Neonate with severe Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «This case study is about a neonate with severe Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, therefore it will take into account pathophysiological, diagnostic and grading issues surrounding HIE, and how these reflect on prognosis; consideration to the ethical...»

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A critical analysis of issues in nursing management

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «As nurses strive to be recognized as professionals, the expansion and application of evidence in nursing is progressively becoming vital within the nursing discipline (Achterberg et al 2006). Patients have the right to expect the best care that...»

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How does dietary status affect carcinogenesis?

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Cancer is a multi-factoral disease resulting from the perturbation of the normal regulatory processes of a cell. Cancer cells are generated from healthy cells by an accumulation of genetic alterations. These alterations can take the form of...»

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A discussion concerning electronic fetal monitoring

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «So much has been written on electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) that it is legitimate to ask if there is anything new to say. This ubiquitous piece of technology has been rigorously evaluated over 20 years by randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and...»

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A critical analysis concerning one aspect of the nursing care of older people who require palliative care

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Cancer is a significant health problem in the UK today and according to Redfern and Ross (1999) is a major cause of mortality in the ageing population. Brooker and Nicol (2003) added that cancer is a medical diagnosis that covers the most...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The palliative care of nausea and vomiting . Brooker and Nicol on chemotherapy drugs . The route of administration of anti-emetics . The emotional experience of the patients and family. Assessment . Conclusio...»

The importance of eating whilst recovering in a hospital

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Hungry in Hospital report concerns the importance of food in relation to nutrition, and how nutrition is important when people are ill in terms of the healing process. It explores how food is therefore part of a patient's treatment, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hospital catering as an essential part of patient care. Long stay patients . The staff and training to emphasize the importance of nutrition . Responsibility for ensuring that patients eat and drink in hospital . The only exception to...»

A critical appraisal of key perspectives related to medical sociology and the sexual behavior of teenagers

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The purpose of this essay is to critically discuss the sociological factors that influence sexual behavior during adolescence. A period of physiological changes from puberty to adulthood where society's perception and treatment of both boys and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Sociological factors influencing sexual behavior during adolescence. Bronfenbrenners theory of ecological systems. Social theorist Durkheim's observations. A report of the Independent Advisory Group on Teenage...»

Health care practices and clinical skills

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   04/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The aim of this essay is to discuss health and maximizing the health and well being of a client with mental health problems. Factors, which can enhance the health and social well being of the client, such as anxiety management and relaxation...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Meanings and definitions of health. The focus of this essay . Helping Mr. Smith overcome his anxiety . Mr. Smith's needs . The nurse at the day hospital . The educational approach. Conclusion. Reference...»

Outsourcing Information Technology Services (ITS)

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Term papers   |   04/14/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «This paper will address the issue of outsourcing information technology services (ITS), and whether or not it has been a success based upon concrete examples and performance metrics. Initially, the paper will consider an organization (government or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Outsourcing: A big business 'craze'. The case of Unisys. Management of the relationship between the client and the vendor. The flexibility of moving to new computing platforms. The perceived benefits . Conclu...»

Airline ticketing system

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Theses   |   04/14/2009   |   .doc   |   56 pages
Document abstract : «Before modern computing, the reservation system was done using manual means. This meant that a person about to travel had to spend a lot of unnecessary time waiting in queues in order to book their tickets. The manual process of reservation was also...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Purpose and overall description. Functional requirements. Non-functional requirements. Future scope. Analysis models. Data dictionary. Use cases. User interface. Conclusion....»

Employee performance evaluation system

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Theses   |   04/14/2009   |   .doc   |   188 pages
Document abstract : «This project is developed for providing physical and intranet access to various functions performed by the Administrator and the Employees. Basically this project is developed for the HR department to gather the necessary information on any employee...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Objectives of the study. Tools and platform used. Document analysis. Program code. Procedure of testing. Procedures of input and output screens. Implementation of security for the software development . Limitations of the...»

Setting up intranet facilities

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Theses   |   04/14/2009   |   .doc   |   135 pages
Document abstract : «An intranet is an internal company network that uses the Internet standards of HTML HTTP and TCP/IP communication protocols along with a graphical web browser to support business application and provide department, interdepartmental and company wide...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Company profile. Project planning. Scope of the software. Resource. Cost involved. Research analysis. Customer requirement specification. Process of coding. Process of testing. Documenta...»

The software 'Programming arena'

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Theses   |   04/15/2009   |   .doc   |   114 pages
Document abstract : «The Programming Arena is basically a distributed program which will be available on internet. It is the project which has been developed to help learners of different programming languages. It is a system which provides Free Tutorials of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is the Programming Arena?. Three stages of Programming Arena. Users of Programming Arena are broadly divided into two types. Objectives. Salient features of tools and environment used. What is Java?. History of Java. Importance of...»

An assessment of a nurse’s work with an elderly person within the mental health environment

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   04/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «This account will reflect on the skills of a nurse, observed at an older person functional mental health unit. It will focus on the organization of care, and skills used when dealing with a Multi Disciplinary Team. (MDT) It gives an understanding...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Considerations for the psychological, sociological, and biological needs of the patient. The importance of the patient in the process. The theories of Morse . The skill in informing Mrs. Patel of possible change . The interview with...»

A nursing management perspective of a critical incident report

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   04/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The assignment will discuss a critical incident from a nursing management perspective, being an admission assessment experienced during placement. It is not a care study. There will be an overview of the nurse-managers responsibilities during the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Time frame guidance . Good management of a patients care. That healthcare professionals and poor communication skills. A good nurse-manager . The essence of managing and reducing risk . The Waterlow Pressure Damage and Assessment . A...»

Computer graphics

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Term papers   |   04/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The importance and application of computer graphics ranges from being able to play a three dimensional videogame to being able to quickly visualize automotive, aerospace, and even biological shapes and figures. Prototypes and models have become...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The importance and application of computer graphics. The importance of graphics cards. The advancement of graphic cards and the technology involved. 2D and 3D modeling and rendering of graphics. Bitmap and Vector graphics. The...»

VSAT: Satellite communications

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Term papers   |   04/15/2009   |   .doc   |   29 pages
Document abstract : «This report provides a review and assessment of satellite technologies for providing broadband data communications using Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) network systems. In this context, "broadband" means that the application requires a data...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A report on the review and assessment of satellite technologies. An introduction to VSAT or 'Very Small Aperture Terminal'. Typical applications for interactive VSAT networks. Band frequencies. The C-band. The Ku-band. The...»

A history of epilepsy and the important contributions of John Hughlings Jackson

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Term papers   |   04/16/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The word epilepsy is derived from the Greek verb epilambanein, meaning to be seized, to be overwhelmed by surprise (The History and Stigma of Epilepsy, 2003; Temkin, 1971). Epilepsy is a relatively common brain disorder − affecting between...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Epilepsy: As it is understood today. Epileptic seizures. The classification of the epilepsies and epileptic syndromes. History of epilepsy up to hughlings jackson. Beginnings of modern ideas on epilepsy. Who is Hughlings Jackson?. The...»

Effects of mindfulness meditation and citalopram on worry and brain activation in patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder(GAD)

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   04/16/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a type of anxiety disorder that affects over four million Americans in any year (NIMH, 2000). There is much research that shows anxiety can lead to a magnitude of health ailments, including cardiovascular...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction and statement of the problem. Background and significance (review of the literature). Research design and methods. Treatment protocol. Citalopram and the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. ...»

A possible neural basis for autism: Oxytocin and Vasopressin expression

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   04/16/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Autism is a devastating developmental disorder which is one of five disorders that are termed Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). Autism is commonly associated with qualitative impairment in social interaction and communication as well as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Finding a hypothesis that explains the wide range of behavior deficits . How oxytocin and vasopressin affect social behavior. Immuno reactive studies . The specificity of the networks that are involved with oxytocin and...»

Development of a simulator for radar interface in Bharat Electronics Limited

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Theses   |   04/16/2009   |   .doc   |   52 pages
Document abstract : «Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was established in 1954 as a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defense. BEL, a premier Professional Electronics Company of India, has established and nurtured a strong in-house R&D base over the years to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Company profile. Development and engineering (D & E) department . Introduction to the project . Objective. Concept of simulation. Rotation. Test equipment and automation. PCB fabrication. Quality control (works). Works...»

Height and seed type preferences of the Black-Capped Chickadee

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Term papers   |   04/16/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The practices and behaviors employed by the black-capped chickadee displayed selective strategies towards the active foraging of food in the months prior to winter. The chickadees would collect food at a high rate, hide them, and subsequently return...»

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

Online airline reservation system

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Theses   |   04/16/2009   |   .doc   |   49 pages
Document abstract : «One of the most common modes of travel is traveling by air. Customers who wish to travel by air nowadays have a wide variety of airlines and a range of timings to choose from. Nowadays competition is so fierce between airlines that there are lot of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Background study of online airline reservation system. Problem description. Theoretical and conceptual development. What is Microsoft NET?. What are Service Oriented Architectures (SOA)?. What are the Current Microsoft Products and...»

Legal and Economic Analysis of the Use of Performance Enhancing Drugs

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   04/20/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «Drug testing of athletes has been a controversial issue since the dawn of sports competition. The use of performance enhancing drugs remains a heavily debated issue of sports policy that has reached the congressional and Supreme Court level....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Which substances are regulated?. Sports organization testing National Collegiate Athletic Association. Professional sports testing. NFL. Major league baseball. Federal Government Regulation. Reasons for federal regulation. Judicial...»

Patient's right to refuse life sustaining treatment

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   04/21/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «Medicine and law overlap in regards to numerous issues, none more controversial than a patient's right to refuse life sustaining treatment. When a patient is suffering an incurable and irreversible medical condition they face the extremely difficult...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. History of a patient's right to refuse medical treatment. Conflict with the physician's interest in preserving life. Withdrawing versus withholding treatment. Conflict in withdrawing artificial nutrition. Decision making process. Who...»

Analyzing district nursing in relation to the diabetic patient

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In today's National Health Service (NHS) developments in technology, changing patterns of disease and reduced length in hospital stays are putting district nurses at the heart of Government policy. Liberating the Talents, the governments framework...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. NHS Plan (2004b): Program to improve care for patients with long term conditions. Diabetes mellitus . The National Service Framework (NSF) for Diabetes . Gaining access to appropriate diabetes services: Forbes and Morris . The guide to...»

Designing an electro-mechanical device with automatic target detection and firing mechanism and a provision for remote controlling the device

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Research papers   |   04/23/2009   |   .doc   |   35 pages
Document abstract : «The main aim of any security organization is to provide a comprehensive security net to its client. However, in the process the cost of the whole process in terms of labor and money needs to be considered. Many times the work force gets limited due...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Features. Components used. Microcontrollers. DTMF coder . DTMF decoder. 555 timer. Stepper motor. Relays. Parallel port. Hardware description. Microcontroller. Block diagram. Explanation of the block diagram. Software...»

Characterization of the niche for stem cell self-renewal in the hippocampus

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   04/23/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Shortly after John Gearhart's amazing discovery of isolating and growing embryonic stem cells in culture, he made the following prediction, "The potential of these unique, versatile cells for human biologic studies and medicine is enormous". In...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Stem cell 'Hubs'. Stem cell hubs in the brain?. Approaches to identify niche signaling pathways in the brain. Understanding 'The Hub'. Conclusion. References....»

A novel antibiotic drug delivery mechanism

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   04/23/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «On the most basic level, protein engineering entails changing an existing protein sequence for a new purpose.1 Although a rather young field, the last decade has seen a giant leap in the understanding of protein structure and function. The advent of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Discussion on domain insertion technique in creating molecular switches. Targeted antibiotic drug delivery. Conclusion. References....»

Investigating the frequencies of gene and genotype in the human population

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Term papers   |   04/23/2009   |   .doc   |   21 pages
Document abstract : «Mendelian genetics is built on the work done by the "father of genetics", Gregor Johann Mendel (1822-1884). His contributions to the study of inheritance paved the way for our basic understanding of how traits are inherited from one generation to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mendelian traits. Population genetics. Hardy Weinberg equilibrium. Testing of hypothesis. Aim and objective. Methodology. Data sampling techniques. Data collection techniques. Photos. Data sheets. Data analysis and calculation. Result...»

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