Term papers, Case studies, Research papers in medical studies

The evidence for a link between stress and ill health

Document abstract : «This essay is going to examine the evidence for a link between stress and ill health. It will include sections on what stress is, how it is caused and its effects on the body and the mind. This essay is going to look at and evaluate different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The effects of stress . Flight-or-fight response. Physiological changes due to stress. Three main stages in the stress response. The general adaptation syndrome . Link between stress, the immune system and illness. The risk of coronary...»

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Profession in Dentistry

Document abstract : «What do you want to be when you grow up? I've been asked this question many times since I was young. My reply was always rapid and quick from a teacher to a nurse to a tattoo artist. My answer changed as frequently as I changed my socks. This...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Researching careers as a dentist and dental hygienist. . Dentists performing many different tasks in one day.. Working as a dental hygienist.. Talking about different requirements for the dental college.. Talks with various dentists....»

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An investigation into the effect of exercise on clinical depression

Document abstract : «Problems with depression are by no means limited to those who are clinically diagnosed as being so. Generalised, negative affect is experienced by everyone throughout the course of a lifetime. Usually, non clinical depression is linked to some kind...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Problems with depression.. Profile of Mood States (POMS).. Traditional treatments for depression.. Epidemiological evidence.. The first study conducted by William Morgan.. The second study: Conducted by Camacho, Roberts, Lazarus,...»

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The 'OneWorld' health model and the prospects for future development of therapeutics for infectious disease of the developing world

Document abstract : «Despite the vast improvements in health care and prevention of infectious diseases in the developed world, six out of ten deaths in the developing world can still be directly attributed to infectious disease. Diarrheal diseases, lower respiratory...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Research and development for safe efficacious antimicrobials.. Recognition of market failure and the genesis of One World Health.. The visionary behind One World Health.. Four unique features of this model.. Two major roadblocks.. A...»

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Distinguishing ‘health promotion’ from ‘disease prevention’

Document abstract : «Over approximately the past one hundred and fifty years there has seen a series of shifts in our definitions of health and disease and, as a result, also in the approaches taken by governments and health professionals towards it. After an initial...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Decreasing the prevalence of disease: Latter half of the nineteenth century.. The movement towards health promotion.. Screening as the active early diagnosis of a disease.. Conclusion.. Bibliograph...»

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Marfan Syndrome

Document abstract : «Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by deformities in the skeletal, cardiovascular, and ocular systems. MFS is caused by a defect in the fibrillin-1 gene (FBN1), located on chromosome 15 at 15q21. Discovery: Marfan...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Skeletal system.. Cardiovascular system.. Other characterstics.. Genetic factors.. Transition mode.. Mapping.. Identification of protein products.. Disease alleles.. Molecular biochemistry.. Related...»

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Lupus

Document abstract : «Recognition of gender and ethnicity from the health aspect has become increasingly imperative for medical practitioners. They are realizing the importance of evaluating health risk factors for both male and female, majority and minority groups, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Lupus.. Females and minority groups living with Lupus.. Stacey, a 30 year old woman.. Women and minority groups.. The attitudes of physicians.. Discrimination for being different. . lupus patients and diagnosis of the...»

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Investigating the role of a gene suspected to be part of the hedgehog signaling pathway in Drosophila

Document abstract : «Though Hedgehog (hh) has many homologues in vertebrates that signal through the same pathway, involving homologue proteins involved in Drosophila, leading to different effects on the organism (though all imply the morphogen feature of hedgehog), we...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The hedgehog signalling pathway.. An active signalling protein.. Signals through a currently obscure scheme to a microtubule bound complex.. The target genes.. The possibility of a physical interaction between Smo and Ptc leading to a...»

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As a result of the practice of organ transplantation, do we ultimately require a re-thinking of the meaning of death?

Document abstract : «Ever since its inception in the 1950s, organ transplantation has been accompanied by questions about the ethics of taking organs from the dead and living and giving them to others. Discussions abound among physicians, ethicists, policy makers, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Defining and redefining death.. Current definitions.. Critique of the current formulation of brain death.. Is it time to abandon brain death?. Alternative approaches to the formulation.. Should organs from patients in pvs be...»

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Clinical tests in developing countries and pharmaceutical ethics issues

Document abstract : «The clinical trials performed on humans by the pharmaceutical companies are essentials for the advancement of the knowledge of human health. After the terrible Nazis experimentation during the Second World War, some actions have been taken to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Introduction.. The juridical structure: rights and duty of the main actors for clinical trials.. Historic and decision making organization.. The rights and duties from the patient point of view.. Rights and duties from the industry point...»

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The Health Care System in the UK

Document abstract : «The first national strike in the NHS for nearly 20 years took place in London in September last year. This seems to be of bad omen for the British Health Care system. Before we go further into the subject, let us remember how health care used to be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The NHS: Birth and crisis.. The creation of the NHS: The 'Beveridgian' legacy of universalism and uniformity broken? . The turning point of the 1980s: the NHS in crisis.. The necessity to reform the NHS leads to a new system.. Reforms...»

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The consecration of the patient's autonomy

Document abstract : «Pain, suffering and death are to some extent, inevitable in human life, though Health care must always seek to eliminate unnecessary suffering and untimely death. But it is easy to recognise that prolonging the process of dying us often undesirable....»

Synopsis abstract : «The consecration of the patient's autonomy.. Legal background.. The Competent patient and DNAR orders.. The involvement of 'the close to the patient'.. The incompetents and DNAR orders.. The children and the young persons.. The persisting...»

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Cost literature review: Assisted reproductive techniques and In-vitro fertilization

Document abstract : «According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, fertility problems affect 7.3 million of women and their partners in the United States. That compromises about twelve percent of the population of reproductive age (American Society for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Financing of assisted reproductive technology.. Should health insurance cover the cost of infertility treatment?. Limited or comprehensive coverage for infertility treatments and services.. The aims of the insurance coverage...»

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The birth of Antisepsis

Document abstract : «Joseph Lister's publication of "On the Antiseptic Principle of the Practice of Surgery" presented to the medical world Lister's method of using antiseptics made from carbolic acid during surgery. Lister hoped to use disinfectants to not only...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Lister's system of antisepsis.. Considering the effectiveness of antiseptics in the treatment of surgical wounds.. Physicians - skeptical of Lister's findings.. Lister's antiseptic principles - unheard during his stay at...»

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Understanding children with Asperger's Syndrome through visual art

Document abstract : «It is believed by many that art is one of the most basic ways that people communicate their inner feelings, thoughts and values with the world outside themselves. This is particularly true of children, who are often times painfully honest in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The psychological condition called Asperger's Syndrome (AS).. AS - One of several pervasive developmental disorders.. Children with AS.. The limitations and difficulties caused by AS.. Children with AS - locked in an upsetting and...»

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Conquering chronic illness: Treating the person as well as the disease

Document abstract : «A chronic illness is an affliction in which many areas of life are affected. "In the United States, nearly one third of the population experiences severe chronic pain at some point in life. It is currently the most common cause of long-term...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The difficult decision faced by the patient on diagnosis.. Shock to relief: seemingly extreme reactions.. The second response to being diagnosed.. The traumatic news of an ailment.. Children and teenagers.. Commitment to each other...»

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How does LSD work?

Document abstract : «LSD is a highly potent hallucinogen which can profoundly alter consciousness. The exact causal mechanism of this drug is unknown, but much information about its effects on the brain has accumulated over the past few decades. Understanding the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Justification.. Chemical structure.. Psychological effects.. Neurochemical effects.. Interpretation.. Neuroatanomy.. Interpretation.. Conclusion.....»

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Medical negligence: Minor patients & consent

Document abstract : «Modern legal and ethical requirements have significantly impacted doctors' approach to patient involvement in decisions in relation to treatment with a "discernible tendency to overload the information dumped upon patients about infinitesimal risks...»

Synopsis abstract : «Scenario.. Introduction.. Consent.. Human rights issues in consent.. Peter's right to refuse treatment.. Peter's mother and refusal to consent.. Right of Peter's father to override the refusal.. Consideration of Trust's position outside the ambit...»

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The efficacy of Needle Exchange Program

Document abstract : «A review of the literature concerning the efficacy of needle exchange programs show that such programs work well in reducing rates of HIV and other infections among IV drug users. Further, such programs neither encourage addiction or increase rates...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Objective.. Design.. Introduction.. Issues ? Efficacy?. Political controversy.. Other countries.. Understanding and working with misusers ? Compliance.. Methodology.. Results and limitations.....»

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Stress and postpartum depression

Document abstract : «Many women experience some mood changes after childbirth. The mild form of mood alteration experienced by two-thirds of mothers following the birth of a child is commonly known as postpartum blues. This is a mild, transient change in mood which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Postpartum depression and birth.. Other Stressors.. Drug abuse of various sorts.. Implications for healthcare.....»

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Methamphetamines

Document abstract : «In 1927, the U.S. medical community began to use ephedrine, which is the active ingredient in ma haung, a plant, to open bronchial passages in patients with asthma. As the supplies of naturally occurring Ephedra vulgaris began to dwindle,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to methamphetamines.. Dispersion.. Effects.. Long term.. Conclusion.....»

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Top facts about Anorexia Nervosa

Document abstract : «In a society that is becoming more commercialist and consumer-driven, it is inevitable that standards of beauty become the focus of many, especially women who are the general targets of many advertisements and products. It is because of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Review of related literature.. Analysis.. Conclusion.....»

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Huntington and the pathogenesis of Huntington's disease (HD)

Document abstract : «Huntington's disease (HD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with an established genetic origin. Adult onset HD is characterized by motor dysfunction, cognitive decline and psychiatric disturbance (Ranen et al., 1993 and Harper, 1996). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The primary region of neurodegeneration.. The physiological functions of normal huntingtin.. The cause of neuronal cell death in HD.. The specific mechanism by which mutant huntingtin triggers the apoptotic caspase cascade.. Pathogenic mechanism in...»

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Methods of transmission: Dengue fever

Document abstract : «The adventurous tourist, obliviously hacking his way through the jungles of Brazil, is first aware of a faint buzzing noise, then a tiny sting on his arm. The smack of his hand seems to have taken care of the problem: he has merely been bitten by a...»

Synopsis abstract : «What dengue fever actually refers to.. The first stages of Dengue I.. Infection with a dengue II virus.. What creature could be the culprit that brings about the spread of such a horrific disease? . Global warming as a friend to Aegis...»

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Is abortion immoral?

Document abstract : «Abortion is an issue that has probably become one of the most controversial issues that are debated in the United States and in other countries today. Different schools of thoughts have different ideas and opinions regarding abortion, some ideas are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is abortion?. Positive and negative aspects of abortion.. Morality and ethics of abortion.. Abortion and philosophy: So is abortion moral or immoral?. Summary.....»

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Reconciling truth and fact: Abortifacient herbs in a medicalized world

Document abstract : «Today, we know everything. We not only know that the stars are pretty and move through the sky with the seasons, we know what they are made of and why they appear to move. We not only notice the soothing effects of the opium poppy, but have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Are ancient practices in health and well-being recognized with scientific findings?. The medical world's dependence on scientific experiments to validate itself.. Herbalists specializing in women's health.. Mechanism of action on...»

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Gender differences in food foraging behaviour in mallard duck

Document abstract : «The species Anas platyrhynchos, or the common Mallard duck, is a very well-documented organism, being found in virtually all parts of the world, with the exception of Antarctica. Like most other dabbling ducks belonging to the Anatinae family, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Materials and methods.. Results.. Discussion.....»

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Difference between Anorexia and Bulilia Nervosa

Document abstract : «The article goes over bulimia nervosa in a brief but descriptive article which is broken up in to three pages. Individuals with bulimia nervosa periodically engage in discreet eating periods, which can be considered to be binge eating, which is then...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The complications that come with bulimia . Biological, psychological and social factors as causes of anorexia. Article discussing the treatment of eating disorders . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Autoimmune disease and rheumatoid arthritis

Document abstract : «An autoimmune disease occurs when the body makes antibodies against some of its normal tissues (autoantibodies). In other words, it fails to distinguish "self" from "non-self" cells. The immune system attacks the naturally existing body tissues by...»

Synopsis abstract : «About Autoimmune diseases.. Types of autoimmune diseases.. Organ-specific.. Non organ-specific.. Symptoms.. Diagnosis.. Cause.. Treatment.. Conclusion.....»

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Physician-assisted suicide

Document abstract : «My cousin died after battling a brain tumor for six years. Before being diagnosed, she had moved to Dallas, got engaged and planned to be a teacher. At her time of death, she did not even look like the same person. One of my mother's closest...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Description of physician-assisted suicide.. Legislation relating to physician-assisted suicide.. Ethical Positions.. Pro.. Against.. My opinion.....»

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Trip down memory lane : Hallucinogens and its effects

Document abstract : «Taking hallucinogenic drugs can be a trip down heaven or hell. Hallucinogens are a type of drug that distorts or alters the way a person perceives the world. Taking hallucinogens is like entering into a completely different world which...»

Synopsis abstract : «The beginning .. Brief view of Hallucinogens.. LSD: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide.. Psilocybin and Psilocin.. MDMA: Methylenedioxy-Methamphetamine.. Heaven trip.. Hell trip.. Conclusion.....»

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The effect and use of plants to treat or prevent cancer

Document abstract : «Cancer is considered one of the most dreaded diseases that have spread with increasing incidence throughout the world. Cancer is spreading at an alarming rate with an estimate of over 10 million new cases and six million deaths in the year 2000...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The use of plants for medicinal purposes.. Treatment of Cancer by plants.. The Autumn crocus and colchicines.. Hemp.. White Birch Tree.. The Happy Tree.. The Taheebo.. The Mayapple.. Periwinkle.. The English Yew and the Pacific...»

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Stress management for ministers and church leaders

Document abstract : «We are all familiar with the little word "stress." What is stress? Stress is actually normal for an individual to experience since stress can act positively to motivate us to do things. The adrenaline rush keeps us alive and excited. Stress is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The methods employed to confront and overcome stress.. Stress can be double edged. . The apostle Paul - his management of stress in God's work.. The world has yet to experience the most incomparable stress.. People cause stress. ...»

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Fetal alcohol syndrome: How a mother can kill her child?

Document abstract : «A pregnant woman is at risk of many health problems especially because she is actually having two lives to take care of, herself and the unborn child inside her. This is the reason that a woman should be extra careful in all the activities she...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction / Thesis.. Literature review.. Significant statistics and causes.. Symptoms.. Long-lasting effects.. Prevention.. Screening & Diagnosis.. Treatment.. Conclusion.....»

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Measurement of lactate threshold

Document abstract : «In order for strenuous exercise to continue, high-energy phosphates must be resynthesised at a rapid rate (McArdle et al). Glycogen stored in the muscle is the main source of energy during intense exercise. This results in the phosphorylation of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Methods.. Results.. Table to Show Results of Lactate Exercise Testing.. Conclusions.....»

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An analytical essay on kidney stones

Document abstract : «Research on kidney stones demonstrates that this painful condition has been part of human physiology since the time of the Egyptians (Cause and, 1998). Although kidney stones are one of the most painful disorders that can be experienced by the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Review of the Literature.. Kidney Stones and Gender.. Dietary Causes of Kidney Stones.. Metabolic Causes of Kidney Stones.. Conclusion/Results/Opinion.. Summary of the Research.....»

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Stem cell research: The immorality of immortality

Document abstract : «Since time immemorial, even before the emergence of scientific proofs, man has probably always believed that we are the highest form of creature existing in this planet, and perhaps even in the entire universe. Apart from the capacity to perform...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Promise of Stem Cell Research.. The Stand of Science and Medicine.. Legal Challenges Behind the Debate.. Rebuttal: What Christianity Has to Say.. Conclusion.....»

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Genetic Enhancement: Is it worth the risks?

Document abstract : «Genetic enhancement is a type of genetic engineering that improves genes so humans can function at an above average level. In the year 2000, the American Association for the Advancement of Science created a policy stating, 'IGM [inherited genetic...»

Synopsis abstract : «The idea of genetic enhancement has been known to have its good points.. The ides of a baby so perfect in all ways.. Genetic engineering could prove to be particularly beneficial towards the fight of cancer and AIDS.. The issue of genetic...»

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Food and water safety

Document abstract : «It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that the public has the right to safe food and water supply. The association supports collaboration among dietetic professionals, academics, representatives of the agricultural and food...»

Synopsis abstract : «Position Statement.. The Scope of the Problem.. What does the media say?. What do the consumers say?. Groups at high risk for foodborne illness.. Foods associated with bacterial and viral food borne illnesses. . New and emerging pathogens.. Emerging...»

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DNA electrophoresis

Document abstract : «A recent DNA gel electrophoresis experiment was conducted in attempt to include or exclude a suspect regarding his positive genetic relationship to a child. Of interest was the concern of whether or not the suspect could be the child's father. In...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Methods and Materials.. Results.. Discussion.. Conclusion.....»

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The Benefits of Psychotherapy

Document abstract : «Introduction Encapsulating psychotherapy in a few pages can be a very difficult task. As Bruce Wampold, author of The Great Psychotherapy Debate: Models, Methods and Findings, pointed out, there are more than 250 distinct approaches under the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Psychotherapy – A Definition.. Criticism against Psychotherapy.. In Defense of Psychotherapy.. Benefits of Psychotherapy.....»

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Community acquired pneumonia

Document abstract : «Community acquired pneumonia is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States affecting over 1 million individuals costing the government over $10 billion in treatment and patient care (Stanton, 2002). Statistics given by the US Department...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Etiology.. Pathophysiology.. Epidemiology.. Diagnosis.. Treatment.. Health Policy Issues.. The Role of Nurses and Individuals.. Conclusion....»

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Investigation into the methods used by speech pathologists to help male-to-female transsexuals achieve optimal pitch

Document abstract : «Voice issues for male-to-female transsexuals represent a notable challenge for both those undergoing gender reassignment surgery and the speech pathologists that help them to make this transition. A review of the scant literature that is available...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Technique.. Originators of the Technique(s). Evaluation of the technique's underpinnings.. Efficacy/Effectiveness Data.. Summary.....»

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Feminist Cultural Studies: Borderline Eating Disorders

Document abstract : «The idea of the "borderline eating disorder" has been surfacing more and more recently in popular culture. Feminist theorists such as Susan Bordo and Hilde Bruch have been wrestling with this concept and its definition for quite some time. In...»

Synopsis abstract : «The insistence today is that women must be thin to be worthwhile. . This need for physical restraint and control over the physical self is tied up with the idea that mind and body work more closely than some would like to believe. . Women are...»

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An Investigation in to the Effects of Poor Handwriting of Physicians

Document abstract : «Introduction Shapiro (2004) notes that approximately 195,000 patients die each year as a result of medical errors. While scholars and researchers are working to address the myriad of causes that contribute to patient mortality in the healthcare...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Compare and Contrast Research Processes and Nursing Judgment. Evaluate a Variety of Research Designs and Approaches. Describe the Basic Methods of Data Collection and Analysis. Value the Ethical and Legal Considerations in the use of...»

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An overview of ADHD

Document abstract : «Introduction Over the course of the last 15 years, marked advancements have been made in the social and medical understanding of the development of children. While increased knowledge has lead to the creation of improved services to help children...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. ADHD?Etiology and Overview. Defining the Condition. Etiology of ADHD. Assessment of ADHD. Teaching Strategies, Intervention and Support. Conclusion....»

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Trichotillomania

Document abstract : «Introduction Over the course of the last several years, medical professionals and psychologists have developed a wide range of new methods for categorizing and classifying disease and dysfunction. Among the most inched in classifications to be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Trichotillomania?An Overview. Etiology of Trichotillomania. Characteristics of the Condition. Diagnosis. Treatment of Trichotillomania. Legal, Ethical and Cultural Implications....»

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Scoliosis

Document abstract : «Introduction Over the course of the last several decades notable advances have been made in medical science. Because of these advances, it is now possible for physicians to identify medical conditions and alleviate them before they become a chronic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Scoliosis?A Critical Review. Signs and Symptoms. Idiopathic. Disease. Genetics. Risk Factors. Diagnosis. Complications. Treatment. Conclusions....»

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Overview of the Developments in Biotechnology

Document abstract : «Over the course of the last two decades, biotechnology has become a significant part of the scientific community. The contributions made by biotechnology have notably changed the way in which scientists and laymen look at the potential of science to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Red Biotechnology. White Biotechnology. Green Biotechnology. Conclusion....»

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Development and Implementation of Electronic Medical Records System

Document abstract : «Abstract In recent years, nursing practice has been notably impacted by the development of computer technology. As a result the practice of nursing informatics has increased drastically. One of the most notable technologies to develop in this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Nursing Informatics?An Overview. Electronic Medical Records Systems. Application of Research to Nursing Practice. Conclusion....»

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Comparing and Contrasting the Phonological and Cerebellar Theories of Dyslexia

Document abstract : «By definition, developmental dyslexia is a "discrepancy between the reading ability and intelligence in children receiving adequate reading tuition" (Ramus et al, 2002). There has been substantial empirical evidence lending support to genetic causes...»

Synopsis abstract : «This essay aims to compare the two theories of dyslexia at the biological, cognitive and behavioral levels.. In addition, at the cognitive level, the phonological deficit theory represents the condition as a deficiency in the coding of data. . Simos...»

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Brain Craniotomy

Document abstract : «Undoubtedly, the brain is an essential organ of the human body. Without this vital organ, senses such sight, hearing, tasting, smelling and feeling cannot be put to use. The brain controls everything in the human body 1 and is considered a complex...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Rationale Behind Awake Craniotomy. Utility of Awake Craniotomy. Anesthesia. New Anesthetic Agents. Desflurane. Sevoflurane. Remifentanil. Monitoring. New Procedures. Stereotactic Biopsy/ Craniotomy. Kinds of Anesthetics . Anesthetic...»

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The RotaShield Fix

Document abstract : «The field of biomedicine is wrought with ethical questions and dilemmas. As researchers and medical professions work to improve our quality of health, they must constantly evaluate the appropriateness of their efforts, especially when weighted...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The laboratories of Wyeth Ayerst . The RotaShield vaccine and VAERS' discovery of a much larger rate of intussusception. RotaShield: Not as clearly justified. . the application of Kantian ethics for underdeveloped areas...»

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Mixing Anthropology with Medicine: Various Implications of Cultural Influence on Medical Practice

Document abstract : «The implicit belief of medical anthropologists is that culture does have an impact on the structure, realities, and perceptions of medical practice. Medicine is distinctive to specific cultures, and regardless of whether or not such individualized...»

Synopsis abstract : «In Chapter 8, Horacio Fabrega delineates a critical medical anthropological review of biomedical psychiatric practices. Since Fabrega offers a medical anthropological perspective, he incorporates some overarching themes of culture and...»

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Peruvian Encounters with Unsafe Abortions

Document abstract : «For the women of Peru, obtaining an abortion is an incredibly risky and life-threatening affair. The unsafe techniques and lack of proper care translate into a substantial amount of maternal morbidity and mortality. Considering that the technology...»

Synopsis abstract : «Consequences of unsafe abortion:. Vision for unsafe abortions:. Current outlook in Peru:. Framework for change:. Complications:....»

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Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Uzbekistan

Document abstract : «Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis is an extremely threatening disease for an individual and a country to contract. TB patients in the Central Asia Region are ten times more likely to have MDR-TB than rest of the world (1). Uzbekistan especially...»

Synopsis abstract : «Consequences of MDR-TB:. Vision for MDR-TB:. Present Status of MDR-TB in Uzbekistan:. Proposed Solutions:. Constraints to Change:. MDR-TB is a serious health issue ....»

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Hypertension: One of The Leading Causes of Death in Venezuela

Document abstract : «Hypertension is an extremely prevalent disease whose burden is most influential on the development of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Considering the ease of its prevention, hypertension should be employed as an effective route for...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Hypertension Threat:. Vision for Hypertension:. High Hypertension Pressure: Present Status:. Overcoming Hypertension:. Complications in Change:....»

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Bolivia: Macro Issues in Micronutrient Deficiencies

Document abstract : «Bolivia experiences a level of micronutrient deficiencies strong enough to cause concern for the health and development of its population. Iron and vitamin A deficiencies affect the scope of the population, with a particularly strong toll on rural...»

Synopsis abstract : «Moderate Deficiencies demand more than Moderate attention. Effective Vitamins = Effective Deficiencies. To ?supplify? or to fortify?. Fortified Barriers to a Fortified Population. Micronutrient deficiencies affect and predict the health of the...»

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Epidemiological Profile: Cervical Cancer in Haiti

Document abstract : «Cervical cancer takes a pervasive yet insidious toll on the lives of women. Haitian women in particular are dramatically affected by death and disability induced by cervical cancer. Yet the characteristics and natural history of cervical cancer...»

Synopsis abstract : «Epidemiological Description. Epidemiological Measurement. Graphical Presentation. Risk factors. Attributable risk percentages for risk factors. Population Attributable Risk and Interpretation:. Multiple sex partners. High-parit...»

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Communicating the Fight for Polio Vaccines

Document abstract : «For our society, polio was an intense and dramatic disease that was eradicated almost as quickly as it came. Now polio remains a fleeting memory of both the tragedy of disease and the "miracle" of science, yet other nations who are not so fortunate...»

Synopsis abstract : «Developing nations are especially struggling to fully eradicate polio. Communication about polio and polio vaccines has had a tumultuous history in Africa. Beyond the attitudes and fears specific to polio-affected populations. The format for this...»

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Issues in Communicating the Avian Influenza Pandemic

Document abstract : «The threat of avian influenza is one that differs significantly from the annual dose of flu we experience, and the occurrence of an influenza pandemic would be devastating if the public relied only on its current typical flu attitudes and practices....»

Synopsis abstract : «Influenza already has such a strong presence within society. The public's lack of full attention to preventive influenza behaviors is a result of the comfort zone they have developed with the flu. This media would be effective if its theoretical...»

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Tuberculosis and HIV Coordination

Document abstract : «Tuberculosis and HIV are responsible for the greatest burden on public health systems around the world. Their individual burdens continue to rise, straining the abilities of public health through their subsequent morbidity and mortality, yet their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The burden of TB and HIV co-infection.. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the TB and HIV.. Countries facing the TB/HIV co-infection burden.. Joint programs for TB and HIV.. Conclusion.. Works cited.....»

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How the Human Body Responds to Physiological Health Threats

Document abstract : «The onset of a cold of the flu often brings with it a host of maladies that are difficult for the individual to manage. Fevers, coughing, sneezing and vomiting are just a few of the things that take place when the body gets sick. While most of these...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Body's Response to Illness.. Sneezing.. Coughing.. Watery Eyes.. Nausea and Vomiting.. Conclusion.....»

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Dilemmas surrounding Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Document abstract : «Over the course of the last three decades, scientists have made many notable advances in medicine and technology. While many of these advances have been viewed as a boon for the development of society, some have brought with them precarious ethical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Embryonic stem cell research: An overview. Adult stem cell research. Embryonic stem cell research. Embryonic stem cell research: The controversy. Embryonic stem cells and human cloning. Embryonic stem cells and the life of the...»

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AIDS in Africa (2005)

Document abstract : «Research on the historical development of HIV/AIDS demonstrates that the first cases of this disease can be traced back to 1978. Although AIDS had not been identified at that time, five men in different parts of the world had died from unusual, yet...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Demographics of AIDS.. AIDS in Africa: Total Cases for 2003 and 1997.. HIV/AIDS Related Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa by Age Between 1997 and 2002.. Social/Cultural Variables.. Economic Variables.. Political Variables.. The Impacts...»

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The Race to Locate BRCA1 (Breast Cancer 1)

Document abstract : «In an interview, Dr. Mary-Claire King said, "To me, the most interesting questions are those that have potentially a very practical outcome."1 One of these questions was, What causes breast cancer? This question perplexed Dr. King since she was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Finding 1 gene among 20,000 others. DNA markers: Prominent tools in genetic research. Dr. King's twofold methods. The work of Dr. King: A new outlook on patient treatment . Conclusion. References....»

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The progress that has been made in research development regarding how the body produces and regulates cholesterol

Document abstract : «In recent years, cholesterol has become a topic of paramount concern for public health. Research on cholesterol has shown that increased levels of this compound in the bloodstream can increase an individual's risk for the development of a host of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Cholesterol Metabolism.. Regulation of Cholesterol Synthesis.. The Body's Use of Cholesterol.. Cellular Sterol Content.. Bile Acid Synthesis.. Drugs to Lower Cholesterol.. Conclusion....»

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An essay on the benefits of breast feeding

Document abstract : «Child and maternal health have become significant issues for public health officials. Although infant mortality in the United States is currently at an all-time low, this is not the case in many developed and underdeveloped nations. For this reason,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Issue of stress as it relates to the issue of breastfeeding.. The issue of decreasing the incidence of disease for the mother.. Examining the health benefits for the breastfeeding baby.. Research on the use of breast-feeding.....»

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A Critique on Investigation of the coping antecedents to positive outcomes and distress in multiple sclerosis

Document abstract : «Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and progressive illness of the central nervous system that damages the brain and the spinal cord. It may take different forms but all disrupt nerve function causing symptoms ranging from mild numbness and walking...»

Synopsis abstract : «Patients with MS face several physical and psychosocial problems.. The title, ?Investigation of the coping antecedents to positive outcomes and distress in multiple sclerosis?, is an insufficient one given the focus and aims of the project.. The...»

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Menstruation Suppression, Seasonale, and Women's Bodies in the 21rst Century

Document abstract : «For many women, a menstrual cycle is an inextricable part of being a woman. From the onset of menarche, through childbirth, and into menopause, a woman's feminine nature is defined by menstruation, a uniquely female experience. In the twenty-first...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Menstruation suppression: A Brief History. Menstruation suppression and Dr. Elsimar Coutinho. Menstruation suppression and birth control: A linked history. Seasonal's change in the debate. Seasonal's practicality and redundancy. Media...»

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Cells Involved in Immunity

Document abstract : «Development of T & B Lymphocytes Thymus-derived cells (T lymphocytes) mediate cellular immune responses; bone marrow-derived cells (B lymphocytes) are involved in humoral immunity. Both T and B lymphocytes are derived from precursor or stem cells...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Antigen dependent maturation . Helper-Inducer T Cells. Cytokine primary biologic activity. Cytotoxic or killer T Cells. B Lymphocytes. Cytokines. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

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Atopic Disease

Document abstract : «Clinical manifestations resembling allergic hypersensitivity can also occur in the absence of an immunologic mechanism. Specific examples include nonallergic (intrinsic) asthma, which is triggered by the effect of inhaled dusts and fumes, weather...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Physical examination . Specific IgE antibody tests. The type of immune response . The remote risk of inducing a systemic reaction. The exception of penicillin. In vitro tests for detecting allergen-specific antibody in serum...»

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The commercialization of the Medical Profession

Document abstract : «With injuries happening daily it is no wonder that the medical field is constantly growing and evolving. This field has actively changed since its early incarnation during the Roman Era in which medicine was based on theory not science (Greig 41)....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Pharmaceutical companies: Leading contributor to the rising cost of medicine . Receiving patents on drugs in the US. A reverse approach to medicine: Canada, Norway, Great Britain, Japan and Cuba . The use of a bipartisan...»

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Find the Right Doctor to Give You Hope

Document abstract : «In today's environment of advanced medical practices and practitioners, it still amazes me that some doctor's are so set in their ways that they are not willing to try alternative therapies for more debilitating conditions. When scientists can clone...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Different kinds of doctors. The turnstile doctor. Personal experience. My son. Find the right doctor for you. Bibliography....»

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Running head: Circadian Photoreception A look at circadian photoreception in blind people

Document abstract : «In humans, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) controls the body's circadian rhythms. Each day, sighted people have the opportunity to reset their internal clock based on the amount of ambient light entering their retinas. The retina contains a subset...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract:.. How Do Blind People Know the Time of Day?. A look at circadian photoreception in blind people.. Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells . Protein synthesis and degradation in the SCN . Conclusion. Ref...»

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PERCOCET: How it works

Document abstract : «Percocet is a well known pain killer used to treat pain for moderate to severe sufferers of a wide variety of ailments. Percocet, or similarly composed products containing narcotics, are prescribed by doctors quite often for various forms of serious...»

Synopsis abstract : «Background. Structures. How it works. Conclusion. References....»

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The Obesity Factor

Document abstract : «As Becky waits for the bus on a chilly Thursday night she paces back and forth in anticipation. Stressing over why the bus is taking so long, she feels a pang of hunger in her stomach and realizing that she hasn't got anything at home to eat, she...»

Synopsis abstract : «The problem of obesity. Factors that aid obesity. Fast food. You are what you eat. The new dieting method popular in the United States. Conclusion....»

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Genes and Chromosomes

Document abstract : «As a first approximation, genes can be defined as stretches of DNA that encode a single protein or a single functional RNA, such as an rRNA or tRNA. There are exceptions to this rule because there are mechanisms, such as alternative splicing of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Gene expression. Transcriptional control. Regulatory sequences within DNA. Transcription factors. Regulation of gene expression by extracellular signals. Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) response . CRE binding protein . The...»

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Pelvic Circulation

Document abstract : «At the bifurcation of the aorta, the middle sacral artery arises posteriorly and travels on the pelvic surface of the sacrum to supply branches to the sacral foramina and the rectum. The common iliac arteries arise at the level of the fourth lumbar...»

Synopsis abstract : «Arterial supply. Venous supply. Pelvic lymphatics. Document references....»

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Pelvic Innervations

Document abstract : «Surgical Anatomy of the Retroperitoneum, Kidneys, and Ureters; only the pelvic courses of its nerves are reviewed here. The iliohypogastric nerve (L1) travels between, and supplies, the internal oblique and the transversus muscles and pierces the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Lumbosacral plexus. The femoral nerve . The obturator nerve . The lumbosacral trunk . Pelvic autonomic plexus. Presynaptic parasympathetic innervation . The most caudal portion of the pelvic plexus . Conclusion. Document references....»

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Anatomy of the Lower Urinary Tract and Male Genitalia

Document abstract : «The pelvic bones are the sacrum (the termination of the axial skeleton) and the two innominate bones. The latter are formed by the fusion of the iliac, ischial, and pubic ossification centers at the acetabulum. The ischium and pubis also meet below,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Bony pelvis. Anterior abdominal wall. Skin and subcutaneous fasciae. Abdominal musculature. Inguinal canal. Internal surface of the anterior abdominal wall. Soft tissues of the pelvis. Pelvic musculature. Pelvic fasciae. Fasciae of the perineum and...»

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The Amnion

Document abstract : «The amnion at term is a tough and tenacious but pliable membrane. It is the innermost fetal membrane and is contiguous with the aminonic fluid. This particular avascular structure occupies a role of incredible importance in human pregnancy. In many...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Structure . Development . Amnion cell histogenesis . Amnion epithelial cells. Amnion mesenchymal cells. Anatomy . Tensile strength . Interstitial collagens. Collagen synthesis in amnion. Metabolic functions. Vasoactive...»

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Blood Circulation in the Mature Placenta

Document abstract : «Because the placenta functionally represents a rather intimate association of the fetal capillary bed to maternal blood, its gross anatomy primarily concerns vascular relations. The fetal surface of the placenta is covered by the transparent amnion...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Fetal circulation . Maternal circulation . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Organization of Placenta

Document abstract : «From the electron microscopic studies of Wislocki and Dempsey (1955), data were provided that permitted a functional interpretation of the fine structure of the placenta. There are prominent microvilli on the syncytial surface, corresponding to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Trophoblast ultrastructure . Chorionic villi . Placental cotyledons . Breaks in the placental 'barrier'. Placental size and weight . The placenta at term . Placental aging . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Embryonic and Placental Development

Document abstract : «In a description of the earliest stages of the human blastocyst, the wall of the primitive blastodermic vesicle was characterized as consisting of a single layer of ectoderm. As early as 72 hours after ovum fertilization, the 58-cell blastula had...»

Synopsis abstract : «Early blastocysts . Embryonic development after implantation . Cytotrophoblast invasion of decidual vessels . Germ layers . Bibliography....»

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Immunological Acceptance of the Conceptus

Document abstract : «Over the last half century, many attempts to explain the survival of the semiallogenic fetal graft have been proposed. One of the earliest explanations was based on the theory of antigenic immaturity of the embryo-fetus. This was disproved by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Current status of research . Immunocompetency of the trophoblasts. Trophoblast hla class i expression. HLA-I gene expression. Uterine large granular lymphocytes (LGLs)1. HLA-G expression in human trophoblasts. HLA expression in the...»

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Fetal Tissues of the Fetal-Maternal Communication System

Document abstract : «The extravillous and villous trophoblasts are the embryonic-fetal tissues of the anatomical interface of the placental arm; the avascular fetal membranes-the amnion and chorion laeve-are the fetal tissues of the anatomical interface of the paracrine...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Early human development . Fertilization of the ovum and cleavage of the zygote . The early human zygote. Implantation . Biology of the trophoblast . Differentiation. Formation of the syncytium. Concl...»

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The Decidua

Document abstract : «This tissue is the specialized, highly modified endometrium of pregnancy. The transformation of secretory endometrium to decidua is dependent upon the action of estrogen and progesterone and other stimuli provided by the implanting blastocyst (or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Structure. Decidual reaction. Blood supply. Histology. Aging od the decidua. Prolactin in the decidua. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Prementrual Syndromes

Document abstract : «A variety of maladies, sometimes disabling, beset many ovulatory women in a recurrent manner during the luteal phase of each ovarian cycle. Although the biological basis for this association is not defined, evidence points to a causal relationship...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Recurret progesterone secretion: An endocrinopathy. Progesterone and PMS. Progesterone metabolism. Safe contraception without mensturation. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Clinical Aspects of Menstruation

Document abstract : «Menstruation is the periodic discharge of blood, mucus, and cellular debris from the uterine mucosa. Menses occur at more or less regular, cyclical, and predictable intervals from menarche to menopause except during pregnancy, lactation,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Menarche and puberty. Interval between menses. Duration of menstrual bleeding. Menstrual blood. Tissue factor and menstrual blood clotting. Fibrinolysis of menstrual blood clots. Blood loss with menses. Cocnlusion. B...»

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Delirium

Document abstract : «Delirium, a clinical syndrome characterized as an acute disorder of attention and cognitive function, is the most frequent complication of hospitalization for elders and a potentially devastating problem. Delirium often is unrecognized despite...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definitions. Etiology. Incidence and prevalence. Epidemiology. Pathogenesis. Clinical manifestations. Diagnosis and evaluation. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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Physiology of Pregnancy

Document abstract : «Endometrium/decidua is the anatomical site of blastocyst apposition, implantation, and placental development. The endometrium is the mucosal lining of the uterine cavity and the decidua is the highly modified and specialized endometrium of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Maternal tissues of the fetal-maternal communication system. The cardinal function of the uterus . Overview of endometrial function . The accommodation of pregnancy as the cardinal function of the endometrium/decidua. Specialized functions of the...»

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Wasting Away

Document abstract : «Over the centuries, numerous scientists have devoted their lives to curing the ailments that have plagued mankind. While some diseases (such as polio) have been heroically defeated, others still kill millions of people every year. HIV/AIDS, Ebola,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Discussion of eating disorders as biological ailments. The American society and the need for the woman to be thin to be deemed 'attractive' . Tracing the link between media representations of women and cases of eating...»

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Human Pregnancy

Document abstract : «Healthier mothers and babies ranks as one of the 10 great public health achievements in the United States between 1900 and 1999. At the beginning of the century, almost 1 in every 100 women giving birth in this country died of pregnancy-related...»

Synopsis abstract : «Obstetrics inbBroad perspective . Vital statistics. Definitions....»

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Perspectives on Obstetrics

Document abstract : «Medical writers have recently turned to the opening line of Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities to describe these prevailing times in medicine and obstetrics as "the best of times. . . the worst of times. . ." (Grumbach, 1999; Morrison, 2000)....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The 50th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists . Indicators from the National Center for Health Statistics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicating reproductive disadvantage of...»

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Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Aging

Document abstract : «The process of aging produces important physiologic changes in the central nervous system, including neuroanatomic, neurotransmitter, and neurophysiologic changes. These processes result in age-related symptoms and manifestations for many older...»

Synopsis abstract : «Overview. Mental status examination. Functional assesment. Psychoactive effects of drugs in older patients. Adverse drug events in the elderly. Drughs with psychoactive effects. Principles of drug therapy in the eld...»

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Crohn's Disease

Document abstract : «Crohn's Disease is a form of ileitis, or inflammation of the ileum, which is the terminal portion of the small intestine. It is characterized by abdominal pain, ulceration, and fibrous tissue buildup in the terminal portion of the ileum. This is a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ulcerative Colitis . The use of PCE-SSO techniques in a study. Two different types of Crohn's disease . Non perforating Crohn's Disease. Its association with enteric microorganisms. Conclusion. Sourc...»

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Osmolarity and Body Volume

Document abstract : «Water comprises a very large part of an organism's body. The delicate balances within the systems of an organism involve the concentrations of, to name a few, Na+, K+, Cl-, and Ca2+ salts (Dilger and Collins, p. 9). There are two types of fluids...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Materials and methods. Results. Discussion. Citations....»

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Frog CV Lab Report

Document abstract : «One of the most important organs in the body is the heart. Of course, this organ is of great importance not only in humans but in all vertebrates. Blood, which carries nutrients, oxygen, and wastes from organ to organ within the body is pumped by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Materials and methods. Results. Discussion. Conclusion. References....»

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Bacterial Transformation

Document abstract : «The process of genetic transformation is an important tool used in biotechnology. It has been used in agriculture to create plants that are resistant to different kinds of conditions. In medicine it is being used to try and create bacteria that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Discussion. Work cited....»

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