Asthma: Causes and Diagnosis
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A 7 page review of the biological and environmental causes of asthma. Discusses the importance of diagnosis in appropriate treatment. Outlines several diagnostic techniques including Spirometry (pulmonary function tests), the measurement of serial peak flow, and Sensitive Methacholine Challenge Testing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPasthma.wps

Asthma: what it is and how to live with it
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A 3.5 page research pager that examines the causes and effects of asthma on the life of the patient as well as discussing the current medical options for treatment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 90wheeze.rtf

Attention Deficit Disorder
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10 pages in length. The author discusses the history, definition, classification, etiology, treatment, and studies of Attention Deficit Disorder. Understanding ADD, and ADD versus LD are also topics. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: ADD.wps

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Analyzed
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This 8 page research paper examines the neurological malady known as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the treatment for adults and children. Specifically discussed is whether or not medications should be used in the workplace and classroom, and possible alternatives. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Hyper.wps

Bacillus cereus
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A 9 page paper discussing characteristics of the organism and its ability to cause disease. Though B. cereus food contamination apparently is not a condition against which sufficient protection is possible, it can be managed so that risk of disease from B. cereus food poisoning can be minimized. Most of the cases of food poisoning resulting from the metabolites of this organism still go unreported and even unrecognized in the diarrheal form, but study of the cases that are reported may be useful in the study of the more serious manifestations of B. cereus contamination such as gangrene and other conditions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSBcereus.wps

Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics
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A 9 page overview of the phenomena of antibiotic resistance among bacteria. Discusses the cause of this trait and the societal and environmental factors which interplay to produce these bacteria. Identifies the ways that antibiotic resistance is acquired and passed on in bacteria. Discusses the tendency of antibiotics to be prescribed too readily and how this translates into bacteria which develop resistance to the medication. Discusses the physiological mechanisms employed by the bacteria to pass on this resistance. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPantibi.wps

Barriers to Asthma Care in Urban Children
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5 pages. This critical analysis focuses on a summary of the article as well as identification of the knowledge obtained within the article. Comments are made as to how this knowledge can best be applied to existing knowledge in the field. Comments also include opinions as to this knowledge and whether it is accepted into personal nursing practice, as well as justification for this decision. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAastma.wps

Benign Female Pelvic Tumors: A Critical Review of Literature
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of benign female pelvic tumors, including cystic teratoma masses and dermoid masses. This paper assesses the anatomy, pathology and diagnostic perspectives that are utilized in forming treatment plans for non-cancerous pelvic tumors. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHPelvic.rtf

Beta Blockers
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A 5 page overview of the drug class referred to as Beta Blockers. Describes the wide range of applications in which these drugs are used including cardiac applications and opthamologic applications as well as less-commonly thought of applications such as the treatment of migraines. Distinguishes between selective and non-selective beta blockers (including propranolol, timolol, nadolol, betaxolol, and atenolol among others) and describes the benefits and possible problems associated with each. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPbetaBl.wps

Bioterrorism
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A paper which looks at the increasing threat from bioterrorism, the way in which the aims and methodology of this form of attack differ from other forms of terrorism, and the extent to which biological methods of warfare have been used in previous historical periods. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLbio.rtf