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Background: T2DM is a metabolic disorder that causes chronic hyperglycemia. This disease affects millions of individuals worldwide. Those with T2DM have an increased risk of developing hyperlipidemia as well. The current medications used to treat bo…

Background: To gain admittance to Physician Assistant (PA) school, applicants must complete prerequisite courses and experiences, yet there is no universal standard for the PA school application process. The lack of standardization contributes to co…

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and has been associated with various cancers such as cervical, anogenital, and oropharyngeal. HPV vaccines were developed to decrease the overall incid…

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to discover the impact of high-achieving executive leaders who neglect their trauma and insecurities on business decisions and success outcomes. For the utility of the study, trauma was defined as the ch…

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…

In this evidence-based clinical review design, three researchers sought to answer the question: “Does the risk of maternal SSRI use warrant removal during pregnancy?”. This question was addressed by retrieval of 3 separate articles comprised of a me…

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 …

The purpose of this correlational quantitative study was to investigate the relationship between age and media literacy for postsecondary civics students in the northeastern United States. This study was significant by the methodological, theoretica…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an increasingly diagnosed disorder whose mainstay treatment has been stimulant medications for many years. While the short-term effects of stimulant medications have been well documented, a consensu…

Background: Physical activity positively affects various aspects of health, including physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and has been linked to improved academic performance. However, a significant portion of students fail to meet recommend…

Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a rapidly growing epidemic among the pediatric community. Signs of ADHD can include hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. While the causes of ADHD are known to be multifactorial, …

Background: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events individuals experience during childhood. ACEs can have many negative outcomes that have lasting impacts on an individual's health such as injury, poor mental health, poor maternal…

Background: Advanced practice providers (APPs) consist of physician associates, previously named physician assistants (PAs), and nurse practitioners (NPs). These medical providers are increasingly present in the emergency department (ED) setting. Be…

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…

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: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common ligamentous injuries and often require surgical repair. ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is performed using bone-patella tendon-bone (BPTB) autografts, hamstring tendon (HT) au…