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In many instances medical students are taught basic patient care including complicated procedures on actual patients, posing a risk of harm and dissatisfying patient care. Simulationbased education was designed to offer an alternative environment f…

This systematic review addresses the relationship of long-term prescription opioid use and the development of cognitive decline and dementia. The systematic literature review examined peer-reviewed articles published within the last 15 years and con…

Background: Mental health has become an important issue in the United States as rates of selfharm and suicide continue to rise. Among youth, mental illness and related treatment have been strongly correlated with the recent increase in use of techn…

Background: Various aspects of anxiety and/or depression, such as rates of occurrence, factors influencing symptoms, as well treatment, has previously been researched. More specifically, research has been performed to investigate the mental health o…

Background: Lidocaine with epinephrine is routinely used to achieve peripheral nerve blockade in non-appendage anatomical sites due to the vasoconstrictive properties and prolonged duration. Medical recommendations suggest avoiding epinephrine use i…

Introduction: The principal and co-principal investigators conducted a comprehensive literature review (Appendix A) related to second victimhood for anesthesia providers and support for those victims. Albert Wu1 defined patients suffering from unexp…

Background: Around 70% of adults in the U.S have experienced some type of physical or psychological traumatic event at least once in their lives. Current research compares traumatic patient outcomes in those who live in rural versus urban areas. How…

Background: The ABCD scoring system was developed to enhance the prediction of ischemic stroke risk after a transient ischemic attack (TIA). After reviewing reported validations of ABCD2 system, newer research conducted the utilization of the ABCD3 …

The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental study is to compare variables associated with job satisfaction, job skill development, and work-life balance to identify if these factors support job satisfaction. This study endeavors to increase t…