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Background: Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a well-documented complication of neuraxial anesthesia, presenting with distinct postural features often requiring therapeutic intervention. The combined spinal-epidural (CSE) technique has gained t…

In the 1980s, capnography – also called end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) – and pulse oximetry (SpO2) were adopted as standard anesthesia monitors. Since then, the United States has seen a significant correlated decrease in anesthesia-related mortali…

Background: Osteoarthritis is an irreversible degeneration of joints that can be repaired with total joint arthroplasty. Currently, there are 2 types of anesthetic modalities used for these procedures, general and neuraxial. There is no definitive e…

The aim of this project was to find out if exercise has any impact on depression symptoms among patients taking antidepressants. The PICOT question is;Among adult depressed patients aged 18 years and above taking antidepressants medications, does th…

Suicide is an increasingly worrisome public health concern across the globe. With suicide rates on the rise, it is critically important to consider the possible contributing factors that could be clinically addressed when treating depressed or suici…

Background: Smoking cessation has become a primary focus for public health efforts given the high risk for morbidity and mortality associated with cigarette smoking worldwide. Following their introduction in 2007, electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) have…

Background: Hypertension is a chronic medical condition that affects millions worldwide. It is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and is a leading modifiable risk factor for premature morbidity and mortality. Currently, the American College…

Objective: The purpose of this systematic literature review to determine if the use of music therapy in patients with insomnia leads to improved sleep quality. Background: Insomnia, a chronic and prevalent sleep disorder, affects up to one third of …

The purpose of this quantitative study was to test the statistical difference of teachers’ selfreported perceptions of blended learning by comparing survey responses before and after professional development (PD). The research question used to guid…

The dissertation evaluated how the Edmentum AI-driven adaptive learning system affected both academic performance and student engagement within K–5 educational settings. This research employed quantitative methods to examine diagnostic assessment da…

Background: Pulmonary embolism is one of the leading causes of cardiopulmonary death. Submassive pulmonary embolism is a relatively novel diagnostic term in acute care settings. As of now, there continues to be research evaluating submassive PE trea…

Background: Drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) is a disorder in which an epileptic patient’s seizures cannot be reduced or prevented with adequate trials of two anti-seizure medications. Up to 20% of pediatric epilepsy patients suffer from DRE. According…

This quantitative, non-experimental comparative study examined differences in 8th-grade student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA) across three schools in a Florida district by comparing pre-pandemic (2019) and post-pandemic (2022) state ass…

Background: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) significantly increases the risk of Emergence Delirium (ED) and Emergence Agitation (EA) in patients undergoing surgery.1 These complications lead to adverse postoperative outcomes and impact patient…

Background: Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint occurring due to overuse leading to abnormal tendon structure. Those with tendinopathy clinically present with localized pain, fatigability, and decreased…