TDNet Discover

Background: Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a major medical condition that affects millions of people. The standard for AF treatment in the past has been pharmacologic management. We have done an evidence-based clinical review (EBCR) to help answer the …

Background: Chronotherapy is a novel approach to medication management which utilizes the body’s circadian clock to better treat disease states. Aspirin, a key medication in the management of cardiovascular disease, inhibits platelet production and …

Background: When COVID-19 was first identified in December of 2019, it was unclear if there were any lasting effects. Research has shown that those who recovered from COVID-19 can develop long-COVID or post-COVID conditions. Cardiovascular injury ha…

Introduction/Background: It stands to reason that many applicants to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) programs are rejected due to various shortcomings or problems encountered during the application and interview process. There is littl…

Background: Bariatric surgery is the recommended weight loss method for those suffering from obesity with a BMI >40 or BMI >35 with comorbidities. Screening for weight loss predictors in bariatric surgery patients typically focuses on preoperative f…

: Medical procedures have been greatly improved over the past few decades. Onpump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) and off-pump CABG procedures are both effective means for revascularization of cardiac tissue secondary to coronary artery blockag…

Introduction/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. In patients un…

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…

Objective: The purpose of this systematic review is to determine if chiropractic care improves patient’s headaches and migraines compared to patients who do not seek chiropractic care. Background: Five percent of people around the world experience h…

The purpose of this correlational quantitative study was to examine the extent to which gender affects CEO dismissal reasons in S&P 1500 companies. The glass ceiling theory, role congruity theory, ambivalent sexism theory, stereotype content model, …

Background: Depression is a prevalent mental health disorder that has a significant morbidity and mortality when treatment is not achieved. As a result, it is necessary to seek a more holistic approach when treating depression. The role of physical …

Current NPO guidelines focus on the prevention and early identification of gastric contents to prevent pulmonary aspiration. Historically, anesthesia practitioners have often lacked knowledge and skill in performing gastric ultrasound. A literature …

Purpose: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is an adverse event that predisposes patients to multiple complications, including dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and rehospitalization. Not only does this result in poor patient satisfactio…

Background: Total knee arthroplasties (TKA) have long been considered the standard when looking at venous thrombotic events (VTE) risks. Such operations are rated as a high-risk procedure by the American Heart Association when analyzing prophylaxis …

This systematic literature review investigates how adults undergoing surgery with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience perioperative management. It assesses the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine compared to traditional anesthetics in redu…