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The Effectiveness And Safety Of Antibiotic Treatment In Healing Tympanic Membrane Perforation In Aboriginal Children, Shannon M. Rice Jan 2011

The Effectiveness And Safety Of Antibiotic Treatment In Healing Tympanic Membrane Perforation In Aboriginal Children, Shannon M. Rice

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not antibiotic treatment is safe and effective in healing tympanic membrane (TM) perforation in Aboriginal children diagnosed with chronic suppurative otitis media and otitis media with effusion less than 16 years of age.


Is Alitretinoin (9-Cis-Retinoic Acid) Safe And Effective For Use In Hand Eczema?, Jeanne K. Seeberger Jan 2011

Is Alitretinoin (9-Cis-Retinoic Acid) Safe And Effective For Use In Hand Eczema?, Jeanne K. Seeberger

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: To determine if Alitretinoin is a safe and effective alternative to current treatments in reducing the symptoms of Hand Eczema (HE)


Is Liraglutide Safe And Effective As A Monotherapy For The Treatment Of Obesity In Type 2 Diabetics And Healthy Individuals?, Erica Sheeran Jan 2011

Is Liraglutide Safe And Effective As A Monotherapy For The Treatment Of Obesity In Type 2 Diabetics And Healthy Individuals?, Erica Sheeran

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not liraglutide is safe and effective as a monotherapy for the treatment of obesity in type 2 diabetics and healthy individuals.


Is Exercise Safe And Effective At Decreasing The Incidence Of Tension-Type Headaches?, Ashley Pessolano Jan 2011

Is Exercise Safe And Effective At Decreasing The Incidence Of Tension-Type Headaches?, Ashley Pessolano

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether exercise is safe and effective at lowering the incidence of tension-type headaches


Is Maternal Buprenorphine Use During Pregnancy Effective In Preventing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome?, Danielle L. Parrott Jan 2011

Is Maternal Buprenorphine Use During Pregnancy Effective In Preventing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome?, Danielle L. Parrott

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not maternal buprenorphine use during pregnancy is effective in preventing neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).


Does Massage Therapy Promote Weight Gain In Preterm Infants?, Tyler Rychlewski Jan 2011

Does Massage Therapy Promote Weight Gain In Preterm Infants?, Tyler Rychlewski

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not massage therapy promotes weight gain in preterm infants.


Is Lenalidomide, In Combination With Dexamethasone, A Safe And Effective Treatment For Relapsed Multiple Myeloma?, Sarah Moncado Jan 2011

Is Lenalidomide, In Combination With Dexamethasone, A Safe And Effective Treatment For Relapsed Multiple Myeloma?, Sarah Moncado

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not lenalidomide, in combination with dexamethasone, is a safe and effective treatment for relapsed multiple myeloma.


Can Listening To Music While Exercising Lower The Rate Of Perceived Exertion During Exercise?, Caitlan Pyden Jan 2011

Can Listening To Music While Exercising Lower The Rate Of Perceived Exertion During Exercise?, Caitlan Pyden

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether or not “listening to music during exercise can help decrease the rate of perceived exertion?”


Is Iron Sucrose (Venofer) A Safe Treatment For People With Chronic Kidney Disease?, Kait Reid Jan 2011

Is Iron Sucrose (Venofer) A Safe Treatment For People With Chronic Kidney Disease?, Kait Reid

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to determine if Iron Sucrose (Venofer) is a safe treatment for people with Chronic Kidney Disease.


Is L-Carnitine An Effective Treatment To Improve The Quality Of Life For Patients With Rett Syndrome?, Bernadette Mason Jan 2011

Is L-Carnitine An Effective Treatment To Improve The Quality Of Life For Patients With Rett Syndrome?, Bernadette Mason

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Objective: To determine “Is L-carnitine an effective treatment to improve the quality of life for patients with Rett Syndrome?”


Is Actemra (Tocilizumab) In Combination With Methotrexate An Effective Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis In Patients Who Had An Inadequate Response To Methotrexate Alone?, Jennifer Nagle Jan 2011

Is Actemra (Tocilizumab) In Combination With Methotrexate An Effective Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis In Patients Who Had An Inadequate Response To Methotrexate Alone?, Jennifer Nagle

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not Actemra (tocilizumab) in combination with methotrexate is an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in patients who had an inadequate response to methotrexate alone. Previous studies have shown other biologic agents and disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) to have some efficacy in treating rheumatoid arthritis. However, tocilizumab is a newly approved FDA drug and therefore, its efficacy in treating RA has yet to be determined.


Is Esomeprazole (Nexium) More Effective Than Omeprazole (Prilosec) In Reducing Heartburn And In Increasing The Rate Of Esophageal Healing In Adults With Endoscopically Diagnosed Erosive Esophagitis (Ee)?, Shawn P. Mahoney Jan 2011

Is Esomeprazole (Nexium) More Effective Than Omeprazole (Prilosec) In Reducing Heartburn And In Increasing The Rate Of Esophageal Healing In Adults With Endoscopically Diagnosed Erosive Esophagitis (Ee)?, Shawn P. Mahoney

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether Esomeprazole (Nexium) is more safe and effective than Omeprazole (Prilosec) in reducing Heartburn and in increasing the rate of esophageal healing in adults with endoscopically diagnosed Erosive Esophagitis (EE)


Is Extract Err731 From The Rheum Rhaponticum Effective In Relieving Menopausal Symptoms In Women Aged 45 To 55 Years Of Age?, Annette M. Merlino Jan 2011

Is Extract Err731 From The Rheum Rhaponticum Effective In Relieving Menopausal Symptoms In Women Aged 45 To 55 Years Of Age?, Annette M. Merlino

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether ERr 731 extract from the Rheum rhaponticum plant is effective in relieving symptoms of menopausal symptoms in women aged 45 to 55 years of age


Does Dietary Intervention Have An Effect On The Progression And Ultimately The Treatment Of Prostate Cancer?, Jenna M. Lombardi Jan 2011

Does Dietary Intervention Have An Effect On The Progression And Ultimately The Treatment Of Prostate Cancer?, Jenna M. Lombardi

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not dietary intervention has an effect on the progression and ultimately the treatment of Prostate cancer.


Is Acupuncture Effective In Reducing Nausea And Vomiting In Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy?, Kara Meekins Jan 2011

Is Acupuncture Effective In Reducing Nausea And Vomiting In Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy?, Kara Meekins

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE- The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not acupuncture effective in reducing nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.


How Safe And Effective Is Infliximab In The Treatment Of Children With Moderate To Severe Crohn’S Disease?, Jackie Linh Jan 2011

How Safe And Effective Is Infliximab In The Treatment Of Children With Moderate To Severe Crohn’S Disease?, Jackie Linh

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not “how safe and effective is infliximab in treatment of children with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease?”


Pharmacotherapy Safety And Efficacy In Adolescent Smoking Cessation, Jennifer Lincoln Jan 2011

Pharmacotherapy Safety And Efficacy In Adolescent Smoking Cessation, Jennifer Lincoln

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether or not pharmacotherapy is a safe and effective treatment option for smoking cessation in adolescents


Does A Diet That Consists Of High Fiber Prevent The Recurrence Of Colorectal Adenomas In Patients Who Have Previously Had At Least One Adenoma Detected Via Colonoscopy?, Conor Luskin Jan 2011

Does A Diet That Consists Of High Fiber Prevent The Recurrence Of Colorectal Adenomas In Patients Who Have Previously Had At Least One Adenoma Detected Via Colonoscopy?, Conor Luskin

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether ingesting a diet high in fiber will decrease the incidence of colorectal adenoma recurrence in a person who has previously had colorectal adenomas.


Is Acupuncture An Effective Treatment For Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome?, Amy Leber Jan 2011

Is Acupuncture An Effective Treatment For Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome?, Amy Leber

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not acupuncture is an effective treatment for patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.


Is Chronic Use Of Bacopa Monnieri An Effective Treatment To Improve Memory Performance In Healthy And Aging Adults?, Brian M. Kairalla Jan 2011

Is Chronic Use Of Bacopa Monnieri An Effective Treatment To Improve Memory Performance In Healthy And Aging Adults?, Brian M. Kairalla

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the systematic review is to determine whether or not chronic use of Bacopa monnieri is an effective treatment to improve memory performance in healthy and aging adults.


Is Monotherapy Treatment Of Etanercept Effective Against Plaque Psoriasis?, Joseph Devito Jan 2011

Is Monotherapy Treatment Of Etanercept Effective Against Plaque Psoriasis?, Joseph Devito

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not monotherapy treatment of etanercept is effective against plaque psoriasis.


Does Caffeine Consumption Effect Exercise Performance In Healthy Adults?, Meaghan E. Jones Jan 2011

Does Caffeine Consumption Effect Exercise Performance In Healthy Adults?, Meaghan E. Jones

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not caffeine ingestion prior to exercise effects exercise performance in healthy adults.


Is Growth Hormone An Effective Adjunct To Standard Treatment Regimens For Promoting Fat Mass Loss And Retention Of Lean Body Mass In The Treatment Of Obesity?, J. Caleb Henson Jan 2011

Is Growth Hormone An Effective Adjunct To Standard Treatment Regimens For Promoting Fat Mass Loss And Retention Of Lean Body Mass In The Treatment Of Obesity?, J. Caleb Henson

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether growth hormone is an effective adjunct in the treatment of obesity for promoting fat loss while retaining lean body mass.


Is Besifloxacin Ophthalmic Suspension 0.6% Safe And Effective For The Treatment Of Bacterial Conjunctivitis?, Hetal R. Desai Jan 2011

Is Besifloxacin Ophthalmic Suspension 0.6% Safe And Effective For The Treatment Of Bacterial Conjunctivitis?, Hetal R. Desai

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension 0.6% is safe and effective for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.


Is Kangaroo Care Effective In Reducing Procedural Pain In Neonates?, Sara A. Deringer-Kohorst Jan 2011

Is Kangaroo Care Effective In Reducing Procedural Pain In Neonates?, Sara A. Deringer-Kohorst

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether Kangaroo Care is effective in reducing procedural pain in neonates.


What Is The Safety And Efficacy Of Vaccinating The Male Gender To Prevent Hpv Related Neoplastic Disorders In Both The Male And Female Genders, Sara Diosdado Jan 2011

What Is The Safety And Efficacy Of Vaccinating The Male Gender To Prevent Hpv Related Neoplastic Disorders In Both The Male And Female Genders, Sara Diosdado

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Objective: To determine the safety and efficacy of vaccinating the male gender to prevent HPV related neoplastic disorders in both the male and female genders.


Is Acupuncture An Effective Adjunctive Treatment For Chronic Asthma In Adults?, Armand Delrosario Jan 2011

Is Acupuncture An Effective Adjunctive Treatment For Chronic Asthma In Adults?, Armand Delrosario

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether acupuncture is an effective adjunctive treatment for chronic asthma in adults.


Is A Musical Intervention Effective In The Reduction Of Needle Related Procedural Pain In Children?, Heather B. Good Jan 2011

Is A Musical Intervention Effective In The Reduction Of Needle Related Procedural Pain In Children?, Heather B. Good

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE:Trypanophobia, or the fear of needles and needle pain is a very common occurrence in children, one that can have significant impacts into adulthood and on an individual’s lifelong healthcare. The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not a musical intervention is effective in the reduction of needle-related procedural pain in children. The author searched OVID Medline and Cochrane databases for peer-reviewed articles and systematic reviews addressing the topic, published in English after 1996. Three randomized controlled trials were selected on the basis of their being POEM’s and not included in previous systematic reviews, the results …


Is White Bean Extract A Safe And Effective Treatment For Weight Loss?, Jamie Berkowitz Jan 2011

Is White Bean Extract A Safe And Effective Treatment For Weight Loss?, Jamie Berkowitz

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not white bean extract is a safe and effective treatment for weight loss.


Is The Use Of Narrowband Ultraviolet B (Nb-Uvb) Phototherapy Effective Monotherapy In The Treatment Of Adults With Plaque Psoriasis?, Andrea M. Cardine Jan 2011

Is The Use Of Narrowband Ultraviolet B (Nb-Uvb) Phototherapy Effective Monotherapy In The Treatment Of Adults With Plaque Psoriasis?, Andrea M. Cardine

PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether or not narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy is effective monotherapy in the treatment of adults with plaque psoriasis.