Current Publications
(Updated 5/17/23)

• Kerna NA, Holets HM, Carsrud NDV, Chawla S, Flores JV, Pruitt KD, Anderson II J, Ngwu DC. “A Compendium of the Review and Research Projects and Articles Conducted by the Independent Global Medical Research Consortium (IGMRC) in 2022”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports 6.3 (2023): 43-74. DOI: 10.31080/eccmc.2023.6.00734

• Carsrud NDV, Kerna NA, Holets HM, Ngwu DC, Chawla S, Flores JV, Pruitt KD, Anderson II, J, Azi CI. “Hyperadiposity: Liposuction Applications in Weight Loss and Conditions Related to Excess Body Fat”. EC Cardiology 10.4 (2023): 03-15. DOI: 10.31080/eccy.2023.10.00922

 

• Holets HM, Kerna NA, Ngwu DC, Chawla S, Carsrud NDV, Pruitt KD, Flores JV, Anderson II J. “Photoimmunotherapy for Immunosuppressed Patients and Prevalent and Commonly Known Cancers”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports 6.3 (2023) : 25-42. DOI: 10.31080/eccmc.2023.6.00733

 

• Flores JV, Kerna NA, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Ngwu DC, Chawla S, Nomel R, Anderson II J. “Beyond Weight Loss: A Comprehensive and Concise Review of the Ketogenic (Keto) Diet from Epilepsy Origins to Weight Management”. EC Nutrition 18.2 (2023): 35-49. DOI: 10.31080/ecnu.2023.18.01087

 

• Chawla S, Kerna NA, Carsrud NDV, Pruitt KD, Flores JV, Holets HM, Ngwu DC, Anderson II J, Obi NJ.“Revealing the Health Applications of Gold Nanoparticles for the Cardiovascular System (and in Nerve, Bone, Immune, Skin, and Mental Disorders)”. EC Cardiology 10.2 (2023): 09-23. DOI: 10.31080/eccy.2023.10.00910

 

• Kerna, Nicholas & Anderson II, Joseph & Flores, John & Holets, Hilary & Chawla, Sudeep & Carsrud, Victor & Pruitt, Kevin & Ngwu, Dabeluchi. (2022). Prevalence of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae Rectovaginal Colonization among Healthy Pregnant Women: A Comprehensive Review. 11. 86-100. 10.31080/ecgy.2022.11.00817.

 

• Kerna NA, Holets HM, Anderson II J, Chawla S, Carsrud NDV, Pruitt KD, Ngwu DC, Flores JV. “Causes, Consequences, and Differential Diagnoses of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)”. EC Neurology 14.12 (2022): 34-51.DOI: 10.31080/ecne.2022.14.01073

 

• Nwokorie U, Kerna NA, Nnake I, Onuoma AK, Arisoyin AE, Ayisire OA, Holets HM, Chawla S, Carsrud NDV, Pruitt KD, Flores JV, Anderson II J. “Comedy Cures: Laughter Therapy’s Hormonal, Neurological, and Mechanistic Effects on the Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal, Immunological, and Respiratory Systems and Common Psychological Disorders”. EC Cardiology 9.7 (2022): 46-61. DOI:  10.31080/eccy.2022.09.00900

 

• Kerna NA, Flores JV, Chawla S, Pruitt KD, Fernandez M, Okpo NC, Carsrud NDV, Elahi N, Holets HM, Nwokorie U. “Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA): A Comprehensive 30-minute Primer”. EC Orthopaedics 13.11 (2022): 41-53. DOI: 10.31080/ecor.2022.13.00983

 

• Carsrud NDV, Kerna NA, Flores JV, Chawla S, Pruitt KD, Okpo NC, Nwokorie U, Holets HM, Elahi N, Roberson R. “Vertebral Artery Dissection (VAD): Causes, Consequences, and Differential Diagnoses”. EC Cardiology 9.7 (2022): 18-30.

 

• Holets HM, Kerna NA, Chawla S, Carsrud NDV, Florence DNO, Okpo NC, Ayozie CO, Nkwopara VP, Ani CM, Nwokorie U, Okereke-Ewene OP. “Brown Adipose Tissue: A Comprehensive Review”. EC Gastroenterology and Digestive System 9.8 (2022): 26-40. DOI: 10.31080/ecgds.2022.09.00944

 

• Kerna NA, Chawla S, Carsrud NDV, Pruitt KD, Nwokorie U, Flores JV, Holets HM, Anderson II J, Rashid S, Brown SM, Ngwu DC. “Binaural Beats: Novel Approach to Managing Certain Physiological and Psychological Conditions”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry 11.11 (2022): 58-69. DOI: 10.31080/ecpp.2022.11.01045

 

• Flores JV, Kerna NA, Holets HM, Chawla S, Carsrud NDV, Pruitt KD, Nwokorie U, Anderson II J, Obi, NJ, Ayisire OE, Arisoyin AE, Ngwu DC. “Vaping: A Comprehensive and Concise Review Resource Regarding the Beneficial Effects, Indications, Adverse Effects, and Contraindications of Smoking e-Cigarettes on Various Human Body Systems”. EC Cardiology 9.7 (2022): 31-45. DOI: 10.31080/eccy.2022.09.00899

 

• Kerna NA, Chawla S, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Flores JV, Chukwudi A, Anderson II JA, Aladejare AO, Roberson R, Ayisire OE. “Pseudologica Fantastica: Evidence-Based Research Elucidating the Pathophysiology and Presentation of Pathological Lying”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry 11.8 (2022): 47-56. DOI:  10.31080/ecpp.2022.11.01020

 

• Flores JV, Kerna NA, Chawla S, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Brown SM, Pruitt KD, Nwokorie U, Florence DNO, Obi NJ. “A Comprehensive Review of Stem Cells and Applications in Specific Diseases and Regenerative Therapy”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports 5.7 (2022): 95-113. DOI: 10.31080/eccmc.2022.05.00597

 

• Pruitt KD, Kerna NA, Flores JV, Chawla S, Nwokorie U, Carsrud NDV, Okpo NC, Ani CM, Holets HM, Anderson II JA. “Insects as a Viable and Sustainable Protein and Food Source for Human Consumption”. EC Nutrition 17.7 (2022): 60-70. DOI: 10.31080/ecnu.2022.17.01046

 

• Chawla S, Kerna NA, Roberson R, Carsrud NDV, Florence DNO, Okereke OP, Nwokorie U, Holets HM, Ayozie CO, Nkwopara VP. “Revisiting an Old Friend: The Gastrointestinal Benefits of Regular Popcorn Consumption”. EC Gastroenterology and Digestive System 9.6 (2022): 73-85. DOI: 10.31080/ecgds.2022.09.00923 DOI: 10.31080/ecgds.2022.09.00923

 

• Nwokorie U, Kerna NA, Chawla S, Carsrud NDV, Okereke OP, Holets HM, Ayozie CO, Nkwopara VP, Brown SM, Ani CM. “The Beneficial Effects of Honey on the Human Heart, Cardiovascular System, and Non-Cardio Conditions”. EC Cardiology 9.3 (2022): 13-26. DOI: 10.31080/eccy.2022.09.00874

 

• Roberson R, Kerna NA, Flores JV, Chawla S, Brown SM, Anderson II J, Holets HM, Carsrud NDV, Nwokorie U, Pruitt KD. “Neuronal Mechanisms and Treatment Approaches to Emotional and Physical Pain”. EC Neurology 14.4 (2022): 28-37. DOI: 10.31080/ecne.2022.14.01022

 

• Kerna NA, Chawla S, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Brown SM, Flores JV, Pruitt KD, Nwokorie U. “Sound Therapy: Vibratory Frequencies of Cells in Healthy and Disease States”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports 5.3 (2022): 112-123. DOI: 10.31080/eccmc.2022.05.00532

 

• Kerna NA, Chawla S, Brown SM, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Flores JV, Pruitt KD. “Gait: The First Indicator of Many Neurological Diseases and Disorders”. EC Neurology 14.3 (2022): 58-74. DOI: 10.31080/ecne.2022.14.01014

 

• Kerna NA, Flores JV, Chawla S, Brown SM, Anderson II J, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Roberson R, Nwokorie U, Pruitt KD. “A Desktop Primer and Practical Review of Cannabis-Containing Compounds and Their Entourage Effects”. EC Neurology 14.3 (2022): 49-57. DOI: 10.31080/ecne.2022.14.01013

 

• Kerna NA, Chawla S, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Flores JV, Nwokorie U, Brown SM. “The Biochemical Factors and Mechanisms of Human Emotions and the Biochemistry of Belief”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry 11.3 (2022): 114-123. DOI: 10.31080/ecpp.2022.11.00966

 

• Kerna NA, Flores JV, Chawla S, Brown SM, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Nwokorie U, Roberson R, Anderson II J, Pruitt KD. “The Role of Gut Microbiome and Dysbiosis in Common Psychological, Neurological, and Behavioral Disorders”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry 11.3 (2022): 124-141.  DOI: 10.31080/ecpp.2022.11.00967

 

• Kerna NA, Flores JV, Chawla S, Brown SM, Anderson II J, Holets HM, Carsrud NDV, Roberson R, Nwokorie U, Pruitt KD. “The Breath of Life: Breathing Techniques as Effective ‘Medicine’”. EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine 11.3 (2022): 16-27. DOI: 10.31080/ecprm.2022.11.00921

 

• Kerna NA, Flores JV, Chawla S, Brown SM, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Nwokorie U, Roberson R, Anderson II J, Pruitt KD. “Pragmatic Approaches and Clinical Rationale in Addressing Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence (UI) in Women”. EC Gynaecology 11.3 (2022): 90-99. DOI: 10.31080/ecgy.2022.11.00736

 

• Kerna NA, Nwokorie U, Ortigas MAC, Chawla S, Pruitt KD, Flores JV, Holets HM, Carsrud NDV, Waugh S, Anderson II J. “The Numerous and Varied Applications of Spirulina in Medical Practice”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports 5.3 (2022): 100-111. DOI: 10.31080/eccmc.2022.05.00531

 

• Kerna NA, Nwokorie U, Ortigas MAC, Chawla S, Pruitt KD, Flores JV, Holets HM, Carsrud NDV, Waugh S, Anderson II J. “Spirulina Miscellany: Medicinal Benefits and Adverse Effects of Spirulina”. EC Nutrition 17.2 (2022): 25-36. DOI: 10.31080/ecnu.2022.17.01013

 

• Kerna NA, Nwokorie U, Ortigas MAC, Chawla S, Pruitt KD, Flores JV, Holets HM, Carsrud NDV, Waugh S, Anderson II J. “Spirulina Consumption: Concerns Regarding Contaminants and Uncommon but Possible Adverse Reactions and Interactions”. EC Pharmacology and Toxicology 10.1 (2022): 69-78. DOI: 10.31080/ecpt.2022.10.00693

 

• Kerna NA, Rashid S, Hujan J, Carsrud NDV, Anderson II J, Pruitt KD, Flores JV, Holets HM, Chawla S, Nwokorie U. “The Application of Psychoactive Substances in Psychiatric Research”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry 11.2 (2022): 70-79. DOI: 10.31080/ecpp.2022.11.00948

 

• Kerna NA, Holets HM, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Roberson R, Adadzi J, Waugh S, Nomel R, Nwokorie U, Hujan J, Flores JV. “The Development for Interpretation and Application of Biomarkers in Female Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)”. EC Gynaecology 11.1 (2022): 60-68.

   

• Kerna NA, Carsrud NDV, Anderson II J, Flores JV, Rashid S, Holets HM. “Mindfulness Miscellany: Therapeutic Indications and Contraindications of Various Meditation Techniques on Specific Human Biomarkers and Conditions, Including Potential Immunomodulation in COVID-19”. EC Cardiology 8.11 (2021): 06-15.

 

• Kerna NA, Rashid S, Chawla S, Carsrud NDV, Anderson II J, Pruitt KD, Flores JV, Holets HM. “Coffee Drinking and the Human Heart: Cardio-Supportive Effects of Accustomed Coffee-Consumption”. EC Cardiology 8.11 (2021): 30-38.

 

• Kerna NA, Anderson II J, Pruitt KD, Holets HM, Carsrud NDV, Nomel R, Nwokorie U, Flores JV. “A Comprehensive Review of Specific Herbal Medicines with Immunomodulatory Effects, and COVID-19”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports 4.12 (2021): 50-62.

 

• Kerna NA, Anderson II J, Pruitt KD, Flores JV, Ortiges MAC, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Nomel R, Nwokorie U, Nwachuckwu, D. “Star Anise: A Purported Antiviral Herb with Numerous Associated Health Benefits”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports 4.12 (2021): 63-73.

 

• Kerna NA, Hujan J, Carsrud NDV, Chalwa S, Pruitt KD, Flores JV, Roberson R, Anderson II J, Osuebi J, Akabike LU. “Snoring, Choking, Gasping, Awakening, and Falling Asleep Again: Getting to Know the Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Treatment Options Available for OSA”. EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine 10.10 (2021): 99-110.

 

• Kerna NA, Anderson II J, Flores JV, Holets HM, Solomon EO, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Nwokorie U. "The Human Heart as the “Little Brain"—the Intrinsic Cardiac Nervous System (ICNS)”. EC Cardiology 8.9 (2021): 26-34.

 

• Kerna NA, Flores JV, Holets HM, Hafid A, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Nwokorie U, Rashid S, Anderson II J. “The Truth: Are Humans Vegetarian, Carnivore, or Omnivore? A Review Based on the Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Digestive Tract”. EC Nutrition 16.8 (2021): 78-86.

 

• Kerna NA, Carsrud NDV, Nwokorie U, Anderson II J, Akabike LU, Holets HM, Pruitt KD, Rashid S, Hafid A, Albadri Z, Jean-Baptiste F. “Updating the Pineal Gland Mystery: Purpose and Function in Children and Adult Health and Pathology”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports 4.8 (2021): 63-74.

 

• Kerna NA, Adadzi J, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Pruitt KD, Solomon EO, Flores JV, Nwokorie U, Hafid A, Albadri Z. “Psychopathy: How Humans Got It; Can Humans Get Rid of It?”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry 10.8 (2021): 66-76.

 

• Kerna NA, Flores JV, Holets HM, Hafid A, Carsrud NDV, Nwokorie U Anderson II, Albadri Z. “Nicotine Addiction and Smoking Cessation Programs in Private Practice and the Public Health Sector: A Comprehensive and Practical Review of How Populations Become Addicted to Nicotine and Programs for Tobacco Smoking Cessation”. EC Cardiology 8.8 (2021): 25-37.

 

• Kerna NA, Carsrud NDV, Nwokorie U, Anderson II J, Akabike LU, Holets HM, Pruitt KD, Rashid S, Solomon EO. “Inguinal Hernias: A Comparison of Surgical Options and Preventive Measures”. EC Gastroenterology and Digestive System 8.8 (2021): 53-65. DOI: 10.31080/ecgds.2021.08.00793

 

• Kerna NA, Holets HM, Hafid A, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Nwokorie U, Flores JV, Nomel R, Waugh S. “SCAN: A Succinct and Practical Guide for Recognizing and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect”. EC Paediatrics 10.7 (2021): 63-74. DOI:10.31080/ecpe.2021.10.00979

 

• Kerna NA, Holets HM, Hafid A, Flores JV, Carsrud NDV, Nwokorie U, Rashid S, Anderson II J, Waugh S. “A Comprehensive and Practical Guide to Clinical Nutrition in Medical Practice”. EC Gastroenterology and Digestive System 8.7 (2021): 76-86. DOI: 10.31080/ecgds.2021.08.00784
  

 

• Kerna NA, Holets HM, Hafid A, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Nwokorie U, Rashid S, Flores JV, Waugh S. “Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging, and Radiopharmaceuticals: Benefits in Diagnosis, Treatment Outcomes, and Public Health”. EC Orthopaedics 12.7 (2021): 136-148.

 

• Kerna NA, Holets HM, Carsrud NDV, Hafid A, Flores JV, Anderson II J, Waugh S, Tarik Z, Pruitt KD. “Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) in the Context of Contemporary Science and Historical Speculation and Doctrine”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry 10.7 (2021): 63-70.

 

• Kerna NA, Holets HM, Hafid A, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Nwokorie U, Roberson R, Ndhlovu S. “Functional Medicine in Practice: What is Functional Medicine and How to Integrate Functional Medicine into Medical Practice”. EC Endocrinology and Metabolic Research 6.5 (2021): 37-45.

 

• Kerna NA, Holets HM, Hafid H, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Ndhlovu S, Jean-Baptiste F, Rashid S, Nwokorie U. “A Practical Review of Mind-Body Medicine (MBM): Descriptions of Prevalent MBM Therapies, Indications, Contraindications, and Efficacy”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry 10.6 (2021): 86-98.  DOI: 10.31080/ecpp.2021.10.00878

 

• Kerna NA, Holets HM, Hafid A, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Nwokorie U, Ndhlovu S, Anderson II J, Rashid S. “Broken-Heart Syndrome (BHS)—Real or Imagined? Also Known as Takotsubo Syndrome (TS), Tako-Tsubo-Like Left Ventricular Dysfunction, and Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TCM). Investigation and Review; the Diagnosis and Treatment of Its Varied Manifestations”. EC Cardiology 8.6 (2021): 60-74.

 

• Kerna NA, Carsrud NDV, Ndhlovu S, Pruitt KD, Kadivi K, Gutierrez YP, Akabike LU, Solomon EO, Nwokorie U. “Lyme Carditis: A Rare but Lethal Condition (A Practical Review of Lyme Disease: Past, Present, and Future)”. EC Cardiology 8.4 (2021): 32-42.

 

• Kerna NA, Carsrud NDV, Pruitt KD, Kadivi K, Gutierrez YP, Jones D, Anderson II J, Akabike LU, Solomon EO. “Telehealth and Telemedicine: A Practical Review (Including Applications for COVID-19)”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports 4.5 (2021): 07-14.

 

• Kerna NA, Carsrud NDV, Pruitt KD, Kadivi K, Adadzi J, Jones D, Anderson II J, Solomon EO, Nwokorie U. “Non-pharmacological Interventions in the Management of Psychological Disorders”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry 10.5 (2021): 71-82. DOI: 10.31080/ecpp.2021.10.00863

 

• Kerna NA, Nwokorie U, Hafid A, Pruitt KD,  Atolagbe OA, Jean-Baptiste F, Waugh S, Anderson II J. Carsrud NDV. “The Rh Factor in Humans: Beyond Blood Compatibility; Examining Associations with Helicobacter pylori, Norovirus, Cholera, Malaria, Cardiovascular Disease, and COVID-19”.  EC Cardiology 8.3 (2021)

 

• Kerna NA, Nwokorie U, Hafid A, Pruitt KD, Roberson R, Jean-Baptiste F, Ndhlovu Dube S, Waugh S, Carsrud NDV. “Understanding the Z–Joint and its Effects on Spinal Nerve Root Compression due to Specific Orthopedic Disorders”. EC Orthopaedics 12.3 (2021)

 

• Carsrud, NDV, Meyer, James K., “Steroidogenic pathway stimulation with a T. terrestris-E. Longifolia mixture to boost endogenous testosterone production.” The Original Internist, VOL. 27, NO. 1 · ISSN 1529-4722 · March 2020

 

• Carsrud, ND & Meyer, James & Alqualali, Mona & Kerna, Nicholas. (2019). “A Pilot Study of a T. terrestris-E. longifolia Formulation to Enhance Endogenous Testosterone Production in Low Testosterone-Level Males”. EC Endocrinology and Metabolic Research (2019) 4. 01–08. 10.31080/ecemr.2019.04.00141. 

 

• Tsulaia, TV, Prokopishyn, NL, Yao A, Carsrud, NDV, Yannariello-Brown, J, “Glass Needle Mediated Microinjection of Macromolecules and Transgenes into Primary Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells”, J Biomed Sci 2003; 10:328-336.

 

• Davis, B.R., Brown, J.Y., Prokopishyn, N.L., Luo, Z., Smith, M.R., Wang, J., Carsrud, N.D.V., Brown, D.B., “Glass Needle-mediated Microninjection of Macromolecules and Transgenes into Primary Human Blood Stem/Progenitor Cells”, Blood, Vol. 95, January 15, 2000.

 

• Morrison, K., Moore, R., Carsrud, N.D.V., Trial, J., Millman, E., Tuvim, M., Clark, R., Barber, R., Dickey, B., Knoll, B., Repetitive endocytosis and recycling of the b2-adrenergic receptor during agonist-induced steady-state redistribution.  Molecular Pharmacology.  50(3):692-9, 1996 Sept.

 

• Moore RH, Sadovnikoff N, Hoffenberg S, Liu SB, Woodford P, Angelides K, Trial J, Carsrud NDV, Dickey BF, Knoll BJ. Ligand-stimulated β2-adrenergic receptor internalization via the constitutive endocytic pathway into rab5-containing endosomes. J Cell Sci. 1995;108:2983–2991