Almost two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, the question still remains: When will the pandemic end? Some believe the answer to this question lies in herd immunity. With a…

Atelectasis occurs when air is not able to fully expand the alveoli of the lungs. 90% of patients undergoing general anesthesia experience atelectasis (Randtke et al, 2015). This is because…

Across the United States in 2019, over 1 in 10 households were defined as being food-insecure. Food-insecure households are, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), “uncertain of having, or…

Sleep allows the body and mind to recharge; without it, the human brain cannot function properly, and the body becomes more susceptible to disease. Sleep apnea involves brief stoppages in…

An accurate estimation of the timing of labor is important for several clinical decisions, including determination of preterm birth and necessary treatment regimens [1]. Currently, gestational age and due date…

Distal radius fractures, or breaks in the radius bone of the arm close to the wrist, are among the most common types of bone fractures. Many of these fractures, particularly…

COVID-19, like many viral diseases, continues to impact patients’ health even after they have resolved their initial infections. Symptoms manifest across different organ systems with varying levels of severity. A…

The field of outpatient services has grown rapidly over the last several years, spurred by changes to reimbursements for inpatient procedures from health plan providers. One result of this is an increasing number of hybrid…

Anemia is a condition that results in low red blood cell count and hemoglobin deficiency, decreasing the blood’s capacity to carry oxygen [1]. The World Health Organization specifies that hemoglobin concentrations of less than 12.0g/dl in non-pregnant women and 13.0g/dl in…