staging and grading, or guideline for management. Purpose: The aim of this research was to ide…

Background: The use of contraception helps prevent unintended pregnancies, lowers the number of pregnancy-related deaths, reduces the need for unsafe abortions, and decreases transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from mothers to new…

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 …

In this evidence-based clinical review design, three researchers sought to answer the question: “Does the risk of maternal SSRI use warrant removal during pregnancy?”. This question was addressed by retrieval of 3 separate articles comprised of a me…