Substance Abuse: A Pharmacological Arsenal
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A 6 page overview of several drugs used in the fight against substance abuse. Descriptions of the manner niacin, Librium, thiamin, antabuse, revia, methadone, and buprenex are administered, their value, and the potential side effects associated with their use, are provided. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
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This 5 page paper discusses sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which claims about 6,000 infants per year. While the incidence of SIDS has dropped dramtically since 1992 when pediatricians began recommending parents place their infants on their backs to sleep, this killer still claims too many babies each year. The writer provides data, including which groups have higher rates of SIDS and the factors believed to be associated with those higher rates. The writer also discusses theories as to the causes. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGsids3.rtf

Suicide: Nature And Treatment
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8 pages in length. Suicide is a topic of conversation, like other unpleasant subject matter, is typically avoided at all costs. This knee-jerk response is both understandable and dangerous at the same time, inasmuch as it does not address the importance of prevention. The reasons that people commit suicide are varied and complex; however, for the vast majority of those who either attempt or succeed, depression serves to be the catalyst of death. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCsucid.rtf

Superantigens in Disease
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A 6 page paper discussing the mechanisms through which superantigens operate. Antigens and superantigens are protein substances produced by viruses and bacteria that trigger the body's immune system into action. That immune system can degrade most antigens without bringing harm to healthy tissue, but the superantigen is the microbial antigen that is of particularly strong effect. Research has shown that those same mechanisms can be manipulated for the benefit of the individual undergoing procedures such as chemotherapy or victims of autoimmune deficiencies, creating the possibility of a therapeutic strategy from a formerly fully negative occurrence. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Supera.wps

Symptoms and Treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
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This 3 page paper discusses the symptoms and treatment of the bacterial infection known as Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVReMRSA.rtf

Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of ADD and ADHD
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A 10 page review of the issues surrounding these maladaptive conditions. The author of this paper reviews the suspected causes and treatments but contends that the fact that there is not specific etiology for these conditions makes diagnosis and treatment exceptionally difficult. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPaddSym.rtf

Synchronous Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV) verses Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
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A 3 page discussion of the criteria that are used to decide ventilation methodology and technique While ECMO is both an invasive and potentially dangerous therapeutic intervention, it is often warranted by patient condition. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPnrsVn2.rtf

Syphilis
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A 5 page paper which examines the disease syphilis, discussing causes, and treatments. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAsy.rtf

Syphilis
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A 9 page overview of the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of syphilis. This paper distinguishes between the various stages of the disease and notes the varied approaches to diagnosis and treatment that are required for each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPsyphyl.rtf

Tamoxifen & Breast Cancer
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A 14 page research paper that discusses the medication tamoxifen and its benefits and adverse side effects in regards to women's health and cancer. Tamoxifen therapy is a combination of beneficial effects that must be evaluated and considered against possible negative risks. This discussion of tamoxifen looks specifically at the effects of this drug therapy on breast cancer and a woman's overall health, both the good and the bad. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: khtamox.rtf

Tamoxifen verses Arimidex: Two Pharmacological Approaches to Treating Breast Cancer
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A 4 page discussion of the benefits and potential side effects and contraindications of these two drugs. The author provides a side by side comparison of the pharmacological mechanisms of these drugs and concludes which is most suitable in specific situations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPtomoxi.rtf

Tay-Sachs Disease
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A 4 page discussion of the epidemiology and testing mechanisms which are available for this autosomal recessive genetic mutation. The disease is characterized by severe degeneration of the Central Nervous System, a degeneration which most often manifests prior to the age of three but which can also be characterized by later onset. Testing to identify carriers of this disease is critical. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPtaySac.rtf

TCDD And Immune Suppression
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6 pages in length. The extremely toxic contaminant TCDD – scientifically classified as 2,3,7,8-Terachlorodibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxyn; 2,3, 7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin; 2,3,6,7-tetrachlorodibenzodioxin; dioxin; TCDBD. C12H4C14O2 mol wt 321.97. C 44.77%, H 1.25%, Cl 44.04%, 0 9.94% -- is a by-product of chlorinated phenols and phenoxyherbicide manufacturing, as well as paper pulp chlorine bleaching and chlorine-containing waste combustion. Better known to most people as dioxin or Agent Orange, the deadly substance was sprayed down upon soldiers of the Vietnam War as a means by which to defoliate trees and shrubs in order to thwart enemy hiding. Subsequent research indicated that exposure TCDD causes significant physical disease, not the least of which impacts one's immune system. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLC_TCDD.rtf

Technological Advances of Insulin
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A 5 page paper which discusses insulin, and the technological advances of insulin. Pills, inhalants, and pumps are the technology discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Teen Females/Sub-Sahara & AIDS/HIV
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A 10 page research paper that examines the problem of HIV/AIDS incidence rates among adolescent girls living in the sub-Sahara region of Africa, which is extremely high. The writer discusses biological and cultural influences and then focuses on the fact that most of the adolescent girls infected are married, which makes the prevention messages in HIV programs impractical for them. The problem is connected to the promiscuity of men and the tradition of early marriage. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: khtnafah.rtf

Teens Living with Spina Bifida
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This 10 page paper discusses what spina bifida is, and how it affects teens who are living with it. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: HVspibif.rtf

Terminally Ill Adolescents
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The causes of death in children are substantially different from the causes of death in adults. This 5 page paper examines two articles specific to research being done with terminally ill adolescents. The first article focuses on the capacity of the immune system of adolescents to generate and replenish naive and memory cell populations in normal homeostasis and HIV infection while the second explores the effects of sodium intake for adolescents with cystic fibrosis. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KTkidill.wps

Testicular Cancer
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A 5 page overview of the disease and current research. Testicular cancer has been known for generations, but formerly it was very rare. It still is not a common form of cancer, accounting for about 1 percent of all cancers in men. However, that one percent of all cancers still represents a 100 percent increase over the past 50 years. The paper provides an overview of symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and current research. Bibliography lists 6 sources primarily from the Internet.
Filename: KStestCan.wps

Testosterone And Aggression
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5 pages in length. It goes without saying that there exists an inherent difference in the aggressive tendencies of males and females. When addressing sporting events, such as school activities, this difference is comprised of various elements that each coach must take into consideration in order for the player to achieve his or her highest possible athletic ability. The writer discusses the fact that there are significant divergent responses to external stimuli between girls and boys, men and women, for the sole reason that the male chemistry is comprised of considerably more testosterone, the single-most influential component of aggressive behavior. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCtesto.doc

Tetracycline in Pediatric Patients
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A 7 page paper discussing some of the research involving the use of tetracycline (and other drugs) in pediatric patients. The only consistent message about the use of tetracycline in pediatric patients is that it should not be used in patients younger than twelve. The antibiotic remains the most effective one available against Lyme disease is tetracycline, a broad-spectrum and very old antibiotic. The FDA only loosely requires the pharmaceutical company to include a generic statement about use in patients under 12, but to date most physicians feel free to ignore the regulation's requirements. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSdrugsKids.wps

Thalassaemia: Protection from Malaria?
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A 7 page discussion of thalassaemia, a family of genetically carried disorders which affect the body's ability to synthesize haemoglobin. Describes the physiological manifestations of the condition and identifies sickle cell anemia as one of the most prominent types. Discusses the protection which the disease offers against ultimately fatal bouts with malaria but concludes that there is still no clear in-vitro measure of protective immunity against malaria . Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPthalas.wps

The 1993 Jack in the Box E. Coli Fiasco
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This 10 page paper examines the E.coli outbreak that occurred in the west at the Jack in the Box restaurants in 1993. What could have been done to prevent the outbreak is noted. Recommendations are made to prevent the spread of E.coli in the future. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Abortion Drug RU 486
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This 7 page paper considers the use of the abortion drug RU 486 also known as mifepristone. The paper starts with consideration of the ethical issues surrounding abortion before looking at the back ground and development of the drug. The paper also examines some of the advantages and disadvantages of the drug, including side effects, before coming to a conclusion regarding the advisability of its use. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEru486.wps

The Advantages of LASIK Surgery Over Contacts
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A 6 page overview of the relative benefits and risks of LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis). This paper emphasizes that while LASIK has many advantages over the more traditional method of correcting poor vision, it too has its drawbacks. These drawbacks include a failure rate of one percent, infections, or even surgical complications such as a surgeon accidentally slicing off the corneal flap or improperly replacing it on the cornea. In most cases, however, LASIK has proven to have definite advantages over contacts. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPlasik2.rtf

The Advent of Aids at the End of the Twentieth Century
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This 3 page paper provides some biological information about AIDS along with an overview of the disease. HIV is examined and how it progresses to full blown AIDS is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Age of Digital Dentistry
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A 4 page essay that explores new breakthroughs in the field of dental x-ray techniques. This paper focuses on the benefits of the newly introduced process of Computed Dental Radiography, or CDR. The process and benefits of CDR are explained. Also touched on are attempts made during this past decade to prove and perfect methods of early detection of tooth decay by the use of electrical current. Bibliography lists 7 sources. LCX-Rays
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The Anatomy and Physiology of the Common Cold
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This 6 page report discusses the actual physiological processes that the body goes through during a cold. Virtually everybody understands that a cold causes a person to sneeze, have trouble breathing, ache, and all the rest but this report examines why that happens, how the body reacts, and what the actual physiological parameters are of the sniffing-sneezing-coughing-i-gotta-get-some-rest realities are of the “common” cold. The simple fact is that colds are far more complicated than the vast majority of people think. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Anthrax Scare
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This 5 page paper looks at the recent Anthrax outbreaks and what can be done about it. The Anthrax vaccine is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Application of GIS in Malaria Elimination
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Malaria is responsible for millions of deaths each year. This 9 page paper examines the potential of geographic information systems (GIS)in the fight against malaria and its potential to help eradicate the disease. The paper examines how and why GIS can help, how it is being used and potential benefits as well as the barriers that are hinder its’ use. The bibliography cites 18 sources.
Filename: TEGISmalaria.rtf

The Assessment of Treatment of Bacterial Infections and Inflammatory Response
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A View of Severe Pharyngitis: This 40 page paper provides an overview of the basic factors related to the presentation of severe pharyngitis, with a focus on the development of symptoms, the presentation, the treatment protocols and the physiological changes that occur. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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The Athlete’s Susceptibility to Heat Exhaustion
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A 5 page paper discussing John, “a 22 year old professional footballer playing in an important tournament in the Far East. Many of these matches are played in very hot and humid conditions.” Addressing “the cardio-vascular, respiratory, renal and endocrine systems,” the purpose here is to explain “the mechanisms that ensure a steady-state blood pressure and adequate oxygen delivery to John’s working muscles.” Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Benefits and Detriments of the Kaplan-Meier Method and a Comparison of K-M with the use of Standard Life Tables
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This 3 page paper evaluates methods used in epidemiology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Benefits of Exercise and Other Factors in the Prevention of Heart Disease
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This is a 5 page paper with tutorial language inserted discussing the benefits of exercise and other factors in the prevention of heart disease. Heart disease in the United States is responsible for the death of five times as many women than is breast cancer yet many women are not aware of this fact. In addition, over four million Americans have congestive heart failure that costs the health care system over $10 billion annually. Regardless of the high risks of heart disease and failure which are reported, researchers have found that exercise and other preventative methods can reduce the risk of heart disease by 50 percent and exercise applied to those who have experienced congestive heart failure also helps in improving the overall functionality of the patient. Overall, researchers have found that exercise combined with quitting smoking, reducing cholesterol levels, loss of weight in those who are overweight and for women, the addition of hormone replacement therapy during and after menopause, are all the best preventative measures at lowering the risk of heart disease. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Best Invention of the 20th Century: the Porto Cath
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A 3 page tutorial that illustrates why the porto cath is the greatest invention of the 20th century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Biochemistry of Sickle Cell Anemia
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A 4 page review of the biochemical basis of sickle cell anemia. The author discusses the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia from a cellular perspective rather than a sociological perspective. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPsickC3.rtf

The Biochemistry of Type 1 Diabetes
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This 5 page paper focuses on the biochemistry of this disease but also discusses treatment, etiology and symptoms. How insulin therapy works is also included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Biological Bases and Psychological Bases of Stress
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This 4 page paper discusses the various biological and psychological bases of stress, considering the positive effects that may be seen in a closed cycle and the negative effects where there is an open cycle. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEstressr.rtf

The Biology of Tapeworms
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A 6 page discussion of tapeworm life cycle and impact to man. This paper provides an overview of tapeworm biology as well as specific information on Taenia saginata, the beef tapeworm which affects both humans and other higher vertebrates such as cattle and pigs and Taenia solium, a tapeworm in which the primary hosts is pigs while the intermediate host is man. These species are the two most common tapeworms infesting man and can exert tremendous economic and health impacts on the human population. They do so through an evolutionary design which ensures their success in invading and parasitizing their hosts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPtapewr.rtf

The Biomedical and the Biopsychosocial Models
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This 7 page paper critically evaluate the impact of using the biopsychosocial model of health rather than the biomedical approach to treat a patient. The paper applies this with specific reference to treating the common cold. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEbiocold.rtf

The Black Death; A Personal Account
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This 5 page paper is written as if it were a personal, but historically accurate account of the time when the bubonic plague was ravaging London. The paper considers the events and actions as well as the feeling of the people in the city. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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The Black Plague
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A 3 page paper which examines discussions of the black plague. The paper examines Barbara Tuchman’s “This is the End of the World” and Daniel Defoe’s “The Journal of a Plague Year.” No sources cited.
Filename: RAplgtwo.rtf

The Business Impacts of Avian Flu
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A 3 page overview of the varied impacts to business that an Avian Flu epidemic would result in both domestically and for the world as a whole. The author emphasizes both the direct and indirect impacts of such an epidemic. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPavianF.rtf

The Case Against Ritalin
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This 6 page paper examines the overuse of Ritalin to treat ADHD in children. While the other side is explored, the paper focuses on the negative aspects of the drug. This is an argumentative paper that focuses on the negative aspects of prescription drug use. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA504Rit.rtf

The Case for the Cochlear Implant
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This 6 page paper presents information on cochlear implants and recommends them for young children despite the risks and controversies. The cochlear implant is explored in depth. The risk of meningitis is also touched on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA323ear.rtf

The Case of Dr. Carl Bennett
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This 3 page paper examines a case study in An Anthropologist On Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales by Oliver Sacks. Tourette's Syndrome is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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