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Background: Heterotopic pregnancy is a statistically rare event with an incidence of 1:30,000 pregnancies, but with the increased implementation of assisted reproductive techniques, incidence is as high as 1:50. Treatment modalities for heterotopic …

Background: The word ‘doula’ originates from ancient Greek and translates to “someone who serves”. A birth doula is a professional labor assistant who provides physical and emotional support to a birthing person or couple during pregnancy, labor, bi…

In this evidence-based clinical review design, three researchers sought to answer the question: “Does the risk of maternal SSRI use warrant removal during pregnancy?”. This question was addressed by retrieval of 3 separate articles comprised of a me…

Introduction: Effective communication is vital for quality healthcare, yet this essential factor may be compromised for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). Language barriers can significantly impact patients’ understanding, satisfaction…

Background: Inflammatory soft tissue injuries include sprains, strains, tendonitis, and tears. They occur across various populations and can largely affect a person’s ability to function in their daily life. Patients who initially present with an in…

The purpose of this quantitative study was to explore the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on medical education by comparing USMLE Step 1 first attempt pass rates of examinees from US/Canadian schools in Doctor of Medicine (MD) programs from 2020-20…

Objective: To examine the role of cannabis products in the treatment of alcohol use disorder. Methods: Systematic review using a comprehensive search strategy, 21 unique potential articles were identified and 5 ultimately met criteria for inclusion …

Background: The negative mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents has been profound. Current research has not been conclusive on what clinical guidelines or current practices can be implemented to mitigate this mental health defi…

Problem: The intensive care unit is at increased risk for central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) due to repeated access to central venous catheters (CVCs) to provide nutrition, hydration, medication administration, provision of dia…

Background: Physical activity positively affects various aspects of health, including physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and has been linked to improved academic performance. However, a significant portion of students fail to meet recommend…

This study investigated the link between toxic workplace environments and employee mental health outcomes through a quantitative analysis of preexisting data that revealed statistically significant relationships between high levels of workplace toxi…