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Robert Barnes: Prophylactic use of Immed...

Robert Barnes: Prophylactic use of Immediate Release Melatonin for Decreasing Occurrence, Severity, and Duration of Migraines in the Adult Population

Prophylactic use of Immediate Release Melatonin for Decreasing Occurrence, Severity, and Duration of Migraines in the Adult Population Abstract Background: Research has begun to uncover the likely role of melatonin in primary headache disorders such as migraine. The pineal gland produces the hormone melatonin and is largely influenced by environmental stimuli. Migraines often have environmental […]

Nicole Ankenbrandt: The Relationship bet...

Nicole Ankenbrandt: The Relationship between Cesarean Delivery and Increased Risk of Developing Asthma in Childhood

The Relationship between Cesarean Delivery and Increased Risk of Developing Asthma in Childhood Abstract Background: Asthma prevalence nationwide is increasing. In 2011, an estimated 39.5 million individuals, or 12.9% of the population, had a diagnosis of asthma, and 14% of those were children. Rate of cesarean delivery (CD) has concurrently increased over the past few […]

Angelia Smith: The Use of Ketamine to Tr...

Angelia Smith: The Use of Ketamine to Treat Suicidal Ideation

The Use of Ketamine to Treat Suicidal Ideation Abstract Background: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Research has shown that the glutamate N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist ketamine can significantly decrease depressive symptoms, which is a leading cause of suicidal ideation (SI). Preliminary research has shown that ketamine effectively […]

Shayne Ahwah: PDE-5 Inhibitors and the I...

Shayne Ahwah: PDE-5 Inhibitors and the Increase Risk of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in Males with Erectile Dysfunction

PDE-5 Inhibitors and the Increase Risk of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in Males with Erectile Dysfunction Abstract Background: PDE-5 inhibitors are effective treatments for erectile dysfunction and are one of the best selling drugs. Like most drugs they have side effects, and permanent vision loss due to nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) has […]

Morgan Laine: Injection and Implantation...

Morgan Laine: Injection and Implantation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Improvement of Osteoarthritis in Knees

Injection and Implantation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Improvement of Osteoarthritis in Knees   Abstract Background: Osteoarthritis is a prevalent disease process that is characterized by degeneration of cartilage in weight-bearing joints.  This loss of cartilage results in high levels of pain, joint stiffness, loss of range of motion and function, and psychological distress.  Current […]

Megan Aaseby: The Effects of Opuntia (Ca...

Megan Aaseby: The Effects of Opuntia (Cactaceae) on Lowering Postprandial Blood Glucose

The Effects of Opuntia (Cactaceae) on Lowering Postprandial Blood Glucose Abstract Background: The rise of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity has become a great concern in the medical community. Incorporating Opuntia into people’s diets may allow patients a natural alternative to supplement traditional medicine in order to combat these diseases. The […]

Alissa Smouse & Steven Hernandez: Freque

Alissa Smouse & Steven Hernandez: Frequency of Instagram Use and the Presence of Depressive Symptoms in Young Adults

Frequency of Instagram Use and the Presence of Depressive Symptoms in Young Adults Abstract Background: Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions among patients seen in primary care. It is estimated that without routine screening methods, only 50 percent of patients with depression are identified in clinic. Depression screening improves diagnosis rates, […]