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The purpose of this quantitative observational study was to identify the differences in high school student test scores on the ACT ELA composite tests and ACT math test for students attending school in union and unified districts in Arizona. Arizona…

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: 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…

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) along with ischemic events are the number one killer in the United States as well as worldwide. Aspirin is an antiplatelet agent that is used by many as a first line option for the management of CVD, as well …

The purpose of this quantitative study was to explore the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on medical education by comparing USMLE Step 1 first attempt pass rates of examinees from US/Canadian schools in Doctor of Medicine (MD) programs from 2020-20…

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…

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 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…

Background: Atrial fibrillation is a disease that creates a significant burden on patients and the healthcare system alike. Atrial fibrillation is characterized by the rapid quivering of the atria, which predisposes the patient to hemostasis and thr…