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Background: Pulmonary embolism is one of the leading causes of cardiopulmonary death. Submassive pulmonary embolism is a relatively novel diagnostic term in acute care settings. As of now, there continues to be research evaluating submassive PE trea…

Background: Drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) is a disorder in which an epileptic patient’s seizures cannot be reduced or prevented with adequate trials of two anti-seizure medications. Up to 20% of pediatric epilepsy patients suffer from DRE. According…

Background: Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in recent years. Increased attention has been placed on determining ways to treat and prevent the development of obesity in adolescence. The relationship between breastfeeding and childhood obesit…

The purpose of this quantitative study was to address the gap in research on student retention interventions at the community college level by testing the relationship between intervention and retention of students. The study sought to contribute to…

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are common and can be debilitating for the patient experiencing the injury. There are different graft choices when repairing an ACL such as allograft and autograft. It is important to repair the inj…

In the United States, adolescents have the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), compared to other age groups. Additionally, the United States has a high teenage pregnancy rate when compared to other developed countries. Clinician…

Background: The population of dementia patients is ever-growing. Caregivers often experience burden that negatively impacts their lives as well as the care they can provide for the dementia patients. There has been research conducted to discover eff…

Introduction: Airway management is a critical component of anesthesia practice. Anesthesia providers have a variety of intubation techniques at their disposal. Obese patients pose challenges for these providers. This executive summary focuses on the…

Background: Obesity is a serious metabolic disease that is increasing in prevalence across the United States. Current guidelines for weight loss and obesity management are centered on healthier dieting and increased exercise. With advancements in te…

Introduction: A post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a known complication that may occur following intended or unintended dural puncture. The obstetric (OB) population is at risk for the development of this complication, as they often receive neur…

Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is currently the leading cause of disability worldwide and is commonly comorbid with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Nearly half of MDD patients that are treated with current guidelines do not achieve …

Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) incidence is increasing as well as the rates of cesarean sections. Current research has not been conclusive as to whether this relationship is causal. Objective: This evidence-based systematic review aimed…

Objective: Assess if there is a specific duration, mode, and intensity of exercise that will optimally impact cognitive performance in healthy adults. Design: Evidence based medicine systematic literature review and evaluation from 2007 to 2018. Met…

Background: Mental health disorders plague much of the inmate population within the United States criminal justice system. Not only are incarcerated inmates with mental health disorders more likely to serve longer sentences, have served prior senten…