Scoliosis

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction Over the course of the last several decades notable advances have been made in medical science. Because of these advances, it is now possible for physicians to identify medical conditions and alleviate them before they become a chronic...»

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

Overview of the Developments in Biotechnology

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/12/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the last two decades, biotechnology has become a significant part of the scientific community. The contributions made by biotechnology have notably changed the way in which scientists and laymen look at the potential of science to...»

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

Soil degradation and water pollution in Africa and what other countries have done to tackle this problem

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In recent months, Africa has been widely mentioned in the popular press. While the focus of this media attention has been the AIDS epidemic that is occurring in the region, it is important for Westerners to understand that there are a host of other...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Environmental and social factors that may aid or hinder development in Africa will also be addressed.. Soil Degradation and Water Pollution in Africa. Solid Degradation. Water Pollution. Managing Environmental Problems. Soil...»

The development and application of hydrogen energy in the United States

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In his State of the Union Address, President Bush made the observation that the United States had become addicted to foreign oil. The recent surge in gas prices is clearly reflective of this addiction. Americans have become so reticent in their oil...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hydrogen Energy?An Overview. Research on Hydrogen Energy. Conclusion....»

Development and Implementation of Electronic Medical Records System

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Abstract In recent years, nursing practice has been notably impacted by the development of computer technology. As a result the practice of nursing informatics has increased drastically. One of the most notable technologies to develop in this...»

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

Comparing and Contrasting the Phonological and Cerebellar Theories of Dyslexia

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/10/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «By definition, developmental dyslexia is a "discrepancy between the reading ability and intelligence in children receiving adequate reading tuition" (Ramus et al, 2002). There has been substantial empirical evidence lending support to genetic causes...»

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

Brain Craniotomy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   06/09/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Undoubtedly, the brain is an essential organ of the human body. Without this vital organ, senses such sight, hearing, tasting, smelling and feeling cannot be put to use. The brain controls everything in the human body 1 and is considered a complex...»

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

The RotaShield Fix

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/06/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The field of biomedicine is wrought with ethical questions and dilemmas. As researchers and medical professions work to improve our quality of health, they must constantly evaluate the appropriateness of their efforts, especially when weighted...»

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

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

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/06/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The implicit belief of medical anthropologists is that culture does have an impact on the structure, realities, and perceptions of medical practice. Medicine is distinctive to specific cultures, and regardless of whether or not such individualized...»

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

Peruvian Encounters with Unsafe Abortions

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/06/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «For the women of Peru, obtaining an abortion is an incredibly risky and life-threatening affair. The unsafe techniques and lack of proper care translate into a substantial amount of maternal morbidity and mortality. Considering that the technology...»

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

Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Uzbekistan

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/06/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis is an extremely threatening disease for an individual and a country to contract. TB patients in the Central Asia Region are ten times more likely to have MDR-TB than rest of the world (1). Uzbekistan especially...»

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

Hypertension: One of The Leading Causes of Death in Venezuela

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/06/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Hypertension is an extremely prevalent disease whose burden is most influential on the development of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Considering the ease of its prevention, hypertension should be employed as an effective route for...»

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

Bolivia: Macro Issues in Micronutrient Deficiencies

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/05/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Bolivia experiences a level of micronutrient deficiencies strong enough to cause concern for the health and development of its population. Iron and vitamin A deficiencies affect the scope of the population, with a particularly strong toll on rural...»

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

Epidemiological Profile: Cervical Cancer in Haiti

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/05/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Cervical cancer takes a pervasive yet insidious toll on the lives of women. Haitian women in particular are dramatically affected by death and disability induced by cervical cancer. Yet the characteristics and natural history of cervical cancer...»

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

Communicating the Fight for Polio Vaccines

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/05/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «For our society, polio was an intense and dramatic disease that was eradicated almost as quickly as it came. Now polio remains a fleeting memory of both the tragedy of disease and the "miracle" of science, yet other nations who are not so fortunate...»

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

Issues in Communicating the Avian Influenza Pandemic

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/05/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The threat of avian influenza is one that differs significantly from the annual dose of flu we experience, and the occurrence of an influenza pandemic would be devastating if the public relied only on its current typical flu attitudes and practices....»

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

Tuberculosis and HIV Coordination

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/05/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Tuberculosis and HIV are responsible for the greatest burden on public health systems around the world. Their individual burdens continue to rise, straining the abilities of public health through their subsequent morbidity and mortality, yet their...»

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

How the Human Body Responds to Physiological Health Threats

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The onset of a cold of the flu often brings with it a host of maladies that are difficult for the individual to manage. Fevers, coughing, sneezing and vomiting are just a few of the things that take place when the body gets sick. While most of these...»

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

Data Mining and Warehousing and its Impact on Banking Organizations

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the last several years, the development and proliferation of information technology has impacted most industries. As the result of new technology, organizations are now able to collect and analyze data for the development and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Data Mining, OLAP and Warehousing in the Banking Industry. OLAP?Online Analytical Processing. Data Warehousing. Conclusion....»

Dilemmas surrounding Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/04/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Over the course of the last three decades, scientists have made many notable advances in medicine and technology. While many of these advances have been viewed as a boon for the development of society, some have brought with them precarious ethical...»

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

AIDS in Africa (2005)

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   06/04/2008   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Research on the historical development of HIV/AIDS demonstrates that the first cases of this disease can be traced back to 1978. Although AIDS had not been identified at that time, five men in different parts of the world had died from unusual, yet...»

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

The Race to Locate BRCA1 (Breast Cancer 1)

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In an interview, Dr. Mary-Claire King said, "To me, the most interesting questions are those that have potentially a very practical outcome."1 One of these questions was, What causes breast cancer? This question perplexed Dr. King since she was...»

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

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

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In recent years, cholesterol has become a topic of paramount concern for public health. Research on cholesterol has shown that increased levels of this compound in the bloodstream can increase an individual's risk for the development of a host of...»

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

An essay on the benefits of breast feeding

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   School essay   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Child and maternal health have become significant issues for public health officials. Although infant mortality in the United States is currently at an all-time low, this is not the case in many developed and underdeveloped nations. For this reason,...»

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

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

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/02/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and progressive illness of the central nervous system that damages the brain and the spinal cord. It may take different forms but all disrupt nerve function causing symptoms ranging from mild numbness and walking...»

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

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

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   05/30/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «For many women, a menstrual cycle is an inextricable part of being a woman. From the onset of menarche, through childbirth, and into menopause, a woman's feminine nature is defined by menstruation, a uniquely female experience. In the twenty-first...»

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

Digital Evolution

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Presentation   |   05/29/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The turn of the new century has brought outstanding leaps in the realm of technology. The rapid progression of technological development has changed the way our society operates. Moreover, the influence of technology has taken over our lives as a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Craig Barrett. The global knowledge economy. Technology as the fabric of life. Moore's law today. Changes in the microscopic level. Value of education: Focus on feople. Technology opportunity in healt...»

Wireless Internet: Structure for the Urban Future

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Presentation   |   05/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The battle for control of public airwaves is nothing new. Following in the steps of radio and cellular telephones, wireless Internet - or wireless fidelity, known and trademarked as WiFi - is becoming the next major wireless permanent...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Confusing the issue . Boston, New York, and San Francisco: Promoting plans for citywide wireless internet. Problems installing public WiFi . The lack of public wireless Internet service. The point of wireless technology...»

An overview of CO2 Sequestration

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Presentation   |   04/28/2008   |   .ppt   |   33 slides
Document abstract : «Climate change is now widely recognised as a long term threat. It is thought that the climate is being changed by the increasing emissions of greenhouse gases, especially CO2, arising from human activities. Useful reductions in CO2 emissions can be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. CO2 Increase, 2003-2030. Geological storage of Carbon Di Oxide. Motivation. The Sleipner CO2 injection. CO2 injected and its impact. CO2 injection: Statement. The Salah project. Conclusion. References....»

Cells Involved in Immunity

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   04/25/2008   |   .ppt   |   22 slides
Document abstract : «Development of T & B Lymphocytes Thymus-derived cells (T lymphocytes) mediate cellular immune responses; bone marrow-derived cells (B lymphocytes) are involved in humoral immunity. Both T and B lymphocytes are derived from precursor or stem cells...»

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

Atopic Disease

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   04/25/2008   |   .ppt   |   20 slides
Document abstract : «Clinical manifestations resembling allergic hypersensitivity can also occur in the absence of an immunologic mechanism. Specific examples include nonallergic (intrinsic) asthma, which is triggered by the effect of inhaled dusts and fumes, weather...»

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

The commercialization of the Medical Profession

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   04/25/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «With injuries happening daily it is no wonder that the medical field is constantly growing and evolving. This field has actively changed since its early incarnation during the Roman Era in which medicine was based on theory not science (Greig 41)....»

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

Find the Right Doctor to Give You Hope

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   04/25/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In today's environment of advanced medical practices and practitioners, it still amazes me that some doctor's are so set in their ways that they are not willing to try alternative therapies for more debilitating conditions. When scientists can clone...»

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

The Giant Panda

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   04/23/2008   |   .pdf   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Giant Panda, scientifically known as the Ailurodopa melanoleuca, is considered an endangered species found in a few mountain ranges in central China, Sichuan, Shannxi, and the Gansu Provinces, according to the Smithsonian National Zoological...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The make up of the animals. Massicot's views on the life of the Giant Panda. The newborn. Mving for food. Conclusion. Resources....»

Temperature and Ocean Rising

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Term papers   |   04/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «One of the most controversial topics over the last few years has been the argument of what is going to happen to our planet in the future because of this theory called global warming. Global warming has been the main topic from geologists all the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Greenhouse effect. The concepts of global warming and the greenhouse effect. Major effects that would result from global warming . A major issue for everyone living on earth. Conclusion....»

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

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   04/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In humans, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) controls the body's circadian rhythms. Each day, sighted people have the opportunity to reset their internal clock based on the amount of ambient light entering their retinas. The retina contains a subset...»

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

EDTA Titration of Ca2+ and Mg2+ in Bottled Water

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Course material   |   04/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The objective of this experiment is to determine the total concentration of metal ions required to completely react with EDTA, or ethylene diamine tetra-acetate. The concentration determined will then be taken as the equivalent concentration of...»

Synopsis abstract : «EDTA titration of Ca2+ and Mg2+ in bottled water. Objective. Procedure. Apparatus. Data and sample calculations. Results and discussion. Titration with EDTA using Hydroxynaphthol indicator....»

Geographic Information Systems: Modeling and Analytical Shortcomings with a Landscape Archaeological Case Study

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Case study   |   04/14/2008   |   .doc   |   24 pages
Document abstract : «Archaeology has traditionally been defined relative to anthropology as "anthropology of the past" but an alternative viewpoint defines archaeology as "geography of the past." As with other geographically-based fields, archaeological research...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Commercial GIS shortfalls. Temporal GIS. 3-D GIS. Case Study: Landscape archaeology in the Granikos River Valley. Research motivation. Research goals. Research questions. Research approach. Surveying concerns. Data adjustments. A...»

Troia 2002 A Case Study in the Applications of Magnetometry

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Research papers   |   04/14/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Between July 26 and August 3, 2002, research was conducted by Prof. William Aylward of the UW-Madison Classics Department, Dr. Jim Compton Tucker of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Research Center, and Jamon Van Den Hoek in partnership with the Troia...»

Synopsis abstract : «Value of remote sensing in archaeology. History of remote sensing at Troia. Approach to project. The central research questions for the project. Magnetometry. Research difficulties. Other approaches. Electrical resistivity. Ground penetrating...»

The Telephone

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Research papers   |   04/11/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Phones have been integral to the evolution of communications and can be considered to have been the most prominent icon of interpersonal interactions over long distances. From the moment Alexander Graham Bell say those famous words to Thomas Watson...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Early history. The origins. Clashes between Bell and Gray . An Italian engineer who has also laid claim to the title of inventor. The telephone. Conclusion. References....»

PERCOCET: How it works

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   04/09/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Percocet is a well known pain killer used to treat pain for moderate to severe sufferers of a wide variety of ailments. Percocet, or similarly composed products containing narcotics, are prescribed by doctors quite often for various forms of serious...»

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

Skeletal Radiology and Bone Growth

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   04/09/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Radiographic examination is the key to the diagnosis of many skeletal abnormalities. It is essential that each bone be examined in its entirety, including the cortex, medullary canal (cancellous bone or spongiosa), and articular ends. The position...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Skeletal scintigraphy. Computed tomography. Skeletal growth and maturation. Prediction of adult height. Disturbance in skeletal growth and maturation. References....»

Analysis of an Association between Nicotine Dependence and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   02/19/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The goal of this paper is to evaluate the significance of the co-morbidity of nicotine abuse in adolescents afflicted with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Due to the nature of the disorder and its possible underlying pathophysiology...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Background. ADHD and the smoking epidemic. Prenatal exposure. Neurobiological support. Pliszka etal (1996) Multistage Hypothesis of ADHD. Self medication hypothesis. Conclusion. References....»

Novel pressure-relief wheelchair: research paper

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   02/09/2008   |   .doc   |   30 pages
Document abstract : «Pressure sores are painful and debilitating tissue wounds which commonly affect wheelchair users. Current treatment of pressure sores requires bed-rest for up to sixteen weeks, which is unacceptable for patients with active life-styles. The purpose...»

Synopsis abstract : «Nomenclature. Scope. Introduction to pressure ulcers. Pressure sore overview. Pressure sore incident rate and treatment cost. Managing and preventing pressure sores. Problem statement. Design constraints. Design goals. Americans with Disabilities...»

The Obesity Factor

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   School essay   |   01/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «As Becky waits for the bus on a chilly Thursday night she paces back and forth in anticipation. Stressing over why the bus is taking so long, she feels a pang of hunger in her stomach and realizing that she hasn't got anything at home to eat, she...»

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

E-mail: Use It or Lose It?

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   School essay   |   01/03/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Individuals living in today's modern world have differing opinions concerning the so-called advantages of new technology that is available to us. Some are pro- innovation and believe that it has had a positive effect on our lives, while others...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Positive uses of e-mail. Time as an aspect of convenience or inconvenience . Conclusion....»

Water Research Project

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   12/21/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The human body is composed of 50-80% water. Blood and muscles contain significant amounts, and approximately 95% of the brain is water. All body systems and organs need water to function properly, and will shut down without it. Most of the chemical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Dehydration and drinking too much water. Quality of drinking water. Problems effecting drinking water. Conclusion. References....»

Face Value: The Complexities of Genetic Engineering

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   School essay   |   12/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Society is no stranger to technology - it has been adapting it and advancing it for decades. Technology has completely revolutionized the way we interact each other as well as ourselves. Due to this complete integration, there has been an addiction...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The film Gattaca. Complication that can stem from genetic engineering. Weighing the good and the bad....»

Natural Selection vs. Divine Creation

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   School essay   |   12/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «From the beginning of the ideas presented by Charles Darwin in The Origin of Species, and their gaining support from the scientific community, the theory of evolution was been met with opposition. A great deal of this opposition came from religious...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Argument from Design. Charles Darwin's opposition of Paley's ideas. Paley's most classic example. The complexity of the eye according to Darwin. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Information System's Theory

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   School essay   |   12/17/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Karl E. Weick is one of the most influential people when it comes to organizational strategy and information systems. He was born on October 31, 1936 in Warsaw, Ind. and has served as a theorist and information specialist for many years, most...»

Synopsis abstract : «Background of the author. Central thesis being proposed. Significant concepts and ideas. Reasons for theory selection. The extent of a ?Good Theory?. References ....»

Effects of Road Salt on Germination and Growth

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   12/17/2007   |   .pdf   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «This report examined the effects of road salt in relation to growth and germination in the Brassica rapa, a common turnup flower. The initial questions considered if the salt would actually affect the growth. There were four groups of plants which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Materials and methods section. Results. Discussion. Acknowledgment. References....»

Results and Figures of Salt on Germination and Growth

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   School essay   |   12/17/2007   |   .pdf   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Finding the effects of salt on germination and growth of plants took twenty-two days of research. Each collection day the height, height of the leaf, color, height of the node, number of buds, and the number of the flowers were taken into account....»

Synopsis abstract : «Finding the effects of salt on germination. The first half of the experiment. The hypothesis....»

Brassica Rapa in Comparison With Sodium Chloride

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   School essay   |   12/17/2007   |   .pdf   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In this study the Brassica Rapa will be tested to see if salt water effects it's growth. Data will be taken from four different types of groups: distilled water; 0.25% of sodium chloride; 1.00% of sodium chloride; and 4.00% of sodium chloride....»

Synopsis abstract : «The Brassica Rapa. Uses. How plant cells protect from salt dammage. The strategy of injecting sodium into a plant. Conclusion. References....»

How Mad is Reefer?

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   School essay   |   12/04/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «From the age of twelve and older nearly 40% of our country, about 98 million Americans, has used Cannabis sativa for its psychological and physiological effects in much the same way as it has been throughout recorded history (AMA Council). This...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The governments say in how one chooses to treat oneself . The argument for those against . Deciding if cannabis creates adverse medical problems . Cerebral palsy . The status of Tourette's Syndrome . The Compassionate Investigational...»

Taking Candy from Strangers: Why Not?

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   School essay   |   12/03/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The word "stranger" carries negative connotations in society, especially when associated with the Internet. Parents are lectured by authorities to monitor their children's use of chat rooms. E-mail filters remove millions of unwanted and sometimes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Online business partnerships between strangers. Complimentary interests and skills . The strongest shared trait between strangers . The inclination of the players to watch each other. Conclusion....»

The Social History of LSD

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   School essay   |   11/27/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When Albert Hofmann created LSD 25 during experimentation in his laboratory, he had no idea what was to become of it, or what kind of an impact it would have. "Dr. Humphry Osmond invented the term 'psychodelic', which was later amended to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The government, the CIA and research and testing of psychedelic drugs. CIA's experiments with LSD. Testing acid on unwitting American citizens. The Psychedelic Research Project in 1960. The voyage of the Furthur . LSD and changes in...»

The CCR5-Delta 32 Genetic Mutation and Human Evolution

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   School essay   |   11/27/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Genetic mutations are not uncommon. They can happen for a variety of reasons and have a variety of effects. Those with negative effects are weeded out by natural selection, and those with positive effects prevail and are accumulated due to natural...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The CCR5-Delta32 mutation . The scientists that favor the smallpox origins argument . The basic question . Works cited....»

Venomous Lizards

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The two venomous lizards of the world are impressive creatures about which much misinformation has been spread for centuries. They have been thought to possess supernatural features such as poisonous breath, a stinging tail and the ability to spit...»

Synopsis abstract : «Anatomy. Venom. Clinical presentation. Management. Prehospital care. Hospital care. Morbidity and mortality. References....»

Venomous Snakes

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The term pit viper comes from the presence of paired, highly sensitive, thermoreceptor organs (pits) present on the forward portion of these snakes' heads. These structures, also known as foveal organs, serve the snake in locating prey, aiming...»

Synopsis abstract : «Anatomy. Pit vipers. Coral snakes. Venoms. Pit viper venom . Juvenile rattlesnakes. Neurotoxicity . Mojave toxin . Conclusion. References....»

An Assessment of Historical and Contemporary Land Use at Hedgehog Mountain, Freeport, Maine, via Field Observation

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The purpose of this investigation was to collect information that allowed the formulation of a hypothesis as to the land-use history of the Hedgehog Mountain preserve, and to correlate empirical observations with a limited literature review in an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Plant communities. Hydrology. Disturbance history. Discussion. Conclusion. References....»

Genes and Chromosomes

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «As a first approximation, genes can be defined as stretches of DNA that encode a single protein or a single functional RNA, such as an rRNA or tRNA. There are exceptions to this rule because there are mechanisms, such as alternative splicing of the...»

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

Pelvic Circulation

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «At the bifurcation of the aorta, the middle sacral artery arises posteriorly and travels on the pelvic surface of the sacrum to supply branches to the sacral foramina and the rectum. The common iliac arteries arise at the level of the fourth lumbar...»

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

Pelvic Innervations

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Surgical Anatomy of the Retroperitoneum, Kidneys, and Ureters; only the pelvic courses of its nerves are reviewed here. The iliohypogastric nerve (L1) travels between, and supplies, the internal oblique and the transversus muscles and pierces the...»

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

Anatomy of the Lower Urinary Tract and Male Genitalia

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The pelvic bones are the sacrum (the termination of the axial skeleton) and the two innominate bones. The latter are formed by the fusion of the iliac, ischial, and pubic ossification centers at the acetabulum. The ischium and pubis also meet below,...»

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

The Amnion

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The amnion at term is a tough and tenacious but pliable membrane. It is the innermost fetal membrane and is contiguous with the aminonic fluid. This particular avascular structure occupies a role of incredible importance in human pregnancy. In many...»

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

Blood Circulation in the Mature Placenta

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Because the placenta functionally represents a rather intimate association of the fetal capillary bed to maternal blood, its gross anatomy primarily concerns vascular relations. The fetal surface of the placenta is covered by the transparent amnion...»

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

Organization of Placenta

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «From the electron microscopic studies of Wislocki and Dempsey (1955), data were provided that permitted a functional interpretation of the fine structure of the placenta. There are prominent microvilli on the syncytial surface, corresponding to the...»

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

Embryonic and Placental Development

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In a description of the earliest stages of the human blastocyst, the wall of the primitive blastodermic vesicle was characterized as consisting of a single layer of ectoderm. As early as 72 hours after ovum fertilization, the 58-cell blastula had...»

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

Immunological Acceptance of the Conceptus

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Over the last half century, many attempts to explain the survival of the semiallogenic fetal graft have been proposed. One of the earliest explanations was based on the theory of antigenic immaturity of the embryo-fetus. This was disproved by...»

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

Fetal Tissues of the Fetal-Maternal Communication System

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The extravillous and villous trophoblasts are the embryonic-fetal tissues of the anatomical interface of the placental arm; the avascular fetal membranes-the amnion and chorion laeve-are the fetal tissues of the anatomical interface of the paracrine...»

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

The Decidua

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «This tissue is the specialized, highly modified endometrium of pregnancy. The transformation of secretory endometrium to decidua is dependent upon the action of estrogen and progesterone and other stimuli provided by the implanting blastocyst (or...»

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

Prementrual Syndromes

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «A variety of maladies, sometimes disabling, beset many ovulatory women in a recurrent manner during the luteal phase of each ovarian cycle. Although the biological basis for this association is not defined, evidence points to a causal relationship...»

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

Clinical Aspects of Menstruation

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Menstruation is the periodic discharge of blood, mucus, and cellular debris from the uterine mucosa. Menses occur at more or less regular, cyclical, and predictable intervals from menarche to menopause except during pregnancy, lactation,...»

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

Delirium

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Delirium, a clinical syndrome characterized as an acute disorder of attention and cognitive function, is the most frequent complication of hospitalization for elders and a potentially devastating problem. Delirium often is unrecognized despite...»

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

Intraneuronal Signaling Pathways

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Prior to delineating the organization of specific intraneuronal signaling pathways, it is important to consider, in general terms, their role in helping neurons interpret and respond to the barrage of afferent stimulation impinging on them...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Intraneuronal signaling pathways . The concept of neurons or networks of neurons. Major signaling pathways. Neurotransmitter receptors . Cyclic AMP . Cyclic GMP . Phosphoinositide (PI). Direct coupling between G proteins and ion...»

Ion Channels

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Structure and Function of Voltage-Gated Ion Channels Voltage-gated ion channels allow the flow of ions in response to changes in membrane voltage and are key elements in neuronal excitation and inhibition. Although ion channels can usually pass more...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The relation between primary protein structure and ion channel function . Toxins isolated from the buttercup family . Potassium (K+) channels . Delayed rectifier channels . M channels . KATP channels . Calcium (Ca2+) channels...»

Neurotransmitter and Ion Channels

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Classes of Neurotransmitters Much of the information transfer between neurons in the CNS occurs via chemical synapses. These synapses use a variety of messengers (neurotransmitters) that are released in a Ca2+-dependent fashion from presynaptic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Conductance mechanisms underlying neurotransmitter actions . Structure of neurotransmitter receptors . Conclusion. References....»

Sybaptic Plasticity

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In its simplest form, the postsynaptic response to neurotransmitter release can be mediated by a single protein complex. For example, nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are self-contained stimulus-response modules that both detect a stimulus,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Long term depression . Long term potentiation . The role of phosphorylation . Actions of psychotropic drugs . Conclusion. References....»

Principles of Cellular Electrophysiology

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Resting Membrane Potential In nerve cells, potassium ions (K+) are at higher concentration inside the membrane than outside whereas the opposite is true for sodium (Na+), calcium (Ca2+), and chloride (Cl-) ions (Fig. 1.9-1). The bulk solutions on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The neuronal membranes . Passive membrane properties. Conductance . Capacitance. Active membrane properties. Action potentials. The K+ equilibrium potential . Conclusion. References....»

Receptors and Second Messengers

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Neuropeptide receptors have undergone the same process of discovery and characterization that receptors for other neurotransmitters have enjoyed. The process begins with the pharmacological characterization of the receptor's physicochemical binding...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A powerful tools of molecular biology . Receptor population for peptides . Neuropeptide and second messenger signal transduction systems. Peptidases. Description. The metabolism of TRH . Neuroendocrine secretion. The peptides involved...»

Neuropeptides: Biology and Regulation

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The past several decades have witnessed a veritable explosion of knowledge about the central nervous system (CNS), and in no area has this been as impressive as in peptide neurobiology. Numerous peptide neurotransmitter candidates have been...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definition of a neuropeptide . The known behavioral effects of neuropeptides . The differences between neuropeptides and the classic monoamine and amino acid neurotransmitters. Distribution. Location of neuropeptides . Neuropeptides:...»

Physiology of Pregnancy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Endometrium/decidua is the anatomical site of blastocyst apposition, implantation, and placental development. The endometrium is the mucosal lining of the uterine cavity and the decidua is the highly modified and specialized endometrium of...»

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

Gas Chromatography

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Case study   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Chromatography is a technique used to separate and analyze chemicals. It was initially discovered in the early 1900's by chemist Mikhail Tsvett who was researching chlorophyll to separate plant pigments.1 The components undergoing separation are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Procedure. Results. Discussion. Conclusion. References....»

Pinus strobus - Eastern White Pine

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   11/20/2007   |   .ppt   |   26 slides
Document abstract : «Common: Eastern White Pine Scientific: Pinus strobus Derivation of name: Latin name for pine from Greek "pitus" / incense-bearing or a gum-yielding tree (pitchy) or [sic] Greek "strobus" (cone) [1] Also known as: white pine, northern white...»

Synopsis abstract : «Family Pinacea. More detail of Subgenus Strobus. Close relatives. How to identify White Pine. Place/Habitat. Conservation status. Associated animals. Mycorrhizae. Folk medicinal properties. Economic importance. Evolutionary history. Biggest white...»

Mites

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Mites make up the largest group in the class Arachnida. Most are small arthropods, and many are barely visible. Mites have two body regions, a small cephalothorax and a larger, unsegmented abdomen. The cephalothorax and abdomen are broadly joined,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Species, life cycle, and distribution. Scabies. Life cycle. Clinical aspects. Treatment and prevention. Zoonotic scabies. Trombiculid mites. Miscellaneous mites. Parasitiformes. Acarinifor...»

Lice

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Lice are small wingless insects that are ectoparasites of mammals. They are mostly host specific, and two species are human parasites: Pthirus pubis (pubic louse) and Pediculus humanus, with two varieties, P. h. capitis (head louse) and P. h....»

Synopsis abstract : «Species, life cycle, and distribution. Clinical aspects. Treatment and prevention. Conclusion. References....»

Venomous Species and Venoms

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Insects of the order Lepidoptera typically cause human envenomation, but effects generally are less serious than with hymenopterans. Injury usually follows contact with caterpillars, occurring less frequently with the cocoon or adult stage. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Venoms in Lepidoptera . The most important venomous caterpillar in the US. Stinging patterns. Clinical aspects. Treatment and prevention. Conclusion. References....»

Diptera: Two-winged flies

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Insects of the order Diptera are characterized by one pair of wings. The second pair is usually modified to form a pair of drumsticklike structures known as halteres. A typical life cycle consists of eggs, limbless larvae, pupae, and winged adults,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Biting midges (Culicoides). Blackflies (Simuliidae). Horseflies and deerflies (Tabanidae). Other biting diptera. Myiasis. Furuncular myiasis. Migratory myiasis. Wound myiasis. Conclusion. References....»

Wasting Away

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   School essay   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Over the centuries, numerous scientists have devoted their lives to curing the ailments that have plagued mankind. While some diseases (such as polio) have been heroically defeated, others still kill millions of people every year. HIV/AIDS, Ebola,...»

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

Human Pregnancy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   School essay   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Healthier mothers and babies ranks as one of the 10 great public health achievements in the United States between 1900 and 1999. At the beginning of the century, almost 1 in every 100 women giving birth in this country died of pregnancy-related...»

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

Perspectives on Obstetrics

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   School essay   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Medical writers have recently turned to the opening line of Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities to describe these prevailing times in medicine and obstetrics as "the best of times. . . the worst of times. . ." (Grumbach, 1999; Morrison, 2000)....»

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

Scorpion Envenomation

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Scorpion envenomation can result in distinct clinical syndromes. Most scorpion species' stings cause only local pain and inflammation that respond well to minimal supportive therapy and wound care. These scorpions pose no significant management...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Taxonomy and anatomy. Venom. Prevention. References....»

North American Venomous Reptile Bites

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «North America is unique in that it is home not only to venomous snakes, but also to the world's only known venomous lizards. Fortunately, bites by venomous reptiles in North America are relatively uncommon, although precise statistics are not...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Snake venoms . Allergy to reptile venoms. Bites by exotic snakes in the United States. References....»

North American Arthropod Envenomation and Parasitism

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The phylum Arthropoda contains about four fifths of the known animals of the world, and insects are the largest group of arthropods. Insects are an important part of the biota of all terrestrial and freshwater environments that support life; only in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Beetles and other insects. Delusions of parasitosis. Conclusion. References....»

Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Aging

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The process of aging produces important physiologic changes in the central nervous system, including neuroanatomic, neurotransmitter, and neurophysiologic changes. These processes result in age-related symptoms and manifestations for many older...»

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

Mushroom Toxicity

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Mushrooms are often considered the vermin of the vegetable world, likened to snakes, slugs, and worms. Some are regarded as mystical and others as delicacies. The location of tasty morels is passed from generation to generation, closely guarded from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The body of a fungus . Nontoxic mushrooms. Conclusion. References....»

Toxic Plant Ingestions

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Plants have served as both poisons and medicines. Dioscorides listed several hundred plant species in his first Materia Medica in 78 BC. Galen, in second-century Rome, catalogued plants, including those containing opiates, ergotamines, and other...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Method. The use of different instruments. The use of a manual sphygmomanometer. Oxygen consumption. Results. Discussion. References....»

The Effect of Ampicillin Amounts and Incubation Time on E. Coli Growth

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Penicillin, derived from the soil mold Penicillium, was the primary antibiotic used to cure bacterial infections after being discovered in 1928 by Alexander Fleming. Briefly following its discovery and mass production bacteria began expressing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Antibiotic resistance . E coli . Resistance to bacteria . Materials and methods . Results. Discussion. References....»

Generating Electricity

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Presentation   |   11/13/2007   |   .ppt   |   10 slides
Document abstract : «The blade of a turbine is tilted an angle. Movement of the air is channeled creating low and high pressures on the blade that force it to move. The blade is connected to a shaft which in turn is connected to an electrical generator. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Problems with wind power. Offshore vs. onshore. Locations. Bibliography....»

Bear Attacks

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Bears are one of the most widely distributed animals in the world. At least one of the eight bear species currently exists in Asia, Europe, North and South America, and the Arctic. Bears in Africa became extinct several million years ago. Australia...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The image of bears as 'Man eaters'. North American bears. Grizzly bears . Black bears. Polar bears. Discussion. References....»

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