PHARMACEUTICALS AND OVERVIEW
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This 3-page paper is an overview of the U.S. pharmaceutical industry. Topics discussed include the market structure, pricing and changes to the industry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Pharmacists Ethics
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This 3 page paper reports the Code of Ethics adopted by the American Pharmaceutical Association. The paper then presents an issue that has caused some pharmacists ethical problems, the emergency contraceptive pill. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Pharmacological Approaches to Depression
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A 5 page overview of the various causes and treatments for depression. This paper emphasizes that depression is quite diverse in its manifestations and physiological causes. Consequently there is a multitude of pharmacological approaches to treating the various conditions we lump into that broad category of “depression”. The three most basic pharmacological categories employed in this function are: 1. Classical Antidepressants (which include Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors and Tricyclic Antidepressants), 2. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), and 3. Selective Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs). Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Phenacetin: The now-banned Pain Killer
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An 8 page overview of the history of the drug phenacetin. Describes the numerous potentially adverse and possibly even fatal aspects of the drug. Applauds the U.S. decision to outlaw it but questions the approval process which put it on the shelves in the first place. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Phenylketonuria: Impact and Treatment
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A 5 page review of the genteic and enzymatic causes for this potentially catastrophic condition. The author oulines the interventional techniques currently being employed. Caused by either a deficiency in the PAH enzymatic activity or a genetic mutation this condition, if left untreated, can result in brain damage and mental retardation in infants born to PAH mothers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Phenytoin: Pathophysiological Condition
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3 pages in length. The writer discusses the pathophysiology of Phenytoin, the drug most commonly prescribed for epilepsy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Pheochromocytoma
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A 4 page preview of the medical condition known as Pheochromocytoma. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Physical Therapy and Acquired Brain Injury Patients
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A 5 page overview of techniques utilized to enhance patient motor skills. The author emphasizes the advantages of such techniques as Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and progressive prompt delays. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Placeboes And Miracles
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The world of today presents changes in all areas of health, including life expectancy, fertility rates, infectious diseases and health inequalities. This 5 page paper explores the concept of the 'miracle drug' as well as the application of the placebo effect. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Plagues and Peoples; A Review
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This 5 page paper considers the political perspective of this book by William McNeill that gives a potted history of the world in terms of the spread of disease. In looking at the way it has been treated and perceived as well as the way it was recorded we can gain an understanding the politics of the past. This can then be applied to the modern world to help is understand the future. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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Pneumonia
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A 3 page overview of pneumonia. Pneumonia can be caused by a variety of factors. These include both bacterial and viral organisms. The epidemiology of each of these organisms vary as does the specifics of the treatment regime. One of the most important aspects of dealing with pneumonia is prevention. Prevention is especially important for community acquired pneumonia. Effective prevention requires accurate diagnosis of the cases that do exist, isolation of infected patients, and strict attention to hygiene both by the patient and by those that move between patients. While antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial pneumonia, treatment for viral pneumonia is normally supportive in nature. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPpneumo.rtf

Polio / History of the Disease & Its Vaccine
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This 6 page report discusses the disease poliomyelitis. The history of the disease in the U.S., the public's reactions, information about the search for a cure or vaccine, as well as the development of the vaccine to combat it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Polio and Post Polio Syndrome
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A 3 page paper which examines polio and post polio syndrome. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Post Polio Syndrome
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A 20 page overview of polio and a new manifestation of its symptoms in the form of post polio syndrome. The author identifies numerous potential causes of PPS. These include immune-mediated responses, hormone deficiencies, and environmental toxins as well as numerous other potential correlates By far the most likely cause of PPS, however, is believed to be the loss of motor neurons in recovered muscle tissue as an individual grows older. By far the most reassuring aspect of the research into the causes of PPS is the fact that researchers do not suspect a reactivation of the original polio virus in the patients who experience PPS. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPpolio.rtf

Post Traumatic Disorder and Alcoholism: A Treatment Plan for an African American Female
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An 8 page overview of a treatment plan proposed for a 23 year old African American female. The plan relies on residence at a group treatment facility, therapeutic sessions, general education, and frequent testing for alcohol use. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Post-Polio Syndrome
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This 12 page report discusses of Post-Polio Syndrome or “PPS.” Researchers note that it has been estimated that nearly one-half of the 1.63 million Americans who were diagnosed with polio are now reporting new and unexpected problems. In fact, they are developing new forms of secondary disabilities and physical restrictions. The etiology for the development of postpolio syndrome is not clearly known but most researchers believe that the body’s motor neurons that were initially weakened by polio in its initial onslaught of the body start to fail as the person ages. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWppolio.rtf

Preparing for the Usual, Preparing for the Unusual (Article Summary and Review)
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This 3 page paper provides a summary of this article as well as a response to it. No additional sources cited.
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Prescriptive Authority for Pharmacists
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A 9 page overview of the issues surrounding the needs, justifications, and objections to allowing pharmacists to write prescriptions for medication and to intervene in medication regimes when they determine that regime may be dangerous or ineffective. Emphasizes that prescriptive authority for pharmacists has been perceived by physicians as an infringement into an area in which doctors have previously held an almost uncontested monopoly. Presents the argument that pharmacists may be more capable of monitoring and prescribing drugs than are doctors themselves. Outlines the legislative history of prescriptive authority in several states which have already enacted the authority and the limitations on that authority. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Pressure Sores and Physical Therapy
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A 5 page paper on the relationship between pressure sore healing and physical therapy. The writer explains the causes and treatments of pressure sores-- with particular emphasis on the role that physical therapist can play in the relief of discomfort. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Preterm Labor Symptoms (Article Review)
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This 5 page paper delves into a 2001 article entitled "Resolving the Uncertainty of Preterm Symptoms: Women's Experiences With the Onset of Preterm Labor." The article is critiqued. Some additional references ar used in the analysis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Prevention and Management of Constipation
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This 9 page paper looks at the effective prevention and treatment for constipation. The paper starts by looking at the approaches which can be used to prevent constipations and manage the risks. The second part considers a range of treatment options including pharmacological treatment including laxatives and enemas and non pharmacological treatment including lifestyle changes, massage and alternative treatments. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
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Prevnar – Analysis Of Production
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A 10 page paper. Prevnar is vaccine from Wyeth Lederle. This vaccine has been shown to be effective in preventing invasive pneumococcal disease in small children, in fact, it was credited with reducing the incidence of pneumococcal diseases by 40 percent in its first year. This essay is divided into these sections: product life cycle and market demand; demand forecast; new product development, quality function, and operations system design. The paper explains the FDA approval process, the capabilities of Wyeth, who produces Prevnar, and the demand for the product. 2 illustrations included. Data included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Problem and Research in Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment
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A 15 page review of the incidence and problem of pressure ulcers in the United States, with focus on the PSST and Braden assessment tools, and wound assessment teams. The paper provides only a researched statement of the problem and current literature review. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Prone Position Improves Oxygenation With ARDS
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A 5 page paper. More than twenty years ago, prone positioning was suggested for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome but it has only been recently that this measure has been used clinically. This essay reports some of the research supporting moving the ARDS from supine to prone position. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Proposal for a Grant for Breast Cancer Support Group
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This 5 page paper provides a thesis about the benefits of support groups for cancer survivors. A study is recommended. A literature review and a section on methods for the proposed study are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Proposal For Researching The Effects of Ritalin On Children With ADHD
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A 6 page proposal for research into the effects of ritalin. Ritalin has been used for more than 25 years, apparently without long-lasting effects. Some researchers claim that it does indeed have long-term effects, though they are not fully understood. This paper proposes a longitudinal survey research lasting five years in order to formulate some valid conclusions about the long-term effects of ritalin. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Propranolol
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This 5 page paper outlines the use of Propranolol in cardiac patients, how it is used, how it works, the physiological effects, dosage and contra indications for its use. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Pros and Cons of LASIK Corrective Eye Surgery from a Personal Perspective
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A 6 page paper which evaluates whether or not the popular LASIK surgical procedure is the right option for the writer. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Pros and Cons: Stem Cell Research
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A 6 page paper which discusses the pros and cons of stem cell research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Prostate Cancer
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A 6 page overview of the disease, its epidemiology, the diagnostic methods and the treatments. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Prostate Cancer
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An 8 page comprehensive overview of prostate cancer. The writer discusses the incidence of the disease among different racial and ethnic groups, possible symptoms, potential causes although the specific cause has not been isolated, diagnostic techniques, and treatments, including alternative interventions. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Prostate Cancer/PSA screening
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A 8 page literature review that discusses the controversy surrounding prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for prostate cancer. The writer discusses various issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Prosthetic Knee Prototype for Pediatric Patients
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of material necessary for consideration in the development of a prosthetic knee prototype for pediatric patients. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Prosthetics for Total Knee Replacement Surgery
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This 30 page paper considers the nature of the different prosthetics used in total knee replacement surgery. This paper provides an overview of the problem of knee replacement surgery and the underlying reasons why this surgery takes place. The writer then reflects upon the basic components of the surgical process and defines the correlation between emerging prosthetics and improvements in the success rate for this kind of surgery. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
Filename: MHKneeRe.wps

Protecting Health and Welfare in the Daycare Environment
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A 20 page overview of the various provisions that are necessary to prevent the spread of disease and exposure to toxic chemicals in the day care environment. This paper provides a step by step review of basic hygiene practices in response to specific questions and scenarios regarding those practices. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Proteus Vulgaris
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This 3 page paper looks at proteus vulgaris a member of the Enterobacteriaceae family of gram-negative bacilli. The paper outlines causes of infection, symptoms and results of infection as well as treatments. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Proteus Vulgaris
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This 6 page paper discusses the bacteria Proteus Vulgaris; its history, the diseases associated with it, transmission, prevention and treatment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Proximity to Nephrologist and Mortality Among Hemodialysis Patients
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A 3 page paper that considers whether the distance from a patient’s home to their nephrologist’s office is a factor in clinical outcome. Bibliography lists one source.
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa Genetic Defects and Epithelial Uptake
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An 8 page paper discussing the inability of genetically defective P. aeruginosa to successfully invade epithelial cells. A disturbing development of recent years is that many of the old standby antibiotics are no longer having sufficient effect on the old standby bacteria on which they have been used for years for effective control of disease. Genetic mapping of some of the most common disease-causing organisms, however, has led to the ability to genetically alter many disease organisms to the point that their potential virulence is affected. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Psychological Effects of Multiple Sclerosis
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A 13 page paper discussing research into the psychological effects of multiple sclerosis (MS). One of the concurrent effects of MS is that of depression. Other psychological effects arise from MS as well, but more in terms of individuals’ reactions to their diagnoses. Where depression is different is that it can qualify on both fronts in the presence of MS: it is seen as both a symptom and result of the disease, a state that the physical action of MS makes more likely as well as a symptom of the individual’s reaction to his disease. Other psychological effects are seen as arising from MS as well, including anger, self-doubt, memory loss, social isolation and others. The purpose here is to review six articles researching these effects, followed by the review of six articles addressing treatments for them. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Psychosocial Factors And Heart Disease
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A 5 page paper that presents reviews of five articles. Mental state and psychosocial factors have been identified as having a role in the development of heart disease and the onset of a heart attack. This essay reviews five articles that present research findings confirming this premise. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Public Health Nursing's Role in Preventing and Treating Chlamydia
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the disease as well as the public health nurse's role in campaigns against the illness. Campaigns in various countries are explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Public Health Peer-Education Intervention: Pediatric Asthma
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A 15 page paper evaluating a study conducted in the Chicago inner city designed to provide peer education to low-income families with at least one asthmatic child. The focus of the peer education was in reducing or eliminating environmental factors that contribute to asthma, such as the presence of dust mites and other allergens. The study design is sound, as is its conduct. The surprising factor is the degree to which peer education has been successful and has become a factor worthy of policy change. The paper also discusses the study's implications from the perspective of cost-benefit analysis and social impact analysis. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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An 11 page research paper on pulmonary tuberculosis in which the writer focuses upon the disease's causes, frequency, spread, and effects. Cavities, or holes in the lungs can develop in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis when the host response to the infecting organisms unleashes its destructive potential on the host cells as well, leading to liquefaction of tissue. Specific forms of pulmonary tuberculosis such as miliary TB are discussed as well. Recommended medical treatments are detailed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Pursuing an Effective AIDS Vaccine
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This 15 page paper discusses the state of research into finding an AIDS vaccine, including the medical perspective. New AIDS cases have declined in the US and several other developed nations, but AIDS is still the scourge of much of Africa, India and China, threatening an entire generation in some sections of Africa. AIDS was first described in 1981, and researchers have been seeking an effective vaccine for it ever since. Only one candidate has progressed to advanced trial to date, however. A review of literature combining scientific and business information reveals that it is the business aspect of the AIDS vaccine that has been most responsible for delay in achieving an effective vaccine. Global health organizations and nonprofit foundations call for greater private sector investment so that clinical trials of existing formulations can progress. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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