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Papers On Disease, Treatment, & Epidemiology
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Monocytes, Macrophages, Interleukin And STAT
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15 pages in length. The writer goes into considerable detail describing the role each of these elements plays in the human body. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: TLCMonoMacro.rtf
MONOGRAPH: FORMATIVE DYNAMICS, THE PELVIC GIRDLE
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This 5-page paper provides an examination of Bruce Franke's 2003 paper detailing treatment of pelvic girdle dysfunction and resulting low back pain.
Filename: MTfranmono.rtf
Motivation For The Development Of 19th Century Medicine
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5 pages in length. The history of western medicine has provided for a more conventionally prescribed remedy to combat illness and disease, choosing more invasive surgical procedures and pharmaceutical drugs as its primary treatment options. With the discovery of such lifesaving drugs as penicillin, western medicine has long been the forerunner throughout the medical community. Indeed, the beneficial attributes in relation to such discoveries earned western medicine a stalwart reputation. The writer discusses that in light of this western influence, it might surprise some to learn that animal domestication was what ultimately brought about the development of 19th century medicine. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCplagu.wps
Motor Skills Development: Neuronal Function and the Impact of Cerebral Palsy
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A 7 page overview of neuronal function in relation to motor skills. Delineates the impact of cerebral palsy on motor skill development. Concludes that the exact causes of cerebral palsy are not known. What is known, however, is that the condition is characterized by impeded neuronal function and that this impedance translates to poor motor skill development. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPmtrSkl.wps
MRSA in the UK
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This 7 page paper looks at the incidence of Methecillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the UK, the mortality and morbidity rates. The paper includes three tables with a breakdown of figures by region. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEMRSA01.rtf
MRSA Infection
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A 24 page literature review that examines the problem of MRSA infection. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been generally considered in the past to be a hospital-acquired (HA) pathogen; however, community-associated (CA) MRSA infections are increasing. The effects of these S. aureus infections can range from the inconvenient to the devastating. History, epidemiology, treatment and prevention are discussed. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
Filename: khmrsa2.rtf
Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)
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A 4 page description of the physiological and ethical complexities of MODS. The author outlines suspected causes and impacts and addresses the question of how to treat this potentially fatal condition. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPorganD.rtf
Multiple Sclerosis
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A 5 page paper. It is estimated that 400,000 Americans have multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that destroys the myelin around the nerves. In short, messages do not get from the brain to other parts of the body, causing the patient to experience any of a plethora of symptoms, sometimes at a debilitating level. This paper explains what MS is, the four types of MS, the symptoms and who it strikes most. The writer then reports two studies about treatment approaches and one study that investigated if the myelin could regenerate on its own. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PRms3.rtf
Multiple Sclerosis # 2
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A 5 page paper that discusses the origins of the disease, the physiological effects, treatment options and physical therapy for the symptoms of MS. This paper supports the theory that physical therapy benefits the sufferers of MS by promoting increased mobility and physical stamina. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Ms.wps
Multiple Sclerosis # 3
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A 5 page exploratory paper about this crippling disease. Topics covered include: incidnce, symptoms, etiology, prognosis, and treatment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MS2.wps
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS – SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS AND LIFE SPAN
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This 5-page paper examines the disease of multiple sclerosis, the symptoms, treatment options and other factors. Bibliograpy lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTmultiscle.rtf
Munchausen by Proxy: Nursing Interventions
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A 5 page overview of the diagnosis and intervention required to detect and alleviate cases of abuse involving the fabrication of a non-existent illness or injury in another for the purposes of gaining attention and sympathy for the victim’s caretaker. This paper provides a concise definition of Munchausen by Proxy and descriptions of activities and characteristics which might reveal a crime is occurring and the perpetrator of that crime. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPmuncha.rtf
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
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A 3 page research paper that discusses this mental disorder. Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy (MSP) is when a parent, usually the mother, fabricates symptoms in a child thereby subjecting the child to unnecessary medical tests and/or surgical procedures. The primary motivation in MSP appears to be both an intense need by the parent to have attention from professions but also to manipulate people who are perceived as powerful. The Hoyt MSP case is given as an example. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khmsp.rtf
Music Therapy
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A 6 page research paper that defines and discusses what music therapy is, how it is used, and who uses it. The writer discusses how music is acknowledged through the health care industry as a valuable therapeutic tool. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khmusthe.rtf
My Own Country: A Doctor’s Story by Abraham Verghese
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A 5 page review of My Own Country: A Doctor’s Story by Abraham Verghese. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAvergd.rtf
Myocardial Infarction
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack. This paper provides an overview of the subject and considers the implications for treatment. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHMyocar.rtf
Myocardial Infarction and Emergency Diagnosis and Intervention
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A 5 page overview of the importance of emergency medical services in diagnosing and addressing heart attacks. Presents the case of a fifty-one year old patient who has admitted to an emergency room complaining of chest pain. Reviews the patient’s vital signs and uses these signs to conclude that an acute myocardial infarction is in progress. Outlines the diagnostic and treatment strategy which will likely be employed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPhrtCas.rtf
NAIL BITING: A LITERATURE REVIEW
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This 3 page paper reviews literature pertinent to the study of the disorder of nail biting. Quotes cited from texts. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: MBnail.rtf
Nanotechnology and Its' Use in the Human Body; It is Desirable or Ethical?
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Nanotechnology offers miniaturization of information systems and computing at the atomic level. With predictions of possible cures for cancer and other diseases comes the promise of enhanced physical and mental abilities. This 11 page paper discusses whether injecting nanotechnology into the body be acceptable, ethical or desirable, if long-term effects are not known. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEnonoethical.rtf
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
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A 6 page discussion of necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious gastrointestinal disorder affecting approximately 2000 neonates per year in the United States alone. NEC is an acquired condition which is believed to result from an imbalance between gastrointestinal perfusion, enteric organisms, and enteral feeding. Medical management and surgical options are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPcoliti.wps
Neonatal Jaundice
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This 5 page paper provides information on Neonatal Jaundice. However , all information is from web sources and the purpose of the paper is to evaluate the credibility of these sites. Still, much of the information is accurate as it draws on data from the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as a hospital site. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA244neo.rtf
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
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A 4 page paper discussing nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI), a rare kidney disorder in which the kidneys are unable to reabsorb much of the water that passes through them. NDI patients generally are continually thirsty and are in danger of dehydration, which is particularly dangerous for the very young and very old. Though NDI can be acquired, it generally is congenital and can be inherited in 3 forms: X-linked, autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSnephrDiabInsip.rtf
Neural Networking in Medical Imaging
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A 5 page assertion that networking is opening vast avenues for increased efficiency and accuracy in the analysis of medical imaging. Traditional methods of data analysis in such applications and medicine relied solely on the visual inspection of that data by experts. Neural networking complements this inspection with detailed computer analysis utilizing complex computer algorithms. The technique has proven invaluable in a number of diverse medical arenas. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPneurNt.rtf
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND VISION IMPAIRMENT: A LITERARY REVIEW
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This 4-page paper offers a review of literature pertaining to blindsight (vision defects) in the field of neuropsychology. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTvisdef.rtf
New Testing Procedures for Tuberculosis
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This 6 page paper explores the new rapid testing procedures for diagnosing TB. Details concerning specimen collection and processing are also touched on. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA136TB.rtf
Nitric Oxide & Its Use In Respiratory Care
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A 12 page paper outlining the use of nitric oxide in vascular and pulmonary health care functions. Particular emphasis is placed on inhaled nitric oxide therapy, its benefits and possible complications. Bibliography lists twelve sources.
Filename: Nitricre.wps
Nitric Oxide Induced Apoptosis and The Effects of P53 Activity In Human Diseases
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the existing research. Nitric oxide induced apoptosis, or cell death, has been the focus of a considerable amount of research, especially in terms of efforts to prevent or treat disease. It has been recognized, for example, that assessing the impacts of nitric oxide induced apoptosis may be beneficial in reducing cancer metastasis, reducing the impacts of dementia, and addressing the problems related types of disease. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHNitriO.rtf
Nitric Oxide Synthase
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15 pages in length. Nitric oxide (NO), a toxic, colorless gas that is formed by oxidation of nitrogen or ammonia, has long been considered a threat to man's physical being; however, current research has uncovered some startling evidence that nitric oxide is not only innocuous to the human body, but findings have indicated that it actually helps address certain illnesses and diseases. As an inorganic gas, it is a responsible component of regulated bodily blood flow and arterial pressure; without nitric oxide, blood circulation would not move through the body with necessary regularity. Associated with nitric oxide is endothelium derived relaxing factor (EDRF), for which nitric oxide provides the biological properties. Nitric oxide has other important physiological duties, inasmuch as it is considered a messenger molecule in the central and periferic nervous system and a mediator of immune and inflammatory responses. Nitric oxide synthase (NOS) is a required component in the formation of nitric oxide as it exists from a basis of L-arginine amino acid. Humans have been found to house three nitric oxide synthase isoenzymes, including isoform I, expressed constitutively in brain, isoform II usually not constitutively expressed but can be present in cytokine-induced cells; and isoform III expressed in endothelials cells. The writer discusses the various associations in relation to nitric oxide synthase
and the human body. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: TLCnitrc.wps
Non- pharmacological Treatment for Aggression in Dementia Patients
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This 5 page paper considers the way in which aggression and agitation may be treated in patients suffering from dementia. The paper includes behaviour management and the consideration of environmental factors as well as staff training. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEdement.rtf
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
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A 9 page paper that discusses the epidemiology and etiology of this disease, what the disease is and how it is manifested and treatment for it. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGnnhdgk.RTF
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
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A 3 page paper discussing Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The writer explains various degrees of the disease and its treatments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Hodgkino.wps
Nosocomial Infections -- Causes and Prevention
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This 5 page
report discusses nosocomial infections, those that originate in a
hospital or other clinical setting. Nosocomial infections most
often affect patients who are immunocompromised because of age,
underlying diseases, or medical or surgical treatments. This
paper discusses the facts of nosocomial infections as well as
preventative measures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWnosoco.wps
Notch Protein Linked With Alzhiemer's Disease
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This 8 page paper examines the potential link between Notch protein and Alzheimer’s disease. The paper looks at the symptoms and biological characteristics of Alzheimer’s and roles of amyloid precursor protein (APP), the presenilin proteins and amyloid beta proteins. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEaltznotch.rtf
Nuclear Medicine
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16 pages in length. Technological improvements within the medical profession would have practitioners from a century ago shaking their collective heads in awe and disbelief. The extent to which nuclear medicine has surpassed the expectations of technological advancement only fifty years ago is both grand and far-reaching; that its usage is incorporated into myriad procedures for disease detection speaks to the growing trend toward this nontraditional approach to health care. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: TLCNuclMed.rtf
Nuclear Medicine: Past, Present, and Future
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A 4 page overview of the advances made in nuclear medicine. This paper addresses the field from the introduction of the x-ray to the modern utilization of digital imaging such as PET and SPECT scans. A variety of radiopharmaceuticals is listed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPmedNuc2.rtf
Nursing Implications of Antibiotic Resistance
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An 8 page discussion of the various implications of antibiotic resistance. Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance are discussed. An emphasis is placed on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL), and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPantib3.rtf
Nursing Intervention in Monitoring and Treating Juvenile Diabetes
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A 7 page discussion of the importance of nursing intervention in monitoring and treating juvenile diabetes. Contends that school nurses in particular can be instrumental to their student’s health by intervening in regard to ensuring a proper diet, monitoring blood sugar levels, and identifying alternative methods of insulin delivery. Emphasizes the importance of such intervention using Orem's General Theory of nursing, which brings into play the concept of a nursing system, that system which is put into place, designed and organized in the form of an action plan to identify and address the deficits which exist between self-care agency and therapeutic self-care demand. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPnrsDia.wps
Nursing Management for Adolescents with AIDS
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A 6 page overview of the various considerations which enter into managing adolescents with AIDS. An outline of the problem confronting adolescents and its causes as well as a detailed discussion of the physiological impacts of the disease and its chemotherapeutic management is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPaidsAd.rtf
Nursing Practice – Epidurals
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A 7 page research paper that gives an overview of epidural analgesia. This examination of epidural anesthesia focuses on the role of the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) and offers a brief overview of nursing practice concerning this subject. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: khepi.wps
Nursing Research: Pressure Ulcer Risk
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A 6 page paper discussing the
incidence and prevalence of "bed sores," or pressure ulcers, and the benefits of
determining who is most at risk for developing this costly and potentially dangerous
condition. When risk is unknown, there is no apparent reason to increase staffing in an
effort to avoid the problem. Nurses already operate at or near their capacity, and the
types of attention that at-risk patients need are time- and labor-intensive. Turning
immobile patients and giving wound sites additional direct care require additional time that
many nursing teams do not have available in their current structure and numbers.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSnursRes.doc
Nursing/Immobility
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A 6 page concept analysis paper that investigates the concept of immobility as it pertain to nursing practice. The writer defines the concept and then offers a brief literature review, as well as implications for nursing practice and research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khnurimm.rtf
Nursing/The Importance of Vital Signs
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A 4 page research paper (plus half-page abstract) that argues that the initial assessment of an emergency situation, with particular emphasis on the significance of vital signs, is instrumental in obtaining a positive patient outcome. To substantiate this argument, the writer turns to scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals that detail scenarios in which the crucial role of assessing vital signs and symptoms is evident. These journal articles focus on cases involving diabetics and pregnancy, and both are indicative of the overall importance of vital sign assessment. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khvitsgn.wps
Nursing: Unstable Angina
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A 9 page paper discussing unstable angina in Australia and relevant nursing actions for a specific patient. The paper discusses pathophysiology, prevention and consequences, as well as relevant educational requirements. Mrs. Brown may find herself with a wealth of medications to begin taking on a daily basis, but the preferred approach is that of managing conditions with diet and exercise first. Mrs. Brown’s nurse may be able to affect greater patient compliance by supplying pertinent information underlying health professionals’ recommendations. Bibliography lists 13sources.
Filename: KSnursAusAngina.rtf
Nutrition Concerns in AIDS
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An 8 page review of the importance of adequate nutrition in Auto Immune Efficienc Disorder. This paper details the various physiological processes that can be affected by nutrition. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPaidsNutrition.rtf
Nutritional & Nursing Aspects Of A Patient Experiencing Acute Renal Failure And Dialysis
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9 pages in length. Dealing with patients who are terminally ill with renal failure and receiving hemodialysis treatments means it is important to remember that physical pain is not the only kind of suffering they endure. Sometimes the emotional devastation is more to bear than the physical side; without the mind remaining strong for the body, it is very difficult to effect positive change even with the best of medical technology. As well, because animal proteins are much more difficult to process than vegetable and grain protein, dialysis patients are often recommended to adopt a vegetarian diet. It is a known fact that the one aspect of diabetes – a primary cause of renal failure – that cannot be overlooked is the ability to eat small amounts several times a day. The writer discusses nutritional and nursing aspects of someone experiencing acute renal failure and dialysis. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: TLCNtNrs.rtf