DOWNS SYNDROME
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This 7 page paper gives an overview of Downs Syndrome, prevailing myths, possible causes of the syndrome, current research, and prevention. Annotated Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MBdowns.rtf

Drug therapies in asthma management
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A paper which looks at the management of asthma using drug therapies, specifically corticosteroids and b2-agonists, and comments on the increasing interest in making use of environmental management and complementary medicine in the treatment of the condition. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JLasth.rtf

Duodenal Ulcer And Gastric Cancer
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A 9 page paper that explains what these two conditions are, the suspected causes, such as the H pylori bacterium, symptoms, diagnostic processes, treatment programs and prognosis. The writer comments on the similarities in terms of symptoms and diagnostic approaches. The writer also comments briefly on alternative treatment procedures. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGdulgcc.RTF

Dyslexia: An Overview
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An 8 page paper which provides an overview of the condition of dyslexia. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAdyslxa.rtf

Early Feeding After Colon Rectal Surgery
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A 16 page paper. Historically, it has been believed that early oral feeding following colon rectal surgery is not possible. Instead, the traditional protocol is to withhold oral feeding until the resolution of ileus. These beliefs are based on practices that are more than 100 years old. Science has come a long way since then. This essay reviews five separate journal articles that report outcomes and results of early feeding protocols, including one that presented a review of the literature. In each case, early feeding was consistently shown to be safe and beneficial. The writer also comments on the implementation of postoperative early feeding. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGfdhsp.rtf

Eating Disorders – Causes
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A 4 page paper. Eating disorders are complex with no single cause. Research has identified a number of factors that can influence the development of an eating disorder. These factors are categorized as: psychological, interpersonal, socio-cultural and biological. Each of these categories are discussed in this essay. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGeatds.rtf

Eating Disorders and Teenage Girls -- The Role of the Media
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This 5 page report discusses eating disorders and the role played by the media in their development. Some of the modern world’s most pervasive images are those of what it means to be beautiful. Television, print media, movies, in fact, anything to do with modern popular culture shows that beauty equates with thinness -- primarily for women. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWeatdis.wps

Ebola
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This 5 page paper discusses the implications of Ebola, a viral hemorrhagic fever that is one of the deadliest of all known infectious diseases. The writer addresses its definition, causes, symptoms, treatment and current research. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Ebolafev.wps

Ebola Hemorrhagic Virus
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A 10 page overview of Ebola, its history and its manifestations. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: Ebolavir.wps

Ebola: The Novel and the Disease
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This 10 page paper analyzes the book Ebola by William Close. Close was in Zaire during the first outbreak of the disease. The novel represents a true life event and is evaluated in terms of characterization but non-fictional elements are discussed as well. Actual information about Ebola is presented. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA146Ebo.rtf

Educating a 13-Year Old in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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This 5 page paper discusses how a 13-year old girl could learn to manage her IBS, and what others can do to help her. It also describes the disease and treatment options. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVeduibs.rtf

Educating Parents To Manage Child Eczema
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A 22 page paper. Research regarding eczema is reported, including appropriate statistical data, the explosive increase in cases over three decades, symptoms, diagnosis, causes and discussions, including impact on quality of life. Another section reports and discusses research and expert discussions about the management of atopic eczema. Management is a multi-faceted approach that involves daily as well as acute flare-ups management. researchers consistently state there are few empirically-valid studies regarding the management of the condition and even fewer studies that focus on parent education in managing their child's eczema. Paper includes statistical Data. An Appendix lists and outline of sources in Table format. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: PGeczm9.rtf

Education in Emergency Nurse Triage
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A 20 page paper discussing the concept of triage and the education of triage nurses in emergency departments. Triage is the process and practice of categorizing emergency room patients according to physical need to be seen by a physician. Triage categorizes patients according to physical need so that those who need to be seen first are, those who can wait do. The state of triage education is such that triage nurses may be greatly experienced and well trained, or they may be barely conversant in the concept. Efforts are underway to ensure that nurses performing triage duty are qualified and experienced. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: KSnursTriage.rtf

EECP Development Plan
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A 4 page paper providing a developmental plan, resource requirements and organizational structure for a new Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) treatment center at Coney Island Hospital. EECP qualifies as what Harvard’s Clayton Christensen terms a “disruptive technology,” a simpler approach to treating coronary heart disease in a far more cost effective manner than either open heart surgery or angioplasty. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSnursEECPdevPln.rtf

Effect of Syringe Size on Bruising: A Research Article Review
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of a research article on the effect of syringe size on bruising. This review of the article outlines the scientific merit and validity of the findings in this study, the assessment of a need for change, and a cost-benefit analysis of the process of change relative to the findings in the research study. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHArtRe6.rtf

Effects of Cigarette Smoking on Lung Tissue
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A 5 page discussion of the histological impacts of smoking. The author describes the breakdown of cellular membranes and the disruption that occurs in normal cell division as a result of smoking. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPlungTs.rtf

Effects of Cocaine Use on the Brain: Regions of the Brain, Neurotransmitters, Long and Short Term Effects
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This is a 6 page paper discussing the effects of cocaine use on the brain. Abstract included. Cocaine has been found to be one of the most popular and easily available addictive drugs in today’s population. The popularity of cocaine is not only in its increased availability and decreased price over the past few decades but also because of its addictive qualities. The addictive nature of cocaine is based on the neurotransmitter dopamine which is responsible for the emotional feeling of a “high” from cocaine use. Cocaine inhibits the reuptake mechanism for dopamine concentrations in the synaptic cleft on specific neurotransmitters and the resulting higher concentration leads to an increased emotional response. Short and long terms effects of cocaine use have been shown to include brain hemorrhages, seizures, hypertension, high blood pressure, tachycardia, developmental problems in “crack babies” and in some cases death. While these severe effects are due to cocaine use, other severe effects can also result from cocaine withdrawal. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJEfCoc1.rtf

Effects of High Heels on Women's Backs
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This 5 page research paper examines the negative impact of high-heel shoes on women's backs and offers suggestions to alleviate such pain. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Heelback.rtf

Effects Of Hypothyroidism
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3 pages in length. Hypothyroidism - a medical condition whereby an underactive thyroid does not produce an adequate amount of hormone for the body to function normally - has many offshoot consequences above and beyond the physical issues that can manifest from the condition; because of lacking the hormone thyroxin, the body's energy level suffers as does its metabolism, so lethargy and weight gain are two side effects that can impact a person's self-esteem. This is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, however, inasmuch as a number of other undesirable physical problems develop that also influence how an individual feels about herself, not the least of which includes dry, coarse hair; rough, dry skin; thinning hair; constipation; depression; loss of memory; irritability and decreased sex drive. Any one of these symptoms may not cause a person to think poorly of herself but when experienced in tandem can create an unfavorable image all due to an improperly working thyroid gland. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCHypothyr.rtf

Effects of Second Hand Smoke
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This 5 page paper takes as its hypothesis the idea that second hand smoke increases the risk of physical illness in those exposed to it. It discusses reports that support this hypothesis, but also explains the research process used to obtain the findings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HV2ndHnd.rtf

Elizabeth Fenn's Pox Americana
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This 5 page paper examines the book in the context of a hypothetical example provided by a student. In a letter addressed to the Commissioner of New York State's Health Department, a student relays how the book may be used to initiate unique public service announcements. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA411pox.rtf

Emergency Medical Services Communication Barriers to Access for Prostitutes, Transsexuals and the Homeless Population
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This is a 6 page paper with added tutorial language discussing the emergency medical services communication barriers which exist in the special populations of prostitutes, transsexuals and homeless populations. Although various emergency and health care services are offered in Toronto and the province of Ontario, the populations of homeless people, prostitutes and transsexuals are reluctant to use these services. All three of these populations have reported harassment, and “treat ‘em and street ‘em” minimal services from emergency health care services. This adds to the reluctance to contact these services in addition to the fear of contacting official agencies because of the legal implications. Incidence of drug and alcohol abuse and underage prostitution in addition to the high degree of violence associated with prostitution lead to an obvious initial degree of reluctance to contact authorities in regards to emergency assistance. Unfortunately, these populations have a higher need of emergency services than most due to the increase risk of substance abuse, exposure to disease and in the case of transsexuals, complications due to the administration of hormones. Despite the findings from most studies, initial examination of services offered in homeless shelters in the Toronto area show that these first contact agencies do not include access to emergency and health care services. In order to improve communication to these populations first contact should perhaps be instigated through these initial services. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TJEMSba1.rtf

Emergency Medical Services: A Critical Link in the "Chain of Survival"
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An 8 page discussion of the importance of emergency medical services in saving lives. Contends that emergency medical services are the first line of defense against death. Emphasizes the importance of these services in all types of medical emergencies but stresses cardiac arrest as a particularly critical need for emergency services. Concludes that the key to decreasing mortality, however, is not just the presence of an emergency medical team or medical facility but a combination of a medically aware and conscientious public, adequate emergency equipment and facilities, and adequately trained emergency medical staff. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPmedEmr.wps

Emerging And Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases
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A 12 page paper that begins with an explanation of infectious diseases. Beginning fifty years ago, the medical profession believed that infectious diseases were under control and in fact, believed that many had been eliminated entirely. That turned out to be a naïve assumption. Over the past two decades, we have seen both "emerging" and "re-emerging" infectious diseases become a major health problem in many geographic regions. This paper identifies some of the emerging diseases and some of the re-emerging diseases and discusses the factors involved in their appearance. The writer comments on bioterrorism but points to other reasons as being far more significant in both emerging infectious diseases and re-emerging diseases. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGinfct.rtf

EMPHYSEMA
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This 3 page paper gives a scholarly overview of the disease, emphysema, with an emphasis on clinical research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBempyh.rtf

Emphysema
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This 12 page paper provides a comprehensive overview of emphysema, one of the two primary chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/chronic obstructive lung diseases (COLD). This paper offers an beginning introduction to how the lung functions, focusing on how emphysema affects the functioning. Other topics include: incidence of the disease; symptoms; diagnosis; treatment and prognosis. Bibliography lists 7 sources. tf
Filename: PGemphys.r

Enalapril and Heart Failure
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An 8 page overview of the use of ACE inhibitors to treat hypertension. This paper demonstrates that while Enalapril is a useful drug in the treatment of this condition, it is a drug that can only be administered under very precise criteria and with a consideration of several relevant facts. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPenalpr.rtf

End Stage Renal Failure: Hemodialysis And The Elderly
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15 pages in length. The writer describes the procedure of hemodialysis and then discusses the biological and sociological impacts that end stage renal failure and this procedure have upon the elderly. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: TLCrenal.wps

End-of-Life Decision Making for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
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Forbes, Bern-Klug and Gessert (2000), in their article End-of-Life Decision Making for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia, relate the problem of family decision making and the focus on nursing home care for individuals with dementia. This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue presented and relates it to the current literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHDemen3.rtf

Entamoeba histolytica: Description, History, and Etiology of an Organism Associated with Infectious Diarrhea and Dysentery
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A 5 page overview of this single-celled eukaryote, a common parasite among all classes of vertebrates, several invertebrates, and quite possibly a variety of unicellular organisms. This paper provides a morphological description of the organism, an overview of its life history, and a review of its impacts to humans and the treatment methodologies which are employed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPdysent.rtf

Environmental Health Care
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An 11 page paper. It has long been known there is a link between environmental conditions and health. In fact, environmental conditions were first linked to disease in the late 1700s. Although this correlation is known, health care professionals receive very little training about it. The writer reports a survey of pediatricians, for example, 80 percent of whom do not feel comfortable even taking an environmental health history. Other research is also reported. The structure of the American health system is discussed as is the sociopolitical relationship between and among government, politics and health care. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGenvhlt.rtf

Enzymatic Polymorphism: Impacts to Drug Absorption and Toxicity
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An 8 page discussion of enzymatic polymorphism as it relates to drug absorption and toxicity. The author emphasizes the prevalence of polymorphism and the impact it can have on patient treatment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPmedEnz.rtf

EPA'S Response To Anthrax Attack
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A 27 page paper. Anthrax-laced letters were discovered only weeks after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. An attack involving anthrax spores being transmitted through the mail had never occurred to anyone but here it was. The U.S. Congress asked the Environmental Protection Agency to take control of the testing and decontamination of infected buildings. The EPA was basically operating in the dark; there were no protocols for such a situation. This paper discusses the extensiveness of the situation, the EPA's role in the projects, the criticism levied against the EPA and the final determination that this agency was successful in the cleanup. The writer also comments on the containment of anthrax to a very small number of infected persons. Experts report the numbers could have been much higher if the antibiotics had not been prescribed as a precautionary measure against the disease. The writer explains what anthrax is, where it is usually found, the elimination of the disease in the U.S., which chemicals were used and the processes used to decontaminate the many buildings and areas infected. Data are included. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
Filename: PGganthrx.rtf

Ephedra and Heat Stroke: A Research Proposal
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This 16 page paper provides an overview of a research proposal on the use of ephedra and the issue of heat stroke. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHEphedr.rtf

Epidemics and Civilization
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This 3 page paper examines the cause and effects of epidemics. The Plague as well as AIDS are diseases discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA811civ.rtf

Epidemiology & STDs
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An 8 page research paper that defines and discusses the impact and relationship of epidemiology to healthcare interventions and policies pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This overview of epidemiology looks specifically at the uses and applications of epidemiological analyses and data as it pertains to the management STDs. This information addresses how hospitals and community-based healthcare address the decision-making processes for allocation of limited healthcare resources and also the role and use of epidemiological data as this information relates to the evolution, definition and refinement of disease management programs that address STDs. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: khepistd.rtf

Epidemiology And Infectious Disease Prevention: West Nile Virus
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3 pages in length. The current state of America's economy has triggered an expansive and detrimental backlash in so many industries that it is overwhelming to contemplate the extent to which this economic downturn has trickled into areas many people would never consider. The frequency with which delinquent homeowners are abandoning their houses has become a tremendous public health issue due to swimming pools left unattended and untreated whereby the water festers and attracts virus-carrying mosquitoes. According to Goodman et al (2009), the prevalence of this particular hazard has spiked the number of West Nile virus cases. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCepidis.rtf

Epidemiology Journal Entries
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A 24 page paper that offers journal entries that react to a book on epidemiology. No bibliography is offered.
Filename: khepije.rtf

Epidemiology of Obesity
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An 8 page research paper that offers an extensive literature review of epidemiological studies regarding the epidemic of obesity. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: khepifat.rtf

Epidemiology Questions
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This 6 page paper answers some questions set by the student for an epidemiology class. The questions look at the difference between incidence and prevalence; calculates mortality and incidence rates and ratios and considers some potential faults with study methodologies. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEepidqus.rtf

Epilepsy
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5 pages in length. The telltale signs are unmistakable: The eyes grow wide and bulging, the limbs tense and turn rigid, and soon after, the body begins a series of uncontrollable muscular convulsions for anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes. Epileptic seizures and their causes are a frustrating condition in the field of human medicine. In non-technical terms, epilepsy is a short circuit in the brain. In technical terms, it is a series of misfires of the neurosynaptic function that ultimately sends confused signals to the body, thus creating the uncontrolled fits. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Two graphs included.
Filename: TLCeplsy.rtf

Epilepsy (An Overview)
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of this dangerous condition. Attention is paid to etiology, as well as symptoms and descriptions of the various types of seizures that epileptics may encounter. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA240epi.rtf

Epilepsy: Theories, Cause, Diagnosis, Treatment And Social Concerns
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5 pages in length. To witness someone in the midst of an epileptic seizure is to understand how truly helpless one can be to help another in need. The extent to which epilepsy places tremendous vulnerability upon the victim and bystanders alike is both grand and far-reaching; that guiding a person through a seizure is as nonspecific as the reason why the disorder exists in the first place speaks to many questions that remain unanswered about this perplexing disorder. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCEpilepsy.rtf

Escherichia Coli - O157:H7
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A 9 page paper discussing causes, incidence, treatment and prevention of infection caused by E. coli O157:H7. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Ecoli.doc

Escherischia coli
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A 5 page paper discussing the biology and effects of E. coli. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Ecoli.wps