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

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
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...»

Computer simulation study of ionic and non ionic hydration

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Research papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Liquids, solution, and liquid crystals present local, but not long-range order. On one hand particles in liquids interacts much strongly than the particles in gas, and this prevents the use of the usual statistical mechanics methods to predict their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Modeling molecular liquids with computers.. The structure of liquid water at ambient conditions.. The ionic solvation.. Ionic hydration in infinitely dilute solutions.. Effect of the temperature and density for Na+.. Solvation of...»

The consecration of the patient's autonomy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
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...»

The Health Care System in the UK

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
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...»

The use of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) by banks

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Nowadays, companies are getting more and more involved in Geographic Information Systems. Indeed, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a new tool for today's businesses. This statement is confirmed by Peter Keenan (2005). There are in fact...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is Geographic Information Systems?. The definition and meaning of Geographic Information Systems.. Usage of Geographic Information Systems by companies.. The different uses of Geographic Information Systems.. Geographic...»

Clinical tests in developing countries and pharmaceutical ethics issues

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
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...»

The disposable DVD (DVD-D)

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The DVD-D is a standard DVD that can be used only for several hours after the card board sleeve has been opened. But the sleeve can be opened anytime: now, in one day, in one week, in one month or in several years. Then the DVD-D has a restricted...»

Synopsis abstract : «Presentation of the product.. A new concept.. Instruction manual.. Directions for use.. Composition of the product.. Situation analysis.. Product analysis.. Market analysis.. Marketing strategy.. Target market.. Marketing...»

Can Japanese Sogo-soshas become common in Europe and USA with the system and its current situation?

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «According to Reuters, a Japanese company has come up with a new way to track down grandmas, grandpas and anyone else who forgets where he or she is supposed to be. The company will use a satellite-based global positioning system and cellular...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Japanese system.. What are a Sogo-sosha and a Keiretsu?. Japanese relationship: The Main Banks.. What are the negative and positive aspects of the 'First Trade Nation'?. Japanese history, Ere Meiji, krach.. History of...»

The basic principle of a rocket

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «At first sight, a rocket seems to be about fire, noise and smoke. The basic principle of rocket is the famous Newtonian principle which says that "To every action, there is an equal and opposite action". A rocket throws mass in one direction and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The basic principle of rocket.. The first man who invented the rocket.. Solid fuel.. Liquid-fuel rockets.. Air-breathing rockets.. Electromagnetic.. Nuclear rockets.. Bibliography.....»

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

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
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...»

Autism

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Autism manifests itself before the age of three years. It is one of the five existing pervasive developmental disorders, which are regarded as neuro-developmental disorders. They are diagnosed on a group of three behavioral impairments or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Definition of the disease.. General characteristics.. Asperger's and Kanner's syndrome.. Causes.. Difficulties of the autistic people.. Social development.. Sensory system.. Communication difficulties.. Repetitive...»

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

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .pdf   |   6 pages
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...»

Fuel cells

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «What are the limiting factors in the introduction of PEM fuel cells into mobile power generation? What areas of research are being carried out to address these limitations and which of these do you feel will have the biggest impact in enabling the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Current use of the fuel cells in mobile applications.. Limiting factors to the use of fuel cells into mobile application.. Fuel cell related issues.. Hydrogen related issues.. High cost and low availability of hydrogen.. Current areas...»

The floods and the Cevenol phenomenon

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Presentation   |   01/19/2009   |   .ppt   |   22 slides
Document abstract : «Floods = natural disaster. Floods = hazard for human and several animals. The Mediterranean supplies water. The Cevennes block everything. Climatic situation between 8h and 15h. Formation of cloudy cells, break up in point of V, V cells aspirate...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Introduction.. The scene.. The cevenol phenomenon.. Situation in september 2002.. Situation on 8 september.. Lightning's impact.. Consequences.. Economical consequences.. Environmental consequences.. Risk...»

Studying the soybean nodulation at McGill University

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   01/19/2009   |   .doc   |   20 pages
Document abstract : «This summer I had the great opportunity to do my three months training in McGill University in Quebec, Canada. It is one of the oldest Canadian universities, considered one of the most prestigious universities in Canada and one of the best in North...»

Synopsis abstract : «Presentation of the oldest Canadian university: McGill University.. McGill university history.. Academic profile.. McGill hierarchical organization.. Strategies and financial aspects.. The Soybean nodulation.. The nodulation and the plant hormone...»

Salon Vivez Nature: Trade Show of biological agriculture and natural products

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   01/19/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «What is a biological product? A product is considered biological when the producer did not use any pesticide, chemical weedkiller or fertilizer of synthesis. The biological farmers rather use natural manures, original seeds and cultivate the ground...»

Synopsis abstract : «Information.. Presentation of sector.. Commentary on the exhibitors.. Summary of an interview.. Personal conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Gamma ray spectroscopy using a scintillator detector

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Presentation   |   01/19/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The aim of the experiment is to learn about the basic techniques of gamma ray energy spectroscopy and the interpretation of a spectrum, using a NaI(TI) detector. We obtained the spectra of two gamma sources using a spectrometer and the Maestro...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Experimental details.. The spectra.. The background.. Results.. The spectra.. The energy resolution.. The absolute activity.. Discussion.. The Spectra.. The resolution.. The absolute activity.. Error on the...»

Is the Dingo a true Aussie specie? Managing the Dingo (Canis lupus dingo): Conflict between the anthropogenic and environmental factors

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «According to Aboriginal myths and legends, the dingo (Canis lupus dingo) would have evolved in Australia from the "Dreaming" - the creation period - and have always been a highly estimated and valued companion. As a consequence of these oral...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Australian evolutionary process.. Description of Dingoes.. The role of Dingoes in the extinction of the Thylacine.. The biological traits of the Dingoes.. Adam O'Neill's explanation in his book Living with the Dingo.. The most...»

Lupus

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
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...»

Marfan Syndrome

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   01/27/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
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...»

The effect of diatomaceous earth on the behavior of the Red Imported Fire Ant

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Solenopsis invicta, the Red Imported Fire Ant, was brought over on ship cargo by accident from Central Brazil between 1933 and 1945 (Sullivan, 2003). Since then, it has become one of the most hated nonnative pests in the Southern region of North...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Materials and methods.. Results.. Introduction of the ants to their new habitats.. The first trial.. The second trial.. Discussion.. Bibliography.....»

Distinguishing ‘health promotion’ from ‘disease prevention’

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
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...»

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

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
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...»

An investigation into the effect of exercise on clinical depression

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
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,...»

Study of DC drives

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Research papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   50 pages
Document abstract : «In general practice in industrial applications machine tools make use of motors for their feed applications where in, speed of this motors are controlled in conventional methods i.e., Ward-Leonard system, multiple voltage control, rheostatic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to DC motors.. Introduction.. DC motor principle.. Types of motors.. Shunt motor and seperately excited motor.. Series motor.. Cumulative compound.. Starting of a DC motor.. Braking.. Regenerative braking.. Conclusion.. . Speed...»

Campaign information system

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Presentation   |   03/05/2009   |   .ppt   |   64 slides
Document abstract : «Model: The model is represented by entity beans. An entity bean represents a business object in a persistent storage mechanism View: The view in a Java EE application may be represented by a Java Server Page. Alternately, the code to generate the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Organization profile.. Scope.. Overview.. Assumptions.. Roles.. Architecture.. Software and hard requirements.. Modules.. Class diagram.. Future scope.. Conclusion.....»

Online help desk

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   52 pages
Document abstract : «Online Help Desk (OHD) for the facilities in the campus. This is an Intranet based application that can be accessed throughout the campus. This system can be used to automate the workflow of service requests for the various facilities in the campus....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Analysis.. System analysis.. System specifications.. Design approach.. Introduction to the design.. UML diagrams.. Data flow diagrams.. E-R diagrams.. Project modules.. Implementation.. Concept and techniques.. Testing.. Test...»

Domain name service

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Theses   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   93 pages
Document abstract : «DNS began in the early days of the Internet when the Internet was a small network created by the Department of Defense for research purpose. Before DNS, computer names, or hostnames, were manually entered into a file located on a centrally...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Understanding name resolution in Windows.. Comparing DNS and NetBIOS.. The DNS Client service: Also known as the resolver.. Comparing computer names.. NetBIOS name.. Computer names and name suffixes.. Comparing name resolution...»

A study of the power press

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : «Press is a tool used to work on sheet metal to convert its shape to the required item. Power presses are used for producing large quantities of components quickly, accurately and economically from the cold working of mild steel and other ductile...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. The power press.. Components of the press.. Major components.. Methods of classifying the press.. According to the force of power.. According to the number of rams and slides.. According to the mechanism of the power...»

Commodity futures market

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Theses   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   40 pages
Document abstract : «India has a long history of commodity futures trading, extending over 125 years. Still, such trading was interrupted suddenly since the mid seventies in the fond hope of ushering in an elusive socialistic pattern of society. As the country embarked...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. What is a 'Commodity'?. How the futures market came about.. The meaning of futures market.. Salient features of a 'Commofity futures contract'.. The main difference between the physical and futures market.. Basics of futures...»

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