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The purpose of this thematic study is to explore, examine, and unveil the disparate treatment of Black women in leadership positions. For the utility of this study, disparate treatment will be generally defined as actions that demonstrate inequity, …

Background: Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating and incurable disease that is rising in prevalence, effecting millions of people around the world. With medical treatments advancing, the role of diet and exercise are still unclear in the management…

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder in the world, yet symptomatic relief and ultimate invasive surgical procedures remain the mainstay of treatment. Mesenchymal stem cell therapy (MSCT) is emerging as a possible, curati…

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a devastating and incurable disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART), epidemiological studies have shown a significant decrease in the…

Background: In the last couple of years, there has been a rise in mental health disorders in the United States among adolescents and young adults. Social media use has also grown exponentially. Recent studies have evaluated the relationship among th…

Abstract Background: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition that affects almost half of the US adult population. Current data shows that 50% of individuals diagnosed with hypertension are considered uncontrolled. Heart failure, ischemic stroke,…

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…

Background: Approximately 19-34% of patients living with diabetes will develop subsequent foot ulcers, and nearly 80 billion dollars is spent on the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Both the incidence of diabetes and diabetic foot ulcers is expect…

Originating in the 1970s, Competency-Based Education (CBE) deviated from traditional time-based benchmarks, emphasizing mastery of specific skills and competencies. Its initial adoption is mainly attributed to a response to a more traditional educat…

The purpose of this qualitative content analysis study is to investigate the themes and potential gaps in quality assurance rubrics and scorecards used to evaluate online courses in higher education. For the utility of this study, the themes and pot…

Background: Emergency contraception (EC) is indicated in situations where contraceptive measures were not used or failed. The copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) is the most effective form of EC for women. Though effective, many barriers exist, incl…

Background: Metformin is a widely used drug in the realm of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) for controlling blood glucose levels. More recently though, researchers have begun studying its use in other facets. Diseases being currently studied include…

Background: Various aspects of anxiety and/or depression, such as rates of occurrence, factors influencing symptoms, as well treatment, has previously been researched. More specifically, research has been performed to investigate the mental health o…

The most recent guidelines for the treatment of schizophrenia include not only antipsychotic regimens, but therapy. Therapy comes in the form of individual and family interventions. Current research for the cultural-adaptation of family intervention…

This qualitative study will comprehensively explore and understand the characteristics or traits of senior managers and what, if any, are lacking to build trust in the workplace. Characteristics or traits are the peculiar qualities of senior manager…

Background: Current guidelines surrounding evaluation of trauma patients in the emergency department suggest performing a physical exam (PE), conventional diagnostic imaging, e.g., radiography and focused abdominal sonography in trauma (FAST) exam, …