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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…

Effective pain control is a critical component of high-quality anesthesia care. Poorly managed pain during the perioperative and postoperative periods can significantly impact patient outcomes, leading to delayed recovery, psychological distress, ch…

Background: Botulinum toxin (BoNT) injections are not currently used in the routine treatment of muscle spasticity and neuropathic pain related to spinal cord injury (SCI). Current recommendations include pharmacologic agents like baclofen tizanidin…

Background: Varying recommendations are available regarding safe levels of caffeine consumption in pregnancy and effects it may have on a developing fetus. This study will investigate how maternal consumption of a moderate amount of coffee can impac…

Background: HCPs are undoubtedly exposed to high levels of stress, making them more susceptible to moral distress and at a higher risk for burnout. Working in an Intensive Care Unit or CCM is associated with even higher levels of both stress and bur…

Introduction: Since the early 1920s, neuraxial analgesia and anesthesia have played an integral role in labor pain management, evolving significantly in technique and effectiveness. The “single-shot” lumbar epidural technique was first developed in …

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of adults, and hypertension is a major risk factor. Exercise has a significant impact on treating hypertension, but some patients need a lower intensity regimen. Yoga could bridge that gap.…

Introduction/Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), defined by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) as blood loss exceeding 1,000 milliliters accompanied by hypovolemia within the first 24 hours after delivery, remains a …

Introduction: The management of postoperative pain in total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a persistent challenge, as poorly controlled pain can delay recovery, increase healthcare costs, and diminish patient satisfaction. Researchers propose pre-procedu…