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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…

The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental, correlational design is to determine if there is a difference between average clinical hours and National Council Licensure Exam Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) first-time pass rates by comparing Assoc…

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a popular medication for the treatment of acid-related conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections, for prophylaxis for ulcers in patients on long-term no…

The demand for surgical services continues to rise each year. This increased demand has led to a growing body of research aimed at improving patient recovery from surgery and minimizing complications. In 2000, the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ER…

Pharmaceutical grade cannabidiol (CBD) oil has been considered for treatment of seizure disorders in numerous anecdotes. The objective of this study was to determine the role CBD oil has as an adjuvant therapy alongside one the mainstay anti-epilept…

This quantitative correlational study examined the relationships between comprehensive professional support systems and teacher retention rates across varied demographics in Great Britain during the school years of 2021-2024. Grounded in Albert Band…

Screen time across all age groups in the United States on average exceeds 10 hours per day. Screen time has increased over the last 12 years with many advances in technology. It is clear there are many adverse effects from too much screen time, such…

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 …

Childhood obesity is starting to reach epidemic levels worldwide and there are many factors that influence its development. Current literature discusses a link between delivery via cesarean section and the development of childhood obesity. The purpo…

In 2016 the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a strong recommendation to administer 80% fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) in abdominal surgeries to reduce the occurrence of surgical site infections (SSIs). However, in 2018 the WHO downgraded t…

Background: Increasing sensitizations to food amongst rising generations has created a challenge for the health care system to determine the correct path of assessing the degree of allergic response in patients. Currently the gold diagnostic standar…

Background: In clinical settings where effective communication between provider and patient is paramount, language barriers can significantly impact patient outcomes. One of the most vulnerable populations in this regard is individuals with limited …