Quinnipiac University

Cyclosporiasis in Pregnancy: A Narrative Review

Objective: Cyclosporiasis, caused by the protozoan parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, is an emerging foodborne illness of increasing clinical relevance in both endemic and developed countries. Its specific implications during pregnancy remain poorly characterized. Our objective is...

Embedding Wellness Modules to Create Healthy Attitudes in First-Year College Students

Date presented: April 25, 2026 Primary Author and Speaker: Tracy Van Oss, tracy.vanoss@quinnipiac.edu

When victimization hurts more: Psychological disability status moderates the relationships between bullying victimization and mental health outcomes among college students

Objective We examined differences in prevalence and severity for three victimization types (traditional and cyberbullying, technology-facilitated sexual exploitation) among college students who reported/did not report a psychological disability. Furthermore, we explored disabilit...

Percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation as an ancillary treatment following nerve repair surgery

Abstract Background Neuropathic pain after peripheral nerve injury severely degrades quality of life. Peripheral nerve stimulation (PN‐Stim) is cleared by the U.S, Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. This broad indication supports its potenti...

The metacognitive paradox of OCD: confidence is globally reduced but shows increased sensitivity to local evidence

Confidence is a critical metacognitive signal that guides performance. Biases in confidence, such as excessive doubt, are hallmark features of mental health disorders, especially obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Yet, the underlying neurocognitive mechanisms and how they link...

Building intraprofessional partnerships between undergraduate nursing and nurse practitioner students through simulation

Background Nurses and nurse practitioners often find themselves working together on teams, yet there is limited literature regarding intraprofessional education among these learners. Method This quasiexperimental quantitative study began with piloting a conscious sedation simulat...

Return to Golf Rehabilitation Progression after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using an Evidence-Based Foundation

Background Golf is commonly regarded as a low-impact sport, yet the golf swing generates multiplanar loads across both knees. No validated return-to-golf protocol after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) has been published, and general return-to-sport timelines do n...

A Therapeutic Greenhouse Model for School‐Based Health

ABSTRACT Background The Therapeutic Greenhouse Program, located at an elementary school in an underserved community, offers a sustainable and reproducible model for school‐based garden programming. Developed by a school‐based health center, the program integrates medical and beha...