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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: Effective antiemetic treatment is essential in reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), but the clinical implication of PONV increases the length of hospital stay and healthcare resource utilization. Purpose: To determine the e…

The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the graduation and enrollment rates of underrepresented minority student athletes in a public 4-year institution of higher education preCOVID-19 pandemic (2017-2018) and post COVID-19 pandemic…

The purpose of this quantitative study was to test if there is a relationship between food insecurity and graduation rates among North Carolina students. This study collected secondary data from the Household Pulse Survey, and North Carolina Cohort …

The purpose of this quantitative comparative research study was to examine whether LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ K-12 teachers in the United States had different levels of morale and job satisfaction. This study investigated the differences that existed betwe…

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has proven to be the most effective acute intervention for patients suffering from myocardial infarctions (MI) and coronary artery disease (CAD) to prevent lasting injury to myocardial tissue. Such procedures…

Background: More than two million military personnel have fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, many of whom come home to a family. The significant others of these service members(SM) are to some unknown extent also subjected to the effects of war. Object…

Background: In the United States, approximately one-third of adults are suffering from an insufficient amount of sleep. It has been shown that the amount of sleep a person obtains is directly correlated to many health conditions such as cardiovascul…

Background: Standard of care in the hospital setting recommends each patient have an Intravenous line (IV) while they are admitted. The IV line can be used to run fluid for hydration, administer medication, or just be there for direct access to a pa…

In the United States, over half of the female population uses a form of contraception. To make an educated decision on which form of birth control to use, the associated benefits and risks of each form are considered. Taking exogenous hormones in th…

Background: The anticoagulant warfarin has been utilized in medicine for 59 years and is indicated for conditions including nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (Afib). Afib predisposes patients to be at high risk for thromboembolism and consequently isc…

Background: Research has shown that nail salons and the products utilized during nail procedures produce many volatile organic compounds that are linked with negative health effects. Objective: While we know nail salon technicians may have health ef…