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Background: The standard in current literature for left main coronary artery treatment is coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). Another option that has come about the last few decades is percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the …

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…

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…

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and Glucagon-like-peptide 1 agonists (GLP1a) represent two novel medications with perioperative complications, including euglycemic ketoacidosis and delayed gastric emptying. Electronic health alert…

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…

This systematic review addresses the relationship of long-term prescription opioid use and the development of cognitive decline and dementia. The systematic literature review examined peer-reviewed articles published within the last 15 years and con…

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: 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: 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…

Anesthesia practice requires knowledge and training with high-risk medications and equipment. Preparation for surgery includes assessment of machinery, tools, and most importantly, the patient. An initial patient assessment stimulates the anesthesia…