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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: 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…

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to investigate the impact of instructional design elements on cognitive load for adult neurodiverse learners in online learning environments. For the utility of this study, cognitive load will be general…

The purpose of this quantitative study is to understand the relationship between a OneStop Shop unit and student retention rates at Texas public and private higher education institutions. This study entitled “Exploring the Relationship between a One…

Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and Glucagon-like-peptide 1 agonists (GLP1a) represent two novel medications with perioperative complications, including euglycemic ketoacidosis and delayed gastric emptying. Electronic …

Introduction: Effective communication between patients and anesthesia providers in the preoperative period is crucial for building trust and ensuring quality care. In multicultural healthcare settings, anesthesia providers assessing adult patients u…

Background: Chronic back pain is a common medical condition in the adult population that is traditionally treated with opioids. However, new research has suggested NSAIDs may be more effective and safer in managing chronic back pain. Purpose: This r…

Background: Intellectual Disability (ID) is characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. ID is the most common developmental disability in the United States, affecting approximately 1 to 3% of children in varying d…

Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, and its incidence in the population is increasing. Much of the literature pertaining to the treatment of melanoma focuses on new therapeutics for invasive, late stage melanoma. However, contro…

Introduction/Background: Enhancing wellness among nurse anesthesia students is vital for fostering their resilience and preparing them for the rigors of becoming Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). With the demanding nature of nurse ane…

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…

Objective: The purpose of this systematic literature review to determine if the use of music therapy in patients with insomnia leads to improved sleep quality. Background: Insomnia, a chronic and prevalent sleep disorder, affects up to one third of …

Background: Advanced practice providers (APPs) consist of physician associates, previously named physician assistants (PAs), and nurse practitioners (NPs). These medical providers are increasingly present in the emergency department (ED) setting. Be…

Background: In multicultural healthcare environments, language barriers between anesthesia providers and patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) in the preoperative period can disrupt several elements of anesthetic care. Language barriers en…

Background: Biological dressings and skin grafts have become standard procedures for wound care due to their ability to reduce the risk of complicated infections and aid in speeding up healing times in difficult to manage wounds. Currently utilized …

Background: Physician Assistant (PA) programs use specific admission criteria in selection of matriculating students to ensure they have the strongest probability of successfully graduating and passing the Physician Assistant National Certification …