Virginia Via Research Day Book 2026

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09 THE EFFECTS OF VITAMIN D ₃ SUPPLEMENTATION WITH OR WITHOUT MAGNESIUM AND ZINC ON DEPRESSION IN ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Moin Bhuiyan; Micah Blankenship; Randy Mullins, PharmD; M. Faisal Hossain, PhD Corresponding authors: moin.bhuiyan@students.acp.edu, micah.blankenship@students.acp.edu

Appalachian College of Pharmacy, Oakwood, Virginia

Results: This study is still in progress, and results are not complete. Early review of studies suggests that stapled and hand-sewn anastomoses have comparable postoperative results for major outcomes, with some variations reported in operative efficiency, bowel recovery, and cost. Full data synthesis is ongoing. Conclusion: This review aims to determine whether meaningful differences exist between stapled and hand-sewn anastomoses across clinically relevant postoperative outcomes. Synthesizing these outcomes may help guide surgeons toward more evidence based technique selection. Final conclusions will clarify whether one method demonstrates consistent advantages.

Objective/Hypothesis: To compare postoperative outcomes, including anastomotic leak rate, stricture formation, operative time, postoperative ileus, minor complications, and financial burden between stapled and hand-sewn bowel anastomoses. Methods: A structured literature review was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane Library, and major surgical journals. Search terms included "Stapled anastomosis", "hand-sewn anastomosis", "postoperative outcomes", and "cost". Included articles were studies done between 2010-2025. The variables included leak rate, strictures, Clavien-Din-do complications, operative time, postoperative ileus, recovery time, and financial data. Data extraction is still ongoing.

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