Background While ultrasound ( US ), given its lack of ionizing radiation, is currently the
recommended initial imaging study of choice for the diagnosis of appendicitis in pediatric and …

With the quick advances in electric propulsion technologies, the door opens for a multitude
of novel space mission designs. This is a result of these systems’ ability to gradually chip …

Background Precision health is a burgeoning scientific discipline that aims to incorporate
individual variability in biological, behavioral, and social factors to develop personalized health …

Background Ionizing radiation and cost make ultrasound (US), when available, the first
imaging study for the diagnosis of suspected pediatric appendicitis. US is less sensitive and …

Article-at-a-Glance Background In recent years, electronic sign-out notes have been identified
as a means of enhancing the effective transfer of patient care between providers. Such a …

Background Pediatric trauma patients undergo fewer computed tomography (CT) scans
when evaluated at pediatric trauma centers (PTC) versus adult trauma centers (ATC) with no …

Several landmark studies based on the DASH diet have established the effectiveness of a
lifestyle approach to blood pressure control that emphasizes a diet rich in fruits and …

Pediatric head injury is a common presenting complaint in the emergency department (ED),
often requiring neuroimaging or ED observation for diagnosis. However, the traditional …

Head trauma in children occurs frequently, and accounts for over 600,000 emergency
department (ED) visits yearly in the United States [1]. Although traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the …

Since early 2015 the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), seeking more reliable and sustainable
performance, has been engaged in a significant transformation effort. This change has …