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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…

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: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a common condition affecting 27-69 million people annually. Such an injury can lead to cognitive, mood-based, neurological, or a combination of symptoms that can persist long-term and change a person’s…

The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental, correlational study was to determine the relationship between students’ perceived adaptability and skill mastery with students' perceived academic performance in online learning after the COVID-19 …

Background: Emergency Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) treatment requires either an open surgical repair or a closed endovascular (EVAR) surgical repair. Compared to an open repair, closed repairs are less-invasive technique, and data is emerging reg…

Background: Electronic cigarettes have become immensely popular in the U.S. and worldwide. However, their use and correlation to E-cigarette or Vaping Related Lung Injury (EVALI) is poorly studied. The lack of research is due to their relative novel…

Background: Diabetes is a common condition endured by over 34.2 million individuals in the United States. This disease often leads to development of ulcers and decreased healing compared to nondiabetics. Treatment modalities currently include debrid…

Background: Obesity-driven diseases are among the leading causes of preventable and premature death in the United States. As an increasing number of children become obese, their risk of being obese as adults and dying of obesity-related diseases inc…