During synaptogenesis, the formation of synapses among neurons, in the developing brain, exposure to drugs that antagonize NMDA glutamate receptors or agonize ʏ-amminobutyric acid-ergic (GABA-ergic) transmission, such as many anesthetic…

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from an infectious disease worldwide (excluding COVID-19), infecting about 10 million people every year. The clinical syndrome is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis,…

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are some of the most widely used medications globally, frequently administered to patients experiencing acute, chronic, and inflammatory forms of pain. However, both traditional nonselective NSAIDs,…

            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…