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Background: Total knee arthroplasties (TKA) have long been considered the standard when looking at venous thrombotic events (VTE) risks. Such operations are rated as a high-risk procedure by the American Heart Association when analyzing prophylaxis …

: Medical procedures have been greatly improved over the past few decades. Onpump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) and off-pump CABG procedures are both effective means for revascularization of cardiac tissue secondary to coronary artery blockag…

Objective: The purpose of this systematic review is to determine if chiropractic care improves patient’s headaches and migraines compared to patients who do not seek chiropractic care. Background: Five percent of people around the world experience h…

The purpose of this mixed-methods action research study is to determine whether redesigning the online student orientation course (SOR 101) using universal design for learning (UDL) principles improves student satisfaction with course design clarity…

Background: Complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs), such as Vernonia cinerea, Scoparia dulcis, Fenugreek, Bitter melon, Berberine, and Salacia chinensis, have been studied for their antihyperglycemic properties. Due to the numerous CAMs avai…

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…

Background: Opioid use disorder (OUD) has increased in prevalence in the United States, with individuals reporting misuse of opioids during pregnancy and labor quadrupling between the years of 1999 and 2014. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD…

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, and the number of people affected continues to increase. In AD, senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles develop in the brain. The Mediterranean Diet (MeDi) displays propert…

Background: Botulinum toxin (BoNT) injections are not currently used in the routine treatment of muscle spasticity and neuropathic pain related to spinal cord injury (SCI). Current recommendations include pharmacologic agents like baclofen tizanidin…

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 …

Psychiatric illness confers significant morbidity and mortality to female adolescents who are affected. To expertly combat this issue, risk factors for psychiatric illness specific to adolescent females must be explored and identified. This research…