Diet Beverage Consumption and Waist Circumference Abstract Background: The rampant problem of obesity, with its related comorbidities, continues to grow in the U.S. This puts strain on national resources and drives up healthcare costs worldwide. Researchers continue to search for the leading offenders in the diets of Americans that contribute to the epidemic. The connection […]
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Alysia McDonald: Intergenerational Progr...
Intergenerational Programs’ Effect on the Mental Health of the Elderly Abstract Background: Mental health disorders, such as late-life depression and dementia, are a growing problem the aging population faces. Common treatment medications carry with them many negative aspects. Intergenerational programs are being sought out as an alternative or additional therapy to medication. These programs […]
Andrea Nesteby & Lisa Ha: The Effects of
The Effects of Curcumin in Decreasing Pain in Patients with Osteoarthritis Abstract Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the cartilage or cushion between joints breaks down from “wear and tear” causing inflammation and symptoms such as pain, stiffness and swelling that can […]
Rayna Donnelly: Anti-Androgenic Effects ...
Anti-Androgenic Effects of Spearmint Tea (Mentha Spicata) Abstract Background: Females with elevated androgens can suffer from hirsutism, the most common clinical manifestation of hyperandrogenemia. Hirsutism affects 5 to 10% of females and is defined as excessive hair growth in females in a male pattern, for example excess hair growth on the jaw, neck, chest […]
Shannon Donegan: Effectiveness of Non-Op...
Effectiveness of Non-Operative Treatment vs. Operative Treatment of Unstable Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly Abstract Background: There has been an ongoing debate on how to treat patients over 65 with unstable distal radius fractures. The purpose of this systematic analysis is to review the literature and determine if nonoperative care in the form of […]
Jaimey Danielson-McKeague: A Sedentary L...
A Sedentary Lifestyle in Children Causes an Increased Risk of Pain Abstract Background: Healthy behavior in children is a concerning topic of discussion especially with the obesity epidemic continuing to grow in the United States. “Not only does a sedentary lifestyle have implications for physical fitness, per se, it also has profound implications for […]
Alia N. Chuck: Lipid Profile Changes as ...
Lipid Profile Changes as a Potential Prognostic Marker for the Prediction of Dengue Fever Severity in Pediatric Patients Abstract Background: Dengue fever (DF) remains the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease worldwide, and in recent decades a re-emergence of the virus and its severe forms has been observed. DF can present in a wide […]
Karielle Brugman: Angiotensin-Converting...
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Can Slow the Progression of Cognitive Decline In Elderly Patients With Dementia Abstract Background: Dementia is a slow progressing neurodegenerative disease characterized by loss of executive functioning, communication ability, and activities of daily living. With few treatment options currently approved for dementia, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-I) have been implicated as a new […]
Torsten Berg and Erin Hanley: The Impact...
The Impact of Cognitive Reserve on Postoperative Cognitive Disorders Abstract Background: Postoperative delirium and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) are common and serious complications of surgery. Under the broader category of postoperative cognitive disorders, both conditions are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Because of this clinical significance, it is essential to assess a patient’s risk […]
Danielle F. Bendicksen: Default Options ...
Default Options and their Effect on Patients’ Advance Directives Abstract Background: Advance directives (ADs) are a way for patients to state their wishes for care in the case that they are unable to express them. Within the US healthcare system, in the absence of ADs or other legal orders, the default is often to sustain […]