Canine Oral Spirochetes
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A 12 page overview of canine oral spirochetes, concentrating on Treponema denticola, Treponemapectinovorum, and Treponema maltophilum. Notes that although oral microflora cannot be held solely responsible for the presence or absence of periodontal disease and associated conditions, thesemicroflora do manifest differently in healthy verses diseased tissue. This observation is true both in the species which are present and in what concentrations they are present. Suggests laboratory methodologyfor qualifying and quantifying their presence, as well as linking thatpresence to periodontal disease. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PPspiroc.wps

Cardiac Action Potential
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A 9 page discussion of the importance of cardiac action potential. The author describes the physiological function of cardiac action potential and emphasizes that it can be impacted by a number of factors such as individual genetics, drugs, and conditions such as diabetes. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPcrdAct.rtf

Cardiac Emergencies: The Importance of a Medically Aware Public, Appropriately Trained Transport and Medical Staff, and Appropriate Equipment
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A 5 page overview of cardiac emergencies and the resources they require. The author contends that cardiac emergencies not only necessitate immediate action on the part of emergency health care personnel but also a conscientious public, adequate emergency equipment and facilities, and appropriately trained transport personnel. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcardEm.rtf

Cardiomyopathy
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A 6 page overview of this form of heart disease. The author delineates three types of cardiomyopathy, describing the causes, impacts, and treatments of each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPhrtCardiomyopathy.rtf

Cardiovascular Disease
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A 21 page paper discussing the causes of cardiovascular disease and some of the preventive measures that individuals can take for themselves. Not all risk factors - age, sex, heredity - can be prevented, but many others are under individuals' control. The bottom line in prevention of cardiovascular disease is to live by the guidelines of common sense. The human body was not made to survive on junk food, but it thrives with many fruits, vegetables and fiber. Some studies have found that increased fiber, while not directly affecting the cardiovascular system, can nonetheless have a positive effect by tying up some of the cholesterol that otherwise would be floating free in the bloodstream, ready to attach itself to arterial walls. The old adage of "everything in moderation" is particularly applicable to prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KScardioDisease.wps

Cardiovascular Disease
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24 pages in length. As a significant number of Americans reach elderly status, the incidence of cardiovascular disease increases correspondingly. That myriad genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors contribute to this oft-fatal malady is indicative of a limited – yet effective – capacity of preventive measures one can take against succumbing to cardiovascular disease. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
Filename: TLC_CVD.rtf

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Among African Americans
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This 25 page paper provides an overview of the current literature regarding CVD in African American patients. Bibliography lists 20 sources
Filename: MHVAAfAmPROJ.rtf

Cardiovascular Disease / Hypertension
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This 8 page paper considers the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in general as well as a focus particularly on the disease of hypertension and common indicators including diet and obesity. This paper also discusses the prevalence of hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases in elderly populations. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Hearth.doc

Cardiovascular Reactivity and Stress
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A 6 page review of the relationship between various physiologic and environmental stressors and heart disease. The author defines stress, stressor and describes the various parameters used to assess cardiovascular reactivity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPhrtRe2.rtf

Carotid Artery Disease
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A 10 page research paper that investigates the anatomy and physiology of carotid artery disease. The literature review examines briefly the physiology of this disease, and also discusses not only the most prominent surgical procedures used as interventions in the treatment of this disease, but also various factors that contribute to its progression. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: khcarart.wps

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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A 5 page review of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. More technically known as "entrapment neuropathy", this condition can result in significant pain and lost days from work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPcarpal.rtf

Cataract Surgery
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A 12 page survey of today's cataract surgery and the health promotion opportunity it presents. This is one of the oldest surgical repairs and one that formerly required a good deal of recuperation time. Advances in technique have served not only to make the surgery less expensive than it could be, they also have improved the surgery to carry far less risk than in the past. The same types of advances have not been made on large scale in post-operative followup and patient education. Turning attention on these factors now could represent a natural evolution of the full range of implications of the surgery. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KScataractS.wps

Cataract Surgery: A Description of the History, Surgical Techniques, and Postoperative Concerns
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An 11 page discussion of the evolution and contemporary state of cataract surgery. Describes the procedure in detail, distinguishing between extracapsular surgery and phacoemulsification. Reviews the potential complications of the procedure and emphasizes the importance of rigid postoperative care which is inclusive of a tightly regulated regime of medicated eyedrops. Provides statistics on the number of procedures conducted yearly and of the successes and failures. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPcatrct.wps

Causes of Cancer
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This 5 page paper looks at possible causes of cancer. Cancer is discussed in a general sense. Certain cancers are noted specifically such as skin cancer, childhood cancers and breast cancer. Cancer clusters, power lines, and cell phones are all included as topics in light of new research. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA117C.rtf

Celiac Sprue
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A 3 page paper which examines the condition of celiac sprue. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAsprue.rtf

Cerebral Palsy
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A 6 page paper that provides an overview of cerebral palsy including: etiology, incidence, causes, treatment and prognosis. Emphasizes physical therapy as a treatment program. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: CP.wps

Cerebral Palsy
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An 8 page review of cerebral palsy. This paper explores the causes, impacts, and treatments. Bilbiography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPcerebralPalsy.rtf

Cervical Disk Disease
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A 5 page paper discussing dysfunction of the disks of the C2 – C7 vertebrae. There is much attention given to the topic of lower back pain in the popular press, but much less energy devoted to the degenerative effects of disk disease at the other extreme of the spine, an issue with which many people live daily. The purpose here is to provide an overview of the disease and some of the treatments available for it. The paper discusses herniation, degenerative disk disease and to a lesser extent internal disk disruption. It includes a discussion of both surgical and nonsurgical treatment. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KScervDiskDis.rtf

CESAREAN SECTION RATES: AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
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This 7 page paper discuses the prevalence of unnecessary cesarean sections performed in the United States, in particular, Florida. Reasons for these high rates are exampled and evidenced. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: MBcsectn.rtf

Chest Pain and Coexisting Conditions: Steps for a Medical Evaluation
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A 7 page overview of the steps that might be taken when evaluating an elderly patient complaining of chest pain and who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), smoking and pneumonia. The author emphasizes the importance of a thorough evaluation and provides eight questions to help determine the reason for the pain. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPmedEvl.rtf

Chicken Pox And Measles: Compare/Contrast
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5 pages in length. One of the greatest common denominators between chicken pox and measles is that virtually every child will have experienced the discomfort of both diseases before reaching puberty. These two highly contagious conditions are perfect for the hotbed of germs found at schools, parks and anywhere else that children congregate; as such, they continue to circulate freely wherever the opportunity presents itself. There are, however, some significant differences between the communicable diseases, not the least of which includes one having a greater fatality rate than the other. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCChknpxMeas.rtf

Chicken Pox Epidemiology
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A 10 page, technical examination of the clinical manifestations, Epidemiology, and health impact, of Varicella, commonly referred to as "Chicken Pox." Report is extremely well-detailed and includes primary research as well as a bibliography listing approximately 10 sources.
Filename: Chickpox.wps

Childhood Asthma -- The Disease Process and Planning and Intervention
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This 10 page report discusses asthma in terms of its impact on the human body as well as its impact on the patient and their family. Asthma has the potential to be a terrifying experience for children and their families. When a young child has this chronic disease, a parent understands that it will not necessarily kill their child, only that it could kill him or her. As a result, most parents with asthmatic children face the challenge of providing their child with a “normal” life while remaining vigilant to the causes, symptoms, and circumstances that may prove an asthmatic episode. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWasthma.wps

Childhood Depression and Suicide: The Appropriate Role of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) in Treatment
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A 10 page discussion of depression and suicidal tendencies among children. While the suicide rate has actually declined since the introduction of SSRIs, there is a growing concern that these drugs many contribute to suicidal thoughts and behavior among some children. Is it possible that the declining suicide rate is not a reflection of SSRI usage but of some other factor? This paper explores the validity of the concerns over SSRIs. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPchdSui.rtf

Childhood Obesity/Focus on Kaneohe, HI
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A 5 page research paper that addresses the problem of childhood obesity, which focuses on also on what is being done locally in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The writer discusses the health and psychological impact of obesity, as well as reviews successful interventions before making recommendations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khcoinhi.rtf

Children in Poverty.
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(10pp) Supposedly during the Regan years, a story circulated that Regan told on himself. "We declared war on poverty", the President said. "And poverty won!" A funny story perhaps, if it wasn't so true. Politicians will tell us that due to a strong economy, we are doing just fine. The statistics label that "wishful thinking," as we recognize that child poverty is at a thirty year high. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BBchdpov.doc

Children with Cochlear Implants and Learning
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This 5 page report discusses the learning processes and variability factors associated with children who have cochlear implants. Children with the implants now have a far greater range of possibilities available to them but training and a focused education program are still key components in the communication and learning process for such children. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWcochlr.rtf

Children with Neurodegenerative Life-Threatening Illnesses
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A 3 page paper which discusses the article “Trajectory of Certain Death at an Unknown Time: Children with Neurodegenerative Life-Threatening Illnesses” by Rose G. Steel. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAdegch.rtf

Chiropractic Care Of Pediatric Asthma
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It has been contended and debated that chiropractic services are of benefit to children suffering from asthma. This 7 page paper explores the relationship between pediatric asthma and chiropractic treatment. Endnotes include a total of 12 sources.
Filename: KTchiroas.wps

Chlamydia: An Imminent Threat to Philadelphia Teens
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A 7 page outline of the description and effects of Chlamydia, a bacteria which can have severe consequences for Philadelphia teens and indeed for individuals around the world, claiming four million victims in 2000 alone. Teens in particular are extremely susceptible to this potentially catastrophic organism. Philadelphia teens in particular exhibit a number of behavioral patterns which make them extremely susceptible to this sexually transmitted organism. Indeed, statistics for fifteen to nineteen year olds from around the nation rank Philadelphia third in the nation (outranked by Richmond Virginia and St. Louis Missouri) in the number of chlamydia cases which exist there. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPchlamy.wps

Chlamydia: Assessment and Intervention
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A 9 page overview of the sexually transmitted disease. The author emphasizes effectively preventing the spread of disease and treating those that have become infected with it requires a multifaceted approach involving not only a consideration of medical but also sociological factors. Some statistics from the UK are cited. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: PPchlam4.rtf

Cholesterol
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7 pages in length. Cholesterol, a "soft, waxy substance" (Cholesterol) present in the bloodstream and body cell fats, is not the evil component of bad health to the extent that many believe when kept under control. Indeed, the body's inherent need for cholesterol makes it a critical factor in ongoing health and wellbeing; however, it is when this sticky composition begins to line arterial walls and restricts blood circulation that it transforms into a life-threatening entity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCCholest.rtf

Cholesterol and Efforts to Reduce Serum Cholesterol
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of cholesterol and the efforts to reduce serum cholesterol. Current research reflects a number of different functions and properties of cholesterol in the human body. This research study outlines the value in understanding the properties and functions of cholesterol.
Filename: MHChole33.rtf

Cholesterol: A Role in Heart Disease?
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A 7 page description of cholesterol and its presumed role in heart disease. This paper describes cholesterol at a molecular level and reviews its biological function. Some of the conflicting data regarding cholesterol's role in heart disease is reviewed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPchole2.rtf

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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This 4 page paper discusses some of the causes, symptoms/diagnoses and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVRECOPD.rtf

Chronic Pain: A Concept Analysis
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A 15 page research paper that examines the professional nursing literature pertaining to the definition and treatment of chronic pain. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: khchpn.wps

Chronic, Acute and Infectious Disease Tables
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A 7 page paper presenting two tables listing various diseases. The first table includes cancer, diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis; the second contains infectious diseases such as influenza, Chlamydia, Hordeolum, HIV/AIDS and strep throat. Each table provides information about the diseases including risk factors and treatment. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: KSmedDisTab.rtf

Cleaning Instruments Before Sterilization
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of what occurs during the cleaning of instruments. This paper offers some information about sterilization and preventing cross contamination. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: MHCrossC.rtf

Cleft Palate
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This 8 page paper explores cleft palate, its symptoms and treatment options, and the role of the speech-language therapist in that treatment. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: HVClfPal.rtf

Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip: Considerations in Dental Hygiene
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A 4 page review of the many concerns presented by cleft lips and cleft palates. The author defines these conditions and the type of care they necessitate. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcleftL.rtf

Client Diagnosis and Treatment: A Case Study
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of a client case study for an individual suffering from alcholism. This paper shows the client diagnostic process and the treatment protocols. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHAlCaS3.rtf

Clinical Pathways
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A 55 page research paper that examines the use of clinical pathways in US hospitals and healthcare institutions. Clinical pathways are formulated so that they map-out the course of a medical or surgical intervention, and the expected outcome. By standardizing care, hospitals streamline their operations and make the most efficient use of both their available resources and their personnel, thereby, increasing the quality of service while simultaneously decreasing costs. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khclways.wps

Closed fracture: physiological changes in the first 24 hours after injury
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A paper which considers the physiological changes which occur at the fracture site in a closed fracture of the lower limb in the first 24 hours after injury and the way that these relate to subsequent healing processes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLfracture.rtf

Clozapine: Physiological Function, Therapeutic Effect, and Comparison With Other Drugs
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A 7 page overview of the drug Clozapine and older anxiolytic drugs used to treat conditions such as schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease. The author emphasizes that there are definite advantages to drugs such as Clozapine when compared to older anxiolytic drugs. There are concerns as well, however. To be most effective and safe, Clozapine must be prescribed only in carefully defined conditions and circumstances. It is a drug for which the patient requires weekly monitoring as well in order to prevent potentially fatal complications. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPclozap.rtf

Coffee Consumption and the Reduction of Risk for Symptomatic Gallstone Disease: Correlation and Causality
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A 5 page review of an article published in the June 9, 1999 edition of the Journal of American Medical Association. This article reports on research which demonstrates a correlation between the consumption of coffee and the reduction of risk for symptomatic gallstone disease in men. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPgallston.rtf