Four Generations Analyzed

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «WWII Generation/ The Lost Generation - They were born between 1922 and 1943 (about 52 million people) - 60 and older - They're earliest experiences are with the world war - They're 5% of today's workforce - Most of them are in retirement - a lot...»

Synopsis abstract : «WWII (1922 and 1943). Baby Boomers (1945 to 1965). Generation X (1969 to 1982). Millenials (1982 to 2000). WWII generation/ The lost generation. Baby Boomer. Generation X. Their values/characteristics. What happened in their...»

Communication Theory: Broken Down

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Truth is the underlying layer to all human actions. Truth is the deciding factor of integrity (honesty) and it is what we yearn for and seek after like nothing else. Theory, on the other hand, is the outer layer of truth, sort of like the very...»

Synopsis abstract : «The definitions of theory. Purposes of theory. Classical types of theory. Human nature. Four research strategies for understanding theory. Traditional theories within communications. Social psychological. Cybernetic. Rhetorical. Semiotic. Socio...»

Intercantica Connections: Paradiso Cantos Three and Four

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Intercantica Connections Paradiso Cantos Three and Four While Dante's Divine Comedy is separated into three distinct sections, the entire work of literature is just that, one long book. Even though the sections take place in different settings,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first sphere of Paradise . The one constant throughout the Comedy. The three thinkers that Beatrice finds fault with . Conclusion. References....»

Fundamental Transformations between the Reigns of Peter the Great and Alexander II

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «At the onset of Peter's reign Russian culture was in a dismal state. The vast majority of the Russian population was illiterate, even among the nobility. Since Peter wanted to westernize Russian society on virtually all levels, education and culture...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: Peter the great. Peter's focus on architecture and arts . The cultural life in Russia . Catherine the great. The seed of intellectualism . The major theme of Catherine's reforms . The change in the relationship between the state and...»

The Short-Stories of Lu Xun

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «"Down with Confucianism!" "We want Mr. S and Mr. D!" These were some of the cries that could be heard in the streets of China on May 4, 1919. This date marked the high point of the student movement known as the May Fourth Movement. Following the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most famous and influential of the May Fourth writers . Lu Xun's early writings . The four short stories . The most powerful criticism by Li Xun . The second most attacked group by Lu Xun: The upper class gentry. The character that...»

The Second American Revolution Analysis and Impact of the Republican Economic Legislation of the Civil War Era

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   10/04/2007   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The United States Civil War was a watershed event for the country. The consequences of the conflict changed the landscape of the country forever. Historian Charles Beard labeled the war "The Second American Revolution", because he believed that more...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The social changes that occurred during the Civil War . The government during the war. The formation of the Republican Party . The men who founded the party . The ambitious economic agenda of the young Republican Party . This delicate...»

Sino-Vatican Relations: Past, Present and Future

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   10/03/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «This past Easter Sunday Pope Benedict XVI sent a letter to the Catholics in China which provided long-requested guidance to Chinese bishops in the country. The Pope outlined his opinions on how to respond to illicitly ordained bishops, as well as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The arrival of Christianity into China . The Jesuits. The Rites Controversy . The Sino Vatican relationship . Two China Problem. The current diplomatic relations between Taiwan and the Vatican . Archbishop Antonio Riberi. The new...»

Ideology and War: Pacifism and Eschatological Militarism in Foreign Policy

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «War is a situation that embodies the principle of duality: one side is pitted against another in an "an act of violence intended to compel an opponent to fulfill our will ." That will, whatever it may be, "has its root in a political object " that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Militarism: The drive towards war between two groups. Pacifism and eschatological militarism . The history of pacifism . Examining an ideology in general. Considering pacifisms in terms of a foreign policy . The perspective of the just...»

Governmental Leadership: Not Always Accurate

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «It is argued by a noted historian that the federal government sets the policies and the people calmly follow. However, for that to be the case, one would have to ignore the many riots and protests that have taken place in America from 1945-present....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The public's despair about the threat of a nuclear war . Riots and demonstration against the civil rights movement. The Vietnam War. Other wars America took part in. Conclusion....»

Not 'To Study or Not to Study,' But How?

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «To highlight what constitutes the foundation of Man, anthropologists, ethnographers, and theologians like Jonathan Smith, Claude Lévi-Strauss, and Clifford Geertz constantly study "savage" societies, societies very different from our own. Scholars...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Jonathan Z. Smith: Religion is solely the creation of the scholar's study. Solving the problem of ambiguous classifications. Claude Levi Strauss' views on anthropology . A method of finding 'the unshakable basis of human society'. The...»

Love: The key to the Human Soul

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Love has played a significant role in people's lives since they have been able to acknowledge it. Romance appears in almost all aspects of human life from entertainment to politics to business to children's movies. As soon as children can read,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The role of biology in determining whom people will fall in love with. Society and predispositions. The hypothalamus and the production of attraction factors . The role of personal preferences and personalities . Freudian...»

Life vs. Politics

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Thousands of years ago, before the thought of a cell had ever crossed anybody's mind, man revolutionized society with advances such as fire, the wheel, irrigation and the telescope. Man has now arrived at the next step, shall we say "the wheel" of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Galileo: The revolutionary. The research on embryonic stem cells. Ddefinition of a stem cell . In-Vitro procedure and embryo's with a minimum chance of survival. The Committee on the Biological and Biomedical Applications of Stem Cell...»

DNA I & II

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «DNA technology is vital to our technological progress as a society. Without such things as gene therapy which is part of DNA technology many medical feats would not have been accomplished. DNA manipulation is used in many aspects of life, ranging...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. DNA manipulation . Procedure followed. Written results. Discussion. References....»

Evaluating the Forces of Fate through Macbeth and Romeo & Juliet

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In many of William Shakespeare's dramas, a theme that seems to appear habitually is fate. Fate is defined as the "supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events, and the inevitable events predestined by this force." Macbeth and Romeo...»

Synopsis abstract : «Macbeth is a story of a man put into a position of power that he can not control. . The story of Romeo and Juliet is one that is well known for its wonderfully tragic romance, famous quotations, and unforgettable scenes. . The two dramas, Macbeth,...»

Isolated Uncertainties

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «A community can be generalized as a place where people with similar interests and lifestyles dwell together in healthy unison. Since the Romantics, a theme that reappears in literature often is alienation. Despite this, the concept of "community" is...»

Synopsis abstract : «...»

Cost-efficient Business Management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Cost-efficient business management is on the tip of the mind for many business owners across the world. It does not matter whether the business in question is a corporation employing several thousand team members or a start-up in a local community...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. There are various thoughts about how to become efficient in business relations. . Origins. VOIP technology originated with a group of Israeli hobbyists. ATA, or an analog telephone adaptor. IP phone sets are the newest development...»

Literary vs. Commercial Fiction

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The difference between literary fiction and commercial writing is an interesting contrast played out by many fiction writers. Literary fiction is known to be a more intelligent type of writing. The author usually includes in the story several...»

Synopsis abstract : «The difference between literary fiction and commercial writing is an interesting contrast played out by many fiction writers. In contrast the story ?Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? written by Bob Dylan has a centrally man vs. man conflict....»

Hunter's in the Snow

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The short literary fiction Hunter's in the Snow, written by Tobias Wolff, is an interesting story depicting the life of three men who embark on a hunting journey that none shall forget. The story brings to mind a time not to long ago that seems...»

Synopsis abstract : «The short literary fiction Hunter's in the Snow, written by Tobias Wolff, is an interesting story depicting the life of three men who embark on a hunting journey that none shall forget. The overall structure and plot of the story plays a part in how...»

The Political Spectrum: A Different Approach

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   09/27/2007   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The traditional left-right political spectrum we use to place politicians platforms is outdated. We carried this spectrum over from the French, and any citizen would be hard pressed to be able to even accurately define what the spectrum is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Conventional Left-Right Spectrum. Simple Alternatives to the Left-Right Spectrum. More Complicated Alternatives to the Left-Right Spectrum. Three Dimensional Plotting of Measurements along Spectrum. Relating Modern Day Politics in a...»

Marketing Plan for A Book

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «This is a compilation of prose poetry, which we think will appeal to readers, writers, and students of poetry. Though we did not publish it, the author's first book of poetry, a chapbook, did rather well. It sold over 400 copies through university...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description and audience. Book Clubs. Direct Mail. Timing. Marketing Timeline....»

How to Start and Run a Small Book Publishing Company by Peter I. Hupalo

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The author of this book, Peter Hupalo, self-published his first book, Thinking Like An Entrepreneur in 1999, thus beginning his company, HCM Publishing. This book appears to be the second book he has self-published, though he does not mention how...»

Synopsis abstract : «The author of this book, Peter Hupalo, self-published his first book, Thinking Like An Entrepreneur in 1999, thus beginning his company, HCM Publishing. The next section of the book is on marketing. Hupalo is much more in his element in the next...»

Neuropathic Pain

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   33 slides
Document abstract : «Neuropathic pain is defined as pain in association with nerve injury or dysfunction. It may be triggered by numerous insults including direct nerve injury, infection, metabolic dysfunction, autoimmune disease, neoplasm, drugs, and neurovascular...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Epidemiology. Pathophysiology. Etiology. Associated conditions. Diagnosis. Tests. Treatment. Medication (drugs). Sugery. Conclusion....»

Narcolepsy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   33 slides
Document abstract : «Disorder of unknown etiology characterized by excessive sleepiness typically associated with cataplexy and other REM sleep phenomena, such as sleep paralysis and hypnagogic hallucinations. Commonly misconceived as representing low intelligence...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Epidemiology. Risk factors. Etiology. Diagnosis. Signs and symptoms. Tests. Differential diagnosis. Treatment. Medication (drugs). Conclusions....»

Gastritis

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   30 slides
Document abstract : «The stomach is a type of storage facility that receives all the things we ingest. Internally, it is lined by the mucosa, a pink layer similar to the one that we have in our mouth. Gastritis is a inflammation of the gastric mucosa, it can have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Commom causes. Chronic Gastritis. Diagnosis. Treatment. Prevention. Conclusions....»

Assesment of Normal Pregnancy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   48 slides
Document abstract : «The diagnosis of pregnancy is usually made on the basis of a history of amenorrhea, an enlarging uterus, and a positive pregnancy test. Nausea and breast tenderness are also often present. It may be crucial to diagnose pregnancy before the first...»

Synopsis abstract : «Diagnosis. Symptoms. Signs. Positive Manifestations. Fetal heart tones . Palpation of fetus. X-ray of fetus. Ultrasound examination of fetus. Pregnancy Tests. Biological tests. Immunological tests. Radioimmunoassay for hcg. Radioreceptor assay. Home...»

Drugs, Cigarette Smoking & Alcohol During Pregnancy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   26 slides
Document abstract : «Teratogenicity has been established for only a few drugs, but many more are still not proved to be safe for use during pregnancy. The physician should have a good reason for prescribing any drug early in pregnancy, or indeed during the last half of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Drugs. Cigarette Smoking. Alcoholic Beverages. Other matters of concern during pregnancy. Bathing. Douching. Immunization. Clothing. Exercise. Employment. Travel. Final Discussion....»

Prenatal Care

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   45 slides
Document abstract : «Prenatal care as we know it today is a relatively new development in medicine. It originated in Boston in the first decade of this century. Before that time, the patient who thought she was pregnant may have visited a physician for confirmation but...»

Synopsis abstract : «The purpose of prenatal care is to ensure, as much as possible, an uncomplicated pregnancy and the delivery of a live healthy infant. This is the ideal time to stress the dangers of cigarette smoking, alcohol and drug use, and exposure to...»

Normal Pregnancy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   27 slides
Document abstract : «Pregnancy (gestation) is the maternal condition of having a developing fetus in the body. The human conceptus from fertilization through the eighth week of pregnancy is termed an embryo; from the eighth week until delivery, it is a fetus. For...»

Synopsis abstract : «Pregnancy (gestation) is the maternal condition of having a developing fetus in the body. Gestational age is expressed in completed weeks. Live Birth. An immature infant weighs 500–1000 g and has completed 20 to less than 28 weeks of...»

Calculation of Gestational Age and Estimated Date of Confinement

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/26/2007   |   .ppt   |   26 slides
Document abstract : «After the diagnosis of pregnancy is made, it is imperative to determine the duration of pregnancy and the estimated date of confinement (EDC). Normally, human pregnancy lasts 280 days or 40 weeks (9 calendar months or 10 lunar months) from the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Calculation of Gestational Age. Clinical parameters of gestational age. Diagnosis of pregnancy at term. Ultrasonography. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Adenosis

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/18/2007   |   .ppt   |   22 slides
Document abstract : «Adenosis is a term used to describe nonepithelialized columnar glandular epithelium in the vagina. At ~15th week of embryological development, the Mullerian system, which forms the upper 2/3 of the vagina, fuses with the invaginating cloaca, which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Epidemiology. Etiology. Diagnosis. Tests. Differential diagnosis. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Vitiligo

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/18/2007   |   .ppt   |   28 slides
Document abstract : «An acquired, slowly progressive depigmenting condition in small or large areas of the skin due to the disappearance of previously active melanocytes Focal (including segmental) vitiligo: 1 to a few scattered macules, occasionally in a dermatomal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Alert. Pediatric considerations. Pregnancy considerations. General prevention. Epidemiology. Etiology. Associated conditions. Diagnosis. Tests. Pathological findings. Treatment. Bibliography....»

Atheism

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   09/18/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Atheism is a very unique non- belief system that rejects the existence of any deities or any other religious beliefs. As a result, atheists are commonly thought to be irreligious, and even some other religions such as Buddhism have been thought to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The special and unique history of atheism . The view of Friedrich Nietzsche. Nietzsche as a philosopher and a writer. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Osmolarity

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «One of the most fascinating systems of a cell or an organism is the way it deals with water. Every living needs water to survive and manages the intake of this precious resource differently. Water diffuses through a selectively permeable membrane...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Discussion. References....»

Effects of Allelopathic Agent on Plant Growth

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The experiment that was performed these past few weeks involved measuring the relative growth of a soybean plant that was planted based on how much allelopathic agent we used. Allelopathic interactions are very widespread in nature, and they are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The allelopathic agent that was used was Black Walnut. The null hypothesis . Methods. The experiment set up by creating the necessary soil mixtures. Results. Discussion. References....»

Vaginal Bleeding during Pregnancy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/17/2007   |   .ppt   |   28 slides
Document abstract : «Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy has many causes and ranges in severity from mild (with normal pregnancy outcome) to life threatening for both infant and mother. Bleeding can vary from scant to excessive, from brown to bright red, and can be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. Epidemiology. Risk factors. Etiology. Diagnosis. Tests. Imaging. Differential diagnosis. Treatment. Medication (drugs). Surgery. Complications. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Vertigo

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   09/17/2007   |   .ppt   |   32 slides
Document abstract : «Sensation of movement when no movement is actually occurring. Results from peripheral or central causes or, in some instances, may be induced by medications or anxiety disorders. Patients who are elderly and have risk factors for cerebrovascular...»

Synopsis abstract : «Description. General prevention. Risk factors. Pathophysiology. Diagnosis. History. Tests. Differential diagnosis. General measures. Special therapy. Medication (drugs). Alert. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Transatlantic trade (Amos Beyan)

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   09/14/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The author defines racism to be "the ideology of exclusion or separation of people because of the color of their skin." This separation was very prominent during the transatlantic trade because so many countries, including those of Africa, were...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The enslaving of the Europeans. The author's argument . The cultural values expressed by Piper . Conclusion....»

Harpoon Brewery

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   09/14/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The brewing process begins with four ingredients: water, barley, hops and yeast. Harpoon does not put any preservatives or additives in their beer. Each step in the process can process 3,800 gallons at a time. There is one machine for each step...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The process of making beer. Quality control tests . The absence of harmful bacteria . Conclusion....»

Arnold Friend

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/14/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" is a short story written by Joyce Carol Oates. On the surface the narrative is fairly generic. The plot follows a 15 year old girl named Connie who is a typical teen - shallow, and self consumed. She...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Connie as the only person who sees Arnold Friend. Oates' description of Arnold's car . Arnold Friend's use of Connie's insecurities to make her come to him. Connie's questions on who Arnold is. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Professional Profile: Travel Magazine Art Director This month's writer and designer interviews Jorge Zegarra, art director for Northwest Airlines' World Traveler magazine.

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   09/13/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Jorge Zegarra has been art director for World Traveler since November of 2005. Prior to that, he worked as a graphic designer and then as art director for La Voz magazine. He also worked for two publications of American City Business Journals,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The magazine World Traveler. Zegarra's duties. The ideal qualifications for an art director of a travel magazine. Conclusion....»

We must seek complex solutions to our complex problems that have been mistaken to be linear and thus solved linearly

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   09/12/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The game Battleship exhibits a system in which there are linear solutions to linear problems: bomb cells that surround the areas of downed Battleship s. Those who believe that reality is linear believe that this game represents it well. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The traditional version of the game Battleship. Questions about strategy in the complex field. Entropy/Attrition. Conclusion....»

The Ineffective Alternative for Youthful Offenders: Juvenile Boot Camps

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/06/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «America's youth are becoming more and more involved with crime, while juvenile crime rates are skyrocketing. As these crime rates increase, a need for better and more proficient means to detain and rehabilitate youth is apparent. Juvenile boot...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. The ineffective alternative for youthful offenders: Juvenile boot camps. Boot camps and their appearance to be 'tough on crime'. Boot camp environment. Conclusion. References....»

The USA Patriot Act: How Un-Patriotic Is It?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   09/06/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «After the attacks of 9/11 on American freedom and on American soil, it was apparent that there was a need for better protection against terrorist attacks, and for the very freedom that we once cherished, and, to some extent, took for granted. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. The Un Patriotic Patriot Act. Discussion. The findings of Thornburgh . Conclusion. References....»

Why I Think Markets are Efficient

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   09/04/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Market efficiency, discovered by Eugene Fama, is the theory that at any given time, the prices of the market fully reflect all available information on a particular stock or and/or the market. Therefore no individual investor has any advantage over...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The efficient market hypothesis . Imagining that there is no efficiency whatsoever. Arguments against market efficiency. Conclusion. Sources....»

Pulmonary Hypertension

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   08/30/2007   |   .ppt   |   23 slides
Document abstract : «It occurs when the blood pressure abnormally raises in the arteries that take the blood from the heart to the lungs. This pressure is not the same one that is measured in the medical doctor's office. When the cause of this illness is pulmonary...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Signs and symptons. Diagnosis. Treatment. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Glacoma

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   08/30/2007   |   .ppt   |   31 slides
Document abstract : «Glaucoma is an alteration where the pressure of the liquid that fills the ocular globe abnormally increases, beyond the eye can tolerate. When this pressure, called intra-ocular tension, is bigger than the normal one, the risk of damages to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Description of glaucoma . How it affects. People who are at greater risk from glaucoma. Treatment . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Addiction of Gambling

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   08/30/2007   |   .ppt   |   19 slides
Document abstract : «Average casino visits a year equal 53.2 million (27% of U.S. population) averaging 5.7 times per person per year. As the economy becomes more and more unstable, gamblers continue to spend more of their paycheck. Society's youth are exposed to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Growth of the industry. Utilitarian theory. Toll on society. Negative impacts. Psychological problems. Youth correlation to parental gambling. Care theory. Gambling levels. Lifetime level 3 gamblers. Bibliography....»

Money Motivates

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   08/29/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «After successfully breaking the color line, Branch Rickey and the Brooklyn Dodgers decided to extend the noble experiment to the deeply segregated South. In January of 1949, the Dodgers announced that during spring training they would travel to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The start of spring training . The economic benefit . Breaking racial barriers . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Uterine Myoma

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   08/28/2007   |   .ppt   |   33 slides
Document abstract : «When numerous large tumors (especially intraligamentary mommas) are found, total abdominal hysterectomy is indicated. If the ovaries are diseased or if their blood supply has been destroyed, oophorectomy is necessary; otherwise, the ovaries should...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Types of mommas . The 'subserous'. The 'intramurals'. The 'sub mucous'. Importance of mommas in the public health. Symptoms. Treatment. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Case Study: Issue of building good relationships with workers, creating good work environments, and threat of job lost

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   08/27/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Healthy relationships and healthy work environments are just two components of a productive work place. This case deals with workers who felt in danger of losing their jobs because co-ops were doing almost the same job and gaining more...»

Synopsis abstract : «Case:. Hamilton as as a subsidiary of Getalife Financial. The company employees from both companies . Getalife employees' refusal to give their files to the co-ops . Analysis:. An 'avoiding' approach to managing the conflict. A potential source for...»

Developmental Trends in Children's Acquisition and Use of Display Rules

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   08/23/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Emotions are innate and adaptive processes that entail the appraisal of life situations for one's well being and a readiness to act to sustain the state of well being (e.g., Barrett & Campos, 1987; Lazarus, 1991). The occurrence of emotion,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Developmental trends. Development of the ability to manage and regulate one's emotional expressions. Children's expressive control of disappointment . Cole's modification and improvement of the disappointment gift procedure . How children differ on...»

Problems with Am in UK Electricity

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   08/23/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The first chapter sets out the problems of AM within the electricity in UK. In fact the UK electricity companies have owned and operated the UK electricity distribution networks since privatisation took place within UK electricity industry in 1990....»

Synopsis abstract : «Presentation. The first chapter . The distribution network . The asset management issues . The second chapter: Important changes in the UK electricity system. The focus of chapter 3: Overview of some definitions used in capital investment . Chapter...»

Defining Islam

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   08/22/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Frederick M. Denny's Islam and the Muslim Community and John Alden Williams's The Word of Islam contain some common concerns. The authors do, however, take different approaches on some topics. They also use vastly different source material. Both...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Accurately defining and explaining the meaning of modern Islamic movements. The difference between the different Peoples of the Book. A look at the different sources used by the two authors . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Sample Music Review

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   08/22/2007   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «The Legendary Pink Dots, featuring members of Skinny Puppy, played the Howlin' Wolf on Saturday, June 12th. Upon scanning the stage and seeing the medley of performers, I knew it would be an interesting show. The saxophone player, dressed in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Imagine if Ozzy Ozbourne and David Bowie had a child and it was adopted and raised by Brian Eno and later formed a band.. One song in the set, ?Modern Man,? I think is particularly worthy of mention because it was different in both musical style...»

Sample College Entrance Essay That Was Successful

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/22/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «I've always had an odd love for language and literature. I am intrigued by words: the way they look on paper, the sounds they make when spoken, their countless meanings and connotations, the feelings they evoke. I'm fascinated by unusual syntax,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. My desire to work in publishing . The opportunity to tour England . Conclusion....»

Mortgages For First-Time Home Buyers: The Basics

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   08/21/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Choosing a new home can be an overwhelming task, but even more daunting is choosing a mortgage lender to help you finance your new home. In your search for a home loan, it is important to know the different types of lenders as well as the different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Mortgage lenders. What is a mortgage lender?. Are there different types of mortgage lenders?. How do I choose a mortgage lender? . Mortgage financing. Interest rates. Term. Down payment. Points. Budgeting and planning. Online...»

Failure of Religion in Moby Dick

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/21/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Herman Melville crafts Moby Dick as a microcosm of American society in the pre-Civil War era. Melville's microcosm of society is often an allegorical and ironical society in that, while his characters speak to the state of the microcosm, their words...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ahab's similarity to Father Mapple. The visible distress of Father Mapple. The White Whale . Melville's ability to sway the minds of his crew . Conclusion....»

The Politics of Reticence and Paralysis

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/21/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Why are we sometimes unable to speak to others? In our societies, why are we sometimes unable to communicate - or, communicate truthfully or effectively? We are thrown into cities, let's say, teeming with unimportant people, blank faces, uncaring,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The conceit of social alienation . Connell's main character. Bridge: Alienated from the person that she. The unhappiness . Wade's failed political career. Kathy's relationship with Tony Carbo . Georgie's portrayal as acting...»

The Knowledge Economy and Changes in the Research Systems

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2007   |   .ppt   |   13 slides
Document abstract : «Research is the activity that many believe serves to identify, create and attract excellence to the world of grant, despite the fact that certain governments are seeking to draw a line between « Research» and grant....»

Synopsis abstract : «What science says on research. The business of research. Approach to research. Conclusions. References....»

Innocence Lost: The Soldier Poets of World War I

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Before the Great War, "it had been almost fifty years since any major European power had attacked any similar country" (Childs 40). England did not remember what war was really like; the people knew nothing except for the romantic notion of war. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Wilfred Owen's poem 'Disabled'. The Latin phrase at the end . Sassoon's 'On Passing the New Menin Gate'. Conclusion. Works cited....»

A Comparison of Coleridge's "The Eolian Harp" and Shelley's "Ode to the West Wind"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «"The Eolian Harp" and "Ode to the West Wind," both poems by two of the most celebrated poets of their time, each fall under the category of the "greater romantic lyric," as termed by M. H. Abrams (77). Both are written in the first person and are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The imagery used in 'The Eolian Harp' and 'Ode to the West Wind'. The images of nature. Wind as a key image. The image of the wind-harp. The concept of a universal spirit or oversoul. The differences between Coleridge and Shelley's...»

How to Start and Run a Small Book Publishing Company by Peter I. Hupalo

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/08/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The author of this book, Peter Hupalo, self-published his first book, Thinking Like An Entrepreneur in 1999, thus beginning his company, HCM Publishing. This book appears to be the second book he has self-published, though he does not mention how...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The book. The begining of the book. The pricing section . The brief section on sales tax . Methods of inventory accounting . The next to last section: Record keeping. Conclusion....»

Retail Industry Analysis

Economics & finance   |   Finance   |   Presentation   |   08/08/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The retail industry is flooded with products and services, all vying for market share and revenue. In order to succeed, the different firms must carefully understand and analyze the market they are in. They must ask questions about their rivals...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. About FranklinCovey. Being different than most other competing products . The pricing strategies and non-pricing approaches. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Towards New Grand Narratives in Postmodern Fiction

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/07/2007   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «In Niel Brügger's essay "What about the Postmodern?" Brügger relates Lyotard's idea of the narrative of emancipation, writing that "[in such narratives] it is not only important to legitimate denotative statements, which fall into the sphere of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. DeLillo's White Noise and its resemblance to Lyotard's emancipation narrative . Jack and Murray's style of speech . The hyperreferential style of life . DeLillo's structuring of the narrative. The naming of the time for which intimacy...»

The Trip Turns Dark: From Abbey Road to Paranoid

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   08/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «From the summer of 1967 through 1969, rock-and-roll floated on a cloud of acid and love. The formerly mop-topped teen idols the Beatles did not miss the magic bus, first dabbling in psychedelia on 1965's Rubber Soul. The Fab Four continued to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Beatles and being challenged by Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. Black Sabbath's body of work. The darkness of their decaying blue-collar town . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Parfit's View of Personal Identity and Human Behavior

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   08/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «I intend to explicate Derek Parfit's view regarding personal identity as nothing more than non-branching psychological continuity. I will be brief in my discussion to avoid redundancy, as I have more deeply explicated Parfit's infamous view in my...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The implications of Parfit's concept of persons . Substantive self and human behavior. The fear of death . The case of our prison system. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Tarleton, GA: Dead or Alive?

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   08/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «For those caught up in the Southern Myth, antebellum southernmost Georgia is a lot like Heaven. F. Scott Fitzgerald follows a Confederate dreamer to the North and back home to Tarleton, Georgia, in his short story "The Ice Palace." The Southern...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Tarleton of 'The Ice Palace' and 'The Last of the Belles'. The acting of Sally Carrol and Ailie . The South to which Sally Carrol and Ailie's roles belong . Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Church's Grasp: Captivity in Joyce's Dubliners

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   Presentation   |   08/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «It is easy to recognize when one is held captive by the unfamiliar, but the crippling effect of familiar forces is not so easily realized. Throughout American captivity narratives, typically female Anglo-Americans are ensnared by Native Americans,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The character of Joyce. The Catholic Church's controle of the boy. The story of Father Flynn and his young companion . Conclusion. Works cited....»

It's Funny because it's True: The Role of Comedy in the Alternative Media

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/07/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Humor is a powerful tool that can be harnessed by the alternative media in an effort to give a voice to the disenfranchised and to attract an audience for alternative thought. For the purposes of this project, "alternative media" is an amorphous...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. I get my news from a fake anchor: Comedy news programs. Jon Stewart's The Daily Show . The Colbert Report: The guise of a political platform . Mustering a positive reaction. All the fake news thats fit to print: Satire newspapers and...»

Selling Books in a Niche Market: Boys' Love Manga

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/07/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Marketing is a crucial element of any successful publishing enterprise, especially for a book that is intended for a niche market. When the target audience is small, it is infinitely more important to market the books strategically. Otherwise, a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The yaoi genre of manga . Manga books . The usual trim size. Publishing manga . The target audience . The woman and the stereotype that older people are afraid of new things. Some interesting marketing issues. Selling comics containing...»

Consequences of the Encounter

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/03/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «When the Europeans first made contact with the natives of the Americas, religion played a large part in the encounter. The two groups underwent many stages such as native destruction, native conversion, and the suppression of native voices. In this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Las Casas: A thorough account of European violence against the natives . The encounter between the Spanish and the natives . The tension between the Europeans and the Native Americans . Conclusion....»

Pīthās: The Seats of the Goddess And Their Hindu and Buddhist Connections

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/03/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In India, there are many cities and other sites that are considered especially sacred to the Goddess and her devotees. These places are called pīthās. Pīthās provide unique insight into Goddess worship and what the Goddess; the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Pithas for beginners. What the Pithas mean. Pithas as actual places. Who let the Buddha in?. The tantric connection. Review and concluding remarks....»

A Study On Literature on Vampires

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/03/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «This paper will deal with immortality and the fear of death as embodied in the vampire: its construction, its body, and its pop culture eminence. The impetus for this line of thought began with our reading of White Noise, where Jack and his wife are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mere modernity cannot kill: The construction of the vampire. The journal of Jonathan Harker. The birth of the vampire as a popular icons. The role of the unnatural character of the new Capitalist system . I may be dead, but I'm still...»

The House Behind the Cedars: A Summary

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/03/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The Charles Chesnutt novel, The House Behind the Cedars, is the tale of a young woman of mixed race trying to make it in the antebellum South. She ultimately fails, dying mere months after an unsuccessful romance with a white man. Chesnutt's views...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The character of George Tryon . Speaking through other characters to shed some light on the case . Speaking out in opposition to black rights and interracial marriage. Conclusion....»

The Dharmaraja Ratha

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   08/03/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The temple site of Mamallapuram contains many impressive examples of mostly unfinished south Indian architecture. The Dharmaraja ratha is one of the better, if not just bigger, examples. It's unfinished as well, but the telltale signs of South India...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The plan of the temple. The temple's details of elevation. The reason behind the placement of the superstructure. Conclusion....»

The Invasion of Bacillus

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   08/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Beep beep click click this just in: A pandemic breakout of unheard of proportions. Is it anthrax? Or clostridia? It could be, but authorities believe the culprit is Bacillus cereus (49133). B. cereus is a cousin strain to both...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods and materials. The use of a Gram test. The SIM test . Results and discussion. A Gram positive, spore-forming, rod shaped bacteria . Bacillus cereus: A cousin to both anthrax and clostridium . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Life History of A Chinese Working Woman

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   08/01/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Ida Pruitt is an anthropologist at Stanford University who spent two years interviewing Lao T'ai-t'ai about her life in China (1967-1938). Lao T'ai came to Ida Pruitt's room for breakfast every morning, and although Lao T'ai did not eat, she would...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The early life of Lao T'ai. Being called Little Tiger . Moving into a new house. Her marriage to a man fourteen years older than her. The death of her parents and her life after. Her difficult choice to become a beggar. The loss of her...»

Power and Independence of Hmong Women in Laos and America

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Hmong are an ethnic group indigenous to the Southeast Asian peninsula. They typically live in the mountainous regions of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. They are rice farmers who are well known for their embroidery and the color of their dress,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Focus on the 'power' women have in Hmong society . Power and independence. Demonstrating the lack of power women have. The patriarchal organization of Hmong society . Childbirth. The ability to reproduce and power. The process of...»

Management and Prognosis of Heart Failure

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   121 slides
Document abstract : «The cardinal manifestations of heart failure are (1) dyspnea and fatigue, which may limit exercise tolerance, and (2) fluid retention, which may lead to pulmonary and peripheral edema. Both abnormalities can impair the functional capacity and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Approaching a patient with heart failure. Prevention of heart failure. Outpatient treatment of heart failure. The concomitant use of quinidine, verapamil, spironolactone, flecainide, propafenone, and amiodarone...»

Glucocorticosteroids in Relation to Inflammatory Disease

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   42 slides
Document abstract : «For more than 50 years, glucocorticosteroids have been important agents in treating diseases characterized by inflammation and exaggerated immune responses. The pioneering work of Hench and colleagues in rheumatoid arthritis showed the possible...»

Synopsis abstract : «Pharmacology. Mechanisms of action. Clinical use of glucocorticisteroids. General principles of therapy. Systemic Glucocorticosteroid therapy. Alteration to oral therapy. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Applications of Statistics in the Medical Area

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   49 slides
Document abstract : «The sound practice of medicine requires the ability to use scientific evidence that is based on data and is published in the peer-reviewed medical literature. In this literature, investigators publish their findings using descriptive statistics to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Descriptive statistics. Hypothesis testing. Tests of statistical significance. Multivariable methods. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Applications and Limitations of Diagnostic Imaging

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   60 slides
Document abstract : «The traditional evaluation of the patient includes the history and physical examination and a well-planned set of diagnostic tests, often including imaging. Dramatic advances in imaging not only supplement the physical examination, but also now may...»

Synopsis abstract : «Radiographic techniques. Ultrasound. Computed tomography. Magnetic resonance imaging. Nuclear imaging and positron emission tomography. Angiography and interventional radiology. Principles of ordering imaging tests. Screening. Hematuria with flank...»

Social and Economic Issues in Medicine

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   38 slides
Document abstract : «Medicine is practiced in a social, economic, and political context. It takes more than excellent medical care to improve the health of patients because many of the determinants of the health of individuals and populations lie outside traditional...»

Synopsis abstract : «Social issues. Socioeconomic status. The relationship of mortality with socioeconomic status . Value of the information. Economic issues in medical care delivery. An increasingly sophisticated public. A public backlash against the perceived...»

Physical Activity

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   43 slides
Document abstract : «Regular physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. In the 1980s and 1990s, a large body of epidemiologic and clinical evidence linked regular physical activity with a variety of health benefits. Although the strength of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Definitions. Epidemiology. Health benefits of physical sctivity. Coronary heart disease. Weight control. Diabetes. Osteoporosis. Health risks. Medical evaluation. Assessment and counseling. Recommendations . Bibliography....»

Principles of Drug Therapy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   41 slides
Document abstract : «It is generally appreciated that under different conditions a drug may produce diverse effects, ranging from none to a desirable effect or, in other cases, an undesirable, toxic effect. Physicians must learn how to individualize the drug dosage...»

Synopsis abstract : «Pharmacokinetic principles. Absorption. First-pass effect. Bioavailability. Distribution. Volume of distribution. Elimination. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Aging

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   37 slides
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 assessment. Adverse drug events in the elderly. Drugs with psychoactive effects. Principles of drug therapy in the elderly. Recommendations. Bibliography....»

Chronic Poisoning

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   73 slides
Document abstract : «The chemical environment was recognized as a threat to health early in history. Well-documented outbreaks of occupational mercury and lead "poisonings" had been recorded and preventive measures implemented by 200 BC. In the Middle Ages,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Definition. Etiology. Lead. Etiology. Clinical Manifestations. Diagnosis. Treatment. Mercury. Etiology. Clinical Manifestations and Treatment. Arsenic. Etiology. Clinical Manifestations. Arsenic...»

Drug Allergy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   43 slides
Document abstract : «The designation drug allergy should be reserved for adverse drug reactions caused by immunologic mechanisms. Although drug allergies are responsible for only a few adverse drug effects, the possibility of such reactions is a daily concern of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Epidemiology and etiology. Pathogenic mechanisms. Classification. Diagnosis. Treatment. Recommendations. Bibliography....»

Common Clinical Sequelae of Aging

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   98 slides
Document abstract : «Increased longevity throughout the world is influencing medical care dramatically as more older individuals develop or survive with various medical conditions. Although some elderly present typically with single-system disease, they often have...»

Synopsis abstract : «Epidemiology and Pathobiology of Aging. Spectrum of changes produced by the aging process. Effects of Aging on Specific Organs and Systems. Age related gastroenterogic syndromes. Age-related renal and urinary tract syndromes. Endocrine...»

The Evaluation and Follow-Up of a Heart Failure Patient

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   28 slides
Document abstract : «An extensive battery of laboratory tests is not required for most patients with heart failure. Routine testing should include a complete blood cell count (to detect anemia and systemic diseases with hematologic manifestations), measurement of renal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Routine diagnostic assessment. Assesment of left ventricular function. Additional diagnostic evaluation. Myocardial biopsy. Assessment of exercise capacity. Follow up evaluation. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Evaluation of a Patient with Possible Heart Failure

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   51 slides
Document abstract : «The common symptoms of heart failure are well known but are frequently absent and variably specific for this condition. The symptoms generally reflect, but may be dissociated from, the hemodynamic derangements of elevated left-sided and right-sided...»

Synopsis abstract : «Symptoms of heart failure. Dyspnea. Orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. Acute pulmonary edema. Exercise intolerance. Edema and fluid retention. Abdominal and gastrointestinal symptoms. Sleep disorders and central nervous system...»

Clinical Presentation of Heart Failure

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   30 slides
Document abstract : «Acute heart failure usually presents as shortness of breath, culminating, sometimes in a matter of minutes, with pulmonary edema. A more subacute presentation is of progressive dyspnea associated with systemic fluid retention over days to a few...»

Synopsis abstract : «Acute Heart Failure. Chronic Heart Failure. Heart failure with preserved systolic function. Factors precipitating acute decompensation of chronic heart failure. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Heart Failure Syndrome

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   36 slides
Document abstract : «Chronic heart failure is a multifaceted syndrome with diverse presentations. The initial manifestations of hemodynamic dysfunction are a reduction in stroke volume and a rise in ventricular filling pressures, perhaps in the basal state but...»

Synopsis abstract : «Neurohumoral responses. Altered renal physiology. Left ventricular remodeling and progression of heart failure. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Heart Failure: Pathophysiology and Diagnosis

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   42 slides
Document abstract : «Heart failure is a heterogeneous syndrome in which an abnormality of cardiac function is responsible for the inability of the heart to pump blood at an output sufficient to meet the requirements of metabolizing tissues or to do so only at abnormally...»

Synopsis abstract : «Heart failure. Epidemiology. Etiology and prevention. Pathogenesis. Differing mechanisms of heart failure. Abnormalities of cardiac function: Systoloc function. Diastolic function. Ventricular preload. Ventricular afterload. Heart rate and...»

Principles of Electrophysiology

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   57 slides
Document abstract : «The function of the human heart requires rhythmic beatings occurring on the average 70 times a minute, 24 hours a day, for 80 or more years. The close to 3 billion contractions of the cardiac musculature that must occur without fail are coordinated...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Cardiac electrophysiology. Mechanisms of cardiac tachyarrhythmias. Mechanism of Bradyarrhythmias. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Catheterization and Angiography

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   58 slides
Document abstract : «A significant reduction in coronary flow reserve is present when the ratio of flow at rest to flow after vasodilation is less than 2 : 1. Measurement of the pressure gradient across a stenosis using a small wire transducer also can assess functional...»

Synopsis abstract : «Indications. Contraindications and Risks. Technique. Hemodynamic Assessment. Cardiac output. Valve areas and resistance. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonace Imaging

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/31/2007   |   .ppt   |   32 slides
Document abstract : «More than any other imaging technique, cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) offers the potential for dramatically changing current imaging strategies for the evaluation of patients with known or suspected cardiovascular disease. The combined...»

Synopsis abstract : «Thoracic aorta and great vessels. Cardiac tumors and masses. Pericardium and pericardial effusions. Congenital heart disease. Quantitative assessment of ventricular volumes and mass. Cardiomyopathies. Coronary artery disease. Special considerations...»

Gene Therapy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2007   |   .ppt   |   85 slides
Document abstract : «Gene therapy is an experimental form of treatment whereby sequences of nucleic acids (i.e., genes) are delivered to cells to change their biologic function. The concept initially arose as replacement therapy for monogenic inherited disorders. For...»

Synopsis abstract : «The concept of gene therapy. The clinical spectrum. Gene delivery strategies. The delivery vector. Retroviral vectors. Adenoviral vectors. Adeno associated virus. Selected disease applications. Cystic fibrosis. Hemophilia. Myocardial and peripheral...»

Drug Abuse Of Cocaine and Other Psychostimulants

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2007   |   .ppt   |   29 slides
Document abstract : «Cocaine, an alkaloid extracted from coca leaves, and other psychostimulants (e.g., amphetamine, methamphetamine) rapidly increase the concentration of several neurotransmitters in synaptic junctions and stimulate the sympathetic and central nervous...»

Synopsis abstract : «Classification. History. Epidemiology. Biomolecular mechanisms of action. Clinical pharmacology. Clinical manifestations. Recommendations. Bibliography....»

Drug Abuse of Heroin and Other Opioids

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2007   |   .ppt   |   42 slides
Document abstract : «Opioids, including naturally occurring alkaloids (opiates derived from the poppy plant Papaver somniferum), semisynthetic compounds (chemically altered alkaloids), and synthetic agents, are potent analgesics and produce an intense euphoria...»

Synopsis abstract : «Classification. History. Epidemiology. Biomolecular mechanisms of action. Clinical pharmacology. Clinical complications. Recommendations. Bibliography....»

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