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Background: Psoriasis is a chronic multisystem inflammatory disorder that is primarily known for its effect on the skin. Psoriasis has been estimated to affect 3% of the US population and 125 million people worldwide. Plaque psoriasis is the most co…

Background: The risk of developing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is higher for females than males. Studies have reached contradictory conclusions regarding the role of hormonal fluctuation patterns and the use of hormonal contraception on…

Background: Workers in the healthcare field are known for being at high risk for developing burnout. The mental and physical effects of burnout can have detrimental effects on patient satisfaction and quality of care. The novel coronavirus pandemic,…

Background: Plaque psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease manifesting as pruritic lesions on the skin that affects a large patient base. Multiple treatment options are available including topical ointments and creams, systemic injections and ta…

Background: Viral illness as a precedent for autoimmune response is a concept that has been well established. With this most recent viral pandemic of the novel SARS-CoV-2 researchers were curious as to the repercussions of exposure and investigated …

Background. Cardiovascular disease continues to plague numerous lives in the United States, and early detection can be lifesaving. Traditional risk stratification methods have left what is believed to be the lowest risk population with chances of mo…

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: Pandemics are catastrophic events that occur when a virulent and opportunistic pathogen permeates throughout the planet. Such occurrences, although rare, are generally disastrous for any country the pathogen may invade as pandemics histo…

Background: Mobile stroke units are increasingly being studied as an alternative to traditional stroke treatment within a hospital setting. These mobile stroke units are able to provide patients with access to more timely treatment within the “golde…

Background: Spinal cord injuries (SCI) have a prevalence of 54 million people in the United States and cause significant distress for those affected. Current treatment options in clinical guidelines are not effective enough to notably decrease long-…

Suicide is a devastating public health problem, and few pharmacological treatments have been found to be effective for quickly reducing suicidal ideation (SI). Because antidepressants take four to six weeks to become effective, the only acute treatm…