Current Scientific Publications
(Updated 2/12/25 - 103 papers)

• Kerna, N.A., Flores, J.V., Nwafor, B.N., Carsrud, N.D.V., Keke, C.O., McKee, D., Olaniru, F.O., Jomsky, B.M., Pruitt, K.D., Ngwu, D.C., Holets, H.M., & Anderson II, J. (2024). Addressing the Underutilization of Electrodiagnostic and Electrotherapeutic Tools in Clinical Practice: Optimizing Clinical Outcomes and Operational Viability Through Enhanced Utilization. Scientia. Technology, Science and Society, 1(3), 3-32. DOI: 10.59324/stss.2024.1(3).01. https://scientia-tss.com/index.php/journal/article/view/16
  


• Kerna, N. A., Ngwu, D. C., Keke, C. O., Pruitt, K. D., Olaniru, F. O., Jomsky, B. M., Nwafor, B. N., Carsrud, N. V., Flores, J. V., Holets, H. M., McKee, D., & Anderson II, J. (2024). The Gut-Brain Axis in Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Mechanistic Insights, Clinical Implications, and Public Health Strategies. European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, 2(6), 580-596. DOI: 10.59324/ejtas.2024.2(6).53. https://ejtas.com/index.php/journal/article/view/1326
  


• Kerna NA, Pruitt KD, Olaniru FO, Flores JV, Nwafor BN, Ngwu DC, Keke CO, Holets HM, McKee D, Jomsky BM, Carsrud NDV, Anderson II J. Impact of Medication Nonadherence Across Medical Specialties: Effects on Clinical Outcomes, Physician Satisfaction, and Socioeconomic Factors with Tools for Mitigation. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(6):125-38. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(6).16. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/339
  


• Kerna NA, Ngwu DC, Rodriguez D, Holets HM, Flores JV, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Jeremiah SM, Azi CI, Khan M, Jomsky BM, Anderson II J, Ukachukwu CA, Taha WTM, Chawla S, Morvey SA, Adadzi J. Mental Health in Later Life: Clinical Insights and Management Strategies for Late-Onset Psychiatric Conditions. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(5):173-90. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(5).17. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/290
  


• Kerna NA, Ngwu DC, Kadivi K, Carsrud NDV, Pruitt KD, Flores JV, Holets HM, Jomsky BM, Chawla S, Azi CI, McKee D, Nwokorie U, Anderson II J, Dugeri JL, Hammam HSH, Chiedozie OB, Nnake I, David CO, Adadzi J. Transformative Advancements in Diagnostic Imaging: Reducing Risks, Enhancing Accuracy, and Promoting Sustainability. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(5):153-72. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(5).16. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/289
  


• Kerna NA, Ngwu DC, Jomsky BM, Holets HM, Nnake I, Jeremiah SM, Flores JV, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Senat AJB, Azi CI, Morvey SA, Anderson II J, Egli A, Chawla S, Ezewudo O, Adadzi J. Impact of Detox Diets on Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome: Implications for Weight Loss, Metabolic Health, and Clinical Practice. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(5):135-52. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(5).15. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/288
  


• Kerna NA, Holets HM, Kadivi K, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Jomsky BM, Ngwu DC, Flores JV, Nwokorie U, Anderson II J, Morvey SA, Azi CI, Nnake I, Egli A, Ikokwu OD, Adadzi J. Balancing Placebo Use with Evidence-Based Treatments: The Placebo Effect in Clinical Practice and Research. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(5):107-23. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(5).13. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/285
  


• Kerna NA, Flores JV, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Ngwu DC, Rodriguez D, Holets HM, Nwokorie U, Jomsky BM, Senat AJB, Nnake I, Azi CI, Saini S, Ukachukwu CA, Ezewudo O, Obi MO. Hematological Conditions Associated with COVID-19: Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, and Therapeutic Approaches. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(5):27-47. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(5).03. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/274
  


• Kerna NA, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Ngwu DC, Kadivi K, Holets HM, Flores JV, Alozie UG, Senat AJB, Azi CI, Jomsky BM, Nnake I, Anderson II J, Obi MO, Ikokwu OD, Adadzi J. Current Strategies and Future Directions in Multiple Myeloma: Disease Overview and Pathophysiology, Conventional Treatments and Emerging Therapies, Challenges and Innovations in Management. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(5):10-26. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(5).02. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/273
  


• Kerna NA, Holets HM, Azi CI, Flores JV, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Ngwu DC, Khan M, DelGiodice MJ, McKee D, Nwokorie U, Saini S, Egli A, Samuel OU, Jomsky BM. The Multisystem Impact of Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE): Systemic Manifestations, Multidisciplinary Management, and Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advances. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(4):291-302. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(4).36. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/271
  


• Kerna, N.A., Ngwu, D.C., McKee, D., Nnake, I., Chawla, S., Holets, H.M., Flores, J.V., Pruitt, K.D., Carsrud, N.D.V., Alozie, U.G., Azi, C.I., Anderson II, J., Jomsky, B.M., Ezewudo, O., Obi, M.O., Hammam, H.S.H., & Adadzi, J. (2024). The Morbid Impact of Environmental Toxins on the Human Nervous System: Central Sleep Apnea Nexus with Organic Solvents, Pesticides, and Heavy Metals. European Journal of Ecology, Biology and Agriculture, 1(3), 213-233. DOI: 10.59324/ejeba.2024.1(3).14. https://ejeba.com/index.php/journal/article/view/42
  


• Kerna, N.A., Carsrud, N.D.V., Roberson, R., Ngwu, D.C., Holets, H.M., Flores, J.V., Pruitt, K.D., Nwokorie, U., McKee, D., Chawla, S., Azi, C.I., Olunlade, F.A., Jomsky, B.M., Egli, A., Anderson II, J., & Ezewudo, O. (2024). The Morbid Impact of Environmental Toxins on the Human Nervous System: Tinnitus Nexus with Organic Solvents, Pesticides, and Heavy Metals. European Journal of Ecology, Biology and Agriculture, 1(3), 185-212. DOI: 10.59324/ejeba.2024.1(3).13. https://ejeba.com/index.php/journal/article/view/41
  


• Kerna, N.A., Holets, H.M., Anderson II, J., Flores, J.V., Pruitt, K.D., McKee, D., Carsrud, N.D.V., Ngwu, D.C., Nnake, I., Chawla, S., Nwokorie, U., Azi, C.I., Jomsky, B.M., Ukachukwu, C.A., Odefemi, O.F., Egli, A., Obi, M.O., & Ikokwu, O.D. (2024). Heavy Metals and Human Health: From Neurological Disorders to Developmental Delays. European Journal of Ecology, Biology and Agriculture, 1(3), 152-184. DOI: 10.59324/ejeba.2024.1(3).12. https://ejeba.com/index.php/journal/article/view/40
  


• Kerna, N.A., Ngwu, D.C., Azi, C.I., Holets, H.M., Flores, J.V., Pruitt, K.D., Carsrud, N.D.V., McKee, D., Nwachukwu, D., Roberson, R., Jomsky, B.M., Humam, A., Ikokwu. O.D., & Obi, M.O. (2024). The Morbid Impact of Environmental Toxins on the Human Nervous System: Dystonia Nexus with Organic Solvents, Pesticides, and Heavy Metals. European Journal of Ecology, Biology and Agriculture, 1(3), 101-114. DOI: 10.59324/ejeba.2024.1(3).08 
  


• Kerna NA, Flores JV, Zhao X, Taha WTM, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Ngwu DC, Holets HM, Azi CI, Jomsky BM, Khan M, Adadzi J, Saini S. Exploring the Comorbidity, Pathophysiology, and Integrated Treatment Strategies of Hypertension and Depression. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(4):14-24. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(4).02. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/116
  


• Kerna, N.A., Ngwu, D.C., Pruitt, K.D., Carsrud, N.D.V., Rodriguez, D., Holets, H.M., Flores, J.V., Chawla, S., Alozie, U.G., Azi, C.I., McKee, D., & Humam, A. (2024). The Morbid Impact of Environmental Toxins on the Human Nervous System: Peripheral Neuropathy Nexus with Organic Solvents, Pesticides, and Heavy Metals. European Journal of Ecology, Biology and Agriculture, 1(3), 53-74. DOI: 10.59324/ejeba.2024.1(3).04. https://ejeba.com/index.php/journal/article/view/27
  


• Kerna, N.A., Flores, J.V., Jeremiah, S.M., Pruitt, K.D., Carsrud, N.D.V., Ngwu, D.C., Holets, H.M., Azi, C.I., Anderson II, J., McKee, D., Nwokorie, U., & Dhumad, R. (2024). Cellular Pathophysiology in Zoonotic Transmission of Orthopoxviruses (OPXVs) from Animal Host to Human. European Journal of Ecology, Biology and Agriculture, 1(3), 30-52. DOI: 10.59324/ejeba.2024.1(3).03. https://ejeba.com/index.php/journal/article/view/26
  


• Kerna NA, Ngwu DC, Akuma OM, Holets HM, Chawla S, Flores JV, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, McKee D, Okpo NC, Jomsky BM, Azi CI. Quercetin: Exploring Its Unique Flavonol Properties, Bioavailability, Safety Profile, and Therapeutic Potential in High-Impact Medical Conditions. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(3):187-98. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(3).23. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/204
  


• Kerna NA, Carsrud NDV, Ngwu DC, Holets HM, Flores JV, Pruitt KD, Chawla S, Chawla VS, Senat AJB, Nwachukwu D, Akuma OM, Azi CI. BOTOX’s Mechanism, Diversity Considerations, and Therapeutic Potential in Cosmetic, Medical, and Dental Practice. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(3):154-65. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(3).19. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/197
  


• Kerna NA, Flores JV, Azi CI, Carsrud NDV, Chawla S, Pruitt KD, Anderson II J, McKee D, Ngwu DC. Exploring the Potential of Stem Cell Therapy and Non-Opioid Anesthesia and Pain Reduction: Reducing the Negative Impact on the Individual and Society. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(3):137-47. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(3).17. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/193
  


• Kerna, N.A., Pruitt, K.D., Carsrud, N.D.V., Kadivi, K., Ngwu, D.C., Holets, H.M., Flores, J.V., Nnake, I., Azi, C.I., Anderson II, J., Olunlade, F.A., & Nwokorie, U. (2024). From Venerable Cultural Practices to Modern Psychological Solutions: Enter Entheogens into Mainstream Medicine. European Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 1(3), 115-129. DOI: 10.59324/ejahss.2024.1(3).10. https://ejahss.com/index.php/journal/article/view/35
  


• Kerna, N.A., Carsrud, N.D.V., Azi, C.I., Jeremiah, S.M., Anderson II, J., Ngwu, D.C., Holets, H.M., Flores, J.V., Pruitt, K.D., Alozie, U.G., Opara, U.S., & Akuma, O.M. (2024). Medical and Societal Implications of Tattoos: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Risks and Removal Challenges. European Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 1(3), 45-59. DOI: 10.59324/ejahss.2024.1(3).04. https://ejahss.com/index.php/journal/article/view/27
  


• Kerna, N.A., Pruitt, KD., Jomsky, B.M., Rodriguez, D., Azi, C.I., Carsrud, N.D.V., Ngwu, D.C., Holets, H.M., Flores, J.V., Chawla, S., Saini, S., Jeremiah, S.M. (2024). Psychological and Sociological Influences Contributing to Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Across Age Groups and Gender. European Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 1(2), 81-93. DOI: 10.59324/ejahss.2024.1(2).08. https://ejahss.com/index.php/journal/article/view/14 
  


• Kerna NA, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Chawla S, Flores JV, Ngwu DC, Pruitt KD, Olaleye KT, Azi CI, Brown SM, Olunlade FA, Saini S. Recognizing, Evaluating, and Prioritizing the Fundamental Factors Influencing the Growing Prevalence of Transgender and Non-Binary Gender Identity in the Pediatric Population. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(2):133-42. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(2).15. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/130
  


• Kerna NA, Carsrud NDV, Zhao X, Holets HM, Chawla S, Flores JV, Ngwu DC, Pruitt KD, Khan M, Roberson R. The Pathophysiology of Scoliosis Across the Spectrum of Human Physiological Systems. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(2):69-81. DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(2).07. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/116
  


• Kerna, N. A., Pruitt, K. D., Carsrud, N. V., Ngwu, D. C., Holets, H. M., Flores, J. V., & Anderson II, J. (2024). Maternal Perinatal-Provoked Psychological Disorders: Adverse Impact on School-Age Children, Neurodevelopment, Education, and Intervention Strategies. European Journal of Contemporary Education and E-Learning, 2(1), 208-222. DOI: 10.59324/ejceel.2024.2(1).17. https://ejceel.com/index.php/journal/article/view/53
  


• Kerna, N. A., Carsrud, N.D V., Ngwu, D. C., Holets, H. M., Flores, J. V., Pruitt, K. D., & Kadivi, K. (2024). Transformative Precision: Investigative Summary of PET/CT-Guided Radiation Therapy Simulation in Comprehensive Cancer Management. European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, 2(1), 623-633. DOI: 10.59324/ejtas.2024.2(1).54. https://ejtas.com/index.php/journal/article/view/666
  


• Kerna NA, Holets HM, Okpo NC, Chawla S, Flores JV, Ngwu DC, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Azi CI, Taha WTM. Harmony in Healing: Exploring the Potentials and Obstacles of Psionic Medicine in Integrative Healthcare. Eur J Med Health Res, 2024;2(1):102-5.  DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2024.2(1).15. https://ejmhr.com/index.php/journal/article/view/95
  


• Flores JV, Kerna NA, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Chawla S, Ngwu DC, Taha WTM, Anderson II J, Afolayan AY, Nnake I. “Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Plant Seeds: Health Benefits, Bioactive Compounds, Applications for Specific Medical Conditions, and Regulatory Challenges”. EC Nutrition 19.1 (2024): 01-17. DOI: 10.31080/ECNU.2024.19.01150. https://ecronicon.net/assets/ecnu/pdf/ECNU-19-01150.pdf
  


• Flores JV, Kerna NA, Akuma OM, Ngwu DC, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Chawla S, Ayeni AA, Azi CI, Okpo NC. “Monkeypox (MPOX): Distinguishing Mechanisms, Epidemiology, Exposure Strata, Diagnosis, Diagnostic Tools, and Adverse Effects on the Brain, Eyes, Heart, Lungs, and Skin”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports 7.1 (2024): 01-13. DOI: 10.31080/ECCMC.2024.07.00870. https://ecronicon.net/assets/eccmc/pdf/ECCMC-07-00870.pdf
  


• Ngwu DC, Kerna NA, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Chawla S, Flores JV, Adadzi J, Okoye UC, Olaleye KT, Jomsky BM. “Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Understanding the Origins and Causes, Consequences, Coping Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Approaches”. EC Psychology and Psychiatry 13.1 (2024): 01-21. DOI: 10.31080/ECPP.2023.13.01134. https://ecronicon.net/assets/ecpp/pdf/ECPP-13-01134.pdf
  


• Ngwu DC, Kerna NA, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Chawla S, Flores JV, Anderson II J, Taha WTM. “Parthenogenesis: A Contemporary Review and Synopsis of the Medical Perspective of “Immaculate” Conceptions”. EC Gynaecology 13.1 (2024): 01-08. DOI: 10.31080/ECGY.2023.13.00939. https://ecronicon.net/assets/ecgy/pdf/ECGY-13-00939.pdf
  
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  Chawla S, Kerna NA, Ngwu DC, Flores JV, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Okpo NC, Osuebi JN. “Desktop Primer Regarding the Etiology, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Pathophysiology, Mechanisms, Management, and Treatment for Long COVID”. EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine 12.7 (2023): 07-30. DOI: 10.31080/ecprm.2023.12.00987
  
• Pruitt KD, Kerna NA, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Chawla S, Ngwu DC, Flores JV, Ani CM, Ayeni AA, Azi CI, Anderson II J. “Investigation and Review of the Development and Application of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy for Cardiovascular and Other Conditions”. EC Cardiology 10.5 (2023): 01-15. DOI: 10.31080/ECCY.2023.10.0093
  

• Chawla S, Kerna NA, Flores JV, Ngwu DC, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Obiako PC, Ayisire OS, Olaleye KT. McKee D. “Environmental Heavy Metals: Adverse Effects on the Human Skeletal System”. EC Orthopaedics 14.8 (2023): 01-17. DOI: 10.31080/ecor.2023.14.01039

• Ngwu DC, Kerna NA, Flores JV, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Chawla S, Olaleye KT, Taha WTM. “Iridology: A Noninvasive Diagnostic Tool for Numerous Human Disorders and Conditions”. EC Ophthalmology 14.8 (2023): 01-12. DOI: 10.31080/ecop.2023.14.00997. DOI: 10.31080/ecop.2023.14.00997

 

• Chawla S, Kerna NA, Ngwu DC, Flores JV, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Okpo NC, Osuebi JN. “Desktop Primer Regarding the Etiology, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Pathophysiology, Mechanisms, Management, and Treatment for Long COVID”. EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine 12.7 (2023): 07-30. DOI: 10.31080/ecprm.2023.12.00987, DOI: 10.31080/ecprm.2023.12.00987

 

• Chawla S, Kerna NA, Akuma OM, Azi CI, Flores JV, Ngwu DC, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM. “The Role of Salus Per Aquam (Spa) Therapy in Specific, Systemic Conditions and Disorders”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports 6.7 (2023): 01-20. DOI: 10.31080/eccmc.2023.6.00804

 

• Ngwu DC, Kerna NA, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Chawla S, Flores JV, Ani CM, Nnake I, Ayisire OS, Obiako PC. “Fluoride’s Effects on the Human Body: Probable Risks and Possible Benefits”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports 6.8 (2023): 01-12. DOI: 10.31080/eccmc.2023.6.00818

 

• Flores JV, Kerna NA, Ngwu DC, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Chawla S, Nwachukwu D. “Bionics and the Total Artificial Heart and Other Organs and Structures”. EC Cardiology 10.5 (2023): 16-32. DOI: 10.31080/eccy.2023.10.00924

 

• Holets HM, Kerna NA, Chawla S, Flores JV, Ngwu DC, Carsrud NDV, Ayisire OS, Obiako PC, Khan M. “Human Health Risks of Exposure to Environmental Per-and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)”. EC Cardiology 10.5 (2023): 01-16. DOI: 10.31080/eccy.2023.10.00931

 

• Ngwu DC, Kerna NA, Pruitt KD, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Chawla S, Flores JV, Afolayan YA. “Determinants, Consequences, Sequelae, Treatment, and Prevention of Preterm or Premature Birth (Preemie): A Desktop Primer”. EC Gynaecology 12.7 (2023): 68-86. DOI: 10.31080/ecgy.2023.12.00875

 

• Pruitt KD, Kerna NA, Carsrud NDV, Holets HM, Chawla S, Flores JV, Ngwu DC, Nnake I, Okeye UC, Azi CI, Olaleye KT, Nwachukwu D. “Artificial Intelligence: Applications and Effectiveness in the Healthcare Delivery System”. EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports 6.7 (2023): 01-22. DOI: 10.31080/eccmc.2023.6.00774

 

• Carsrud NDV, Kerna NA, Holets HM, Chawla S, Flores JV, Ngwu DC, Pruitt KD, Ani CM, Azi CI. “RNA Vaccines and Prevalence of Heart Disorders”. EC Cardiology 10.4 (2023): 01-15. DOI: 10.31080/eccy.2023.10.00923.

 

• 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