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Travel medicine  — Research Starter

Travel medicine is a growing multidisciplinary field focused on advising travelers on how to prevent illness and injury during international travel. Since the 1970s, it has developed in response to…

Medical-surgical nursing  — Research Starter

Medical-surgical nursing is a specialized branch of nursing focused on the care of patients with medical and surgical conditions affecting one or more organ systems. It encompasses the treatment of…

Hand hygiene compliance  — Research Starter

Hand hygiene compliance refers to the adherence to recommended handwashing practices, particularly in healthcare settings, to prevent the transmission of infections. Effective hand hygiene involves…

Flexibility (anatomy)  — Research Starter

Flexibility in anatomy refers to the body's capacity to achieve a specific range of motion at its joints, which is influenced by both physical and mental factors. It encompasses the study of how the…

Colorado Admitted to the Union  — Research Starter

On August 1, 1876, Colorado was officially admitted to the United States as the 38th state, following a complex history of exploration, settlement, and political development. Early inhabitants of the…

Colonies of Connecticut and New Haven Unite  — Research Starter

The unification of the Colonies of Connecticut and New Haven marked a significant chapter in early American colonial history. This process began in 1662 when John Winthrop Jr. secured a royal charter…

College Football Bowl Games  — Research Starter

College Football Bowl Games are a series of postseason matchups held annually, primarily on New Year's Day, featuring some of the best college football teams in the United States. These games occur at…

Collapse of Lehman Brothers  — Research Starter

The collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008 marked a pivotal moment in the financial crisis of that era and remains the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history. Founded in 1850, Lehman Brothers was…

Civil War Begins  — Research Starter

The beginning of the Civil War in the United States is marked by the firing on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, a culmination of long-standing sectional conflicts primarily centered around the issue of…