Toxic stress associated with adverse childhood experiences during childhood can have catastrophic lifelong neurobiological, social, and emotional effects and has been shown to decrease life expectancy up to 20 years. ...

Approximately 50% of antibiotics prescribed are not necessary, nevertheless in the United States among the many outpatient prescriptions, few are more widely prescribed than antibiotics. The inappropriate use of ...

People with dementia experience a decline in mental ability that interferes with daily life. The behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia affect the majority of individuals suffering from dementia and cause ...

Breastfeeding is a valuable infant feeding method that offers many preventative health benefits to mothers and infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization provide recommendations ...

The Fontan repair is the final stage of surgical palliation for the pediatric patient with a single ventricle heart. The post-operative medical management of this patient population can be variable and hospital length ...

Overweight and obesity rates in the United States are reaching epidemic proportions and is a greater reality to rural communities. The purpose of this quasi-experimental, quality improvement project was to increase ...

Asthma affects more than 300 million people across the globe. The financial burden impacts individuals and their families as well as communities and health care systems. Although asthma education is a fundamental ...

Obesity affects pathophysiology causing cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic disorders. In modern societies, bariatric weight-loss surgical procedures are escalating, as surgery has become a treatment method for obesity. ...

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, and there are physical, economic, and emotional consequences for patients and their families. Finding effective ways to reduce risk factors and prevent ...

In the United States, African American women are at significant risk for cardiovascular disease, influenced by factors such as obesity, hypertension, sedentary lifestyle, and low socioeconomic status. This Doctor of ...

Nebraska became the 20th state to modernize regulations to allow for full practice authority for nurse practitioners. Legislative victories such as those evident in Nebraska are often lead by professional associations and are dependent on the level...

Violent acts of patients and/or visitors in the healthcare setting are an increasing problem that threatens the physical safety and psychological well-being of primary care office staff members and providers, as well ...

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States with about 800,000 strokes per year and is a significant cause of adult disability. About 15% of all strokes are attributed to atrial fibrillation. Moderate ...

Due to rising health care costs, limited access to primary care, and primary care provider shortages, new health care models need to be implemented to reduce costs, improve outcomes, increase access, and encourage more ...

Obstructive sleep apnea is a modifiable stroke risk factor that is often overlooked when addressing stroke risk factor management. By screening stroke patients for obstructive sleep apnea risk and treating it once ...

Depression is a prevalent problem globally and affects mental, emotional, and physical health. Multiple studies have shown that unrecognized or untreated depression strongly correlates with chronic illnesses. Understanding ...

Communication skills are a vital part of nursing practice. After graduation, many new nurses identify professional communication skills as inadequate in their nursing education. The final clinical capstone experience ...

The influenza vaccine is recommended annually for all children, adolescents, and adults over 6 months of age to provide immunity against the influenza virus. The influenza vaccine continues to be the most effective ...

A primary health concern in the adolescent population is the issue of preventable risky behaviors, which can lead to injury and even death. The primary care provider is responsible for identification of risky behavior ...