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Are adult heterosexuals who are engaging in high risk sexual behaviors, less likely to receive the hepatitis B vaccine due to perceived psychosocial barriers?

Scully, Cathleen (George Mason University, 2013-06-22)

Purpose: Heterosexual adult patients attending STD clinics are at higher risk of contracting Hepatitis B, however this patient population has a low rate of HBV vaccination acceptance. In order to understand and increase ...
Are hemoglobin A1c levels affected if a type II diabetic fasts for religious observance?

Lakhani, Ruhi (George Mason University, 2013-06-28)

Purpose: To explore if hemoglobin A1c values in type II diabetics increase, decrease or remain the same after fasting for Ramadan.
Can comprehensive geriatric assessment compared with standard care help predict and prevent falls among older adults?

John, Ellen (George Mason University, 2013-06-20)

Purpose: To find out if comprehensive geriatric assessment can help predict and prevent falls among the older adults.
Do pre-op medical clearances by primary care physicians for outpatient elective surgeries decrease post-op admissions and improve patient outcomes?

Obeid, Maria (George Mason University, 2013-06-22)

Purpose: Long gone are the days of inpatient pre-operative admissions. Outpatient elective surgeries have increased in number and the focus has shifted to prepare the patient on an outpatient basis. Internal medicine ...
Does family pressure for non-disclosure of a cancer diagnosis interfere with patients’ ability to cope?

Althoff, Christine (George Mason University, 2013-02-22)

Withholding prognosis information was associated with anxiety and difficulty with patient and family communication. Singapore, Chinese and Japanese patients prefer to be informed of cancer diagnosis and disease progression. ...
Does guideline adherence improve patient outcome in outpatient settings?

Ghimire, Prithvi (George Mason University, 2013-05-07)

Purpose: Heart Failure (HF) is a chronic disease associated with substantial morbidity, mortality and healthcare expenditure. According to a study done by Their et al. (2008), the two main reasons that lead to less than ...
Is communication significantly enhanced by the use of cochlear implants versus conventional hearing aids for pediatric patients?

Jones, Marjorie (George Mason University, 2013-07)

Purpose: To identify the existence for a causal relationship of both expressive and receptive language communications for a cochlear implant pediatric population.
Is increased vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy for deficient and non-deficient mother associated with positive pregnancy/neonatal outcomes?

Hussain, Huma (George Mason University, 2013-06-20)

Purpose: To find out if supplementation of Vitamin D in pregnant women has positive pregnancy and neonatal outcomes.
Methods of Non-Invasive Carbon Dioxide Monitoring

Byerly, Kathryn K. (George Mason University, 2013-02-21)

Purpose: To determine which method of noninvasive carbon dioxide (Co2) monitoring - transcutaneous or end-tidal Co2 - more accurately reflects arterial Co2 levels facilitating identification of hypoventilation as evidenced ...
The Role of Patient Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Depression on Antidepressant Adherence

Johnston, Brenda (George Mason University, 2013-02-19)

Clinical Scenario: According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2012), more than 350 million persons worldwide suffer from depression. Depression is a treatable condition; however, nearly 50% of patients prematurely ...
TeleHealth Insulin Program for Uninsured Type 2 Diabetics

So, Mary June C. (George Mason University, 2013-02-17)

Purpose: To assess the impact of a TeleHealth Insulin Program (TIP) on reducing Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c) levels in individuals with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Utilizing Music Therapy in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories

Nahigian, Courtney (George Mason University, 2013-02-28)

Purpose: To determine if music therapy makes a positive difference in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.

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