Congestive Heart Failure: Alternatives to Surgery
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An 8 page discussion of the treatment interventions for congestive heart failure. The author presents the thesis that "surgical procedures used to treat patients with congestive heart failure do not prolong or improve the quality of life" and suggests that medicines and an appropriate diet are often preferable. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPhrtCng.rtf
Paper Title: Congestive Heart Failure: Alternatives to Surgery

Contribution of Legionella pneumophilia's Natural Environment to its Pathogenesis Ability
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A 6 page paper discussing the manner in which this organism's method of survival in nature contributes to its pathogenicity. L. pneumophilia is absolutely an aerobic bacterium. It favors the environment of water where there is the presence also of metal, such as water holding tanks, commercial cooling systems and shower heads, which ultimately could be important in determining its control through methods other than those currently available. An intracellular organism, it is highly adaptable to rapidly changing environmental conditions and shows the greatest affinity for those human cells that most closely match its preferred natural environment. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Patho.wps
Paper Title: Contribution of Legionella pneumophilia's Natural Environment to its Pathogenesis Ability

Controlling Asthma
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A 10 page paper that begins by reporting the prevalence of asthma and the contradictions between the symptoms patients report and their perception of how well they are controlling this disease. The essay discusses triggers, allergens and irritants, the typical treatment, the latest research connecting stress to asthma attacks and ideas for how patients and caregivers can help better control this condition. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGasthma6.rtf
Paper Title: Controlling Asthma

Coping With Spinal Cord Injury
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A 10 page paper. This essay reports what spinal cord injury and the different types of injury in terms of severity. The results of such an injury are reported along with the diagnostic process needed. The symptoms and possible complications are discussed. Some of the treatments and interventions that are used with these patients are reported. The writer also comments on life satisfaction how people might cope with such an injury and the importance of having a strong social network and taking charge of one's own life. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGspicp.RTF
Paper Title: Coping With Spinal Cord Injury

Coronary Artery Disease
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A 19 page overview of coronary artery disease. This paper reviews the causes, etiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment. Clinical considerations are delineated as are follow-up strategies such as rehabilitation and education. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
Filename: PPhrtDs1.rtf
Paper Title: Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention
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A 12 page research paper that defines and examines primary and secondary prevention efforts in regards to coronary artery disease (CAD). The writer's primary focus is on how prevention intervention affect women. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: khcad.rtf
Paper Title: Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Coronary Artery Disease: Causes and Approaches
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A 12 page discussion of the causes and interventional methods of cardiac disease. Elaborates on the role of plaque and bacteria as causative factors of heart disease. Emphasizes the importance of education and rehabilitation both in reducing the occurrence of heart disease and treating individuals and families who suffer form the condition. Includes a onepage Roman Numeral Outline. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPheart3.wps
Paper Title: Coronary Artery Disease: Causes and Approaches

Correct Site Surgery: Measures to Prevent the Horrors of Wrong Site Amputations and Other Flawed Site Surgeries
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A 4 page discussion of the importance of standards released by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) in 2003 in addressing wrong site surgeries. These measures have three important components: 1. preoperative verification, 2. marking, and 3. patient involvement in the marking process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPmedSrg.rtf
Paper Title: Correct Site Surgery: Measures to Prevent the Horrors of Wrong Site Amputations and Other Flawed Site Surgeries

Critique of “The Quiet Room” by L. Schiller and A. Bennett
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This is a 5 page critique of “The Quiet Room” by L. Schiller and A. Bennett. The 1994 book “The Quiet Room: A Journey Out of the Torment of Madness” by Lori Schiller and Amanda Bennett, tells the story of Schiller’s struggle with the illness, treatment and lifestyle of a schizophrenic. The book is important in many aspects as horrific as the tales may appear, they are typical of experiences of schizophrenics: from the onset of the symptoms of the illness; to the realization and acceptance of the illness; to the maze of the health care system; and to (hopefully) successful treatment of the illness. The book has been adopted by the mental health care community as a realistic and candid report on the mental turmoil and institutional nightmares schizophrenics must endure while going through the steps from diagnosis through treatment. The book also provides useful insight and hope to families of schizophrenics which are emphasized in the support of Schiller’s family. Finally the book provides hope and inspiration to schizophrenics as well who are able to read Schiller’s own documentation of her road to recovery and the productive lifestyle she leads today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TJLSchi1.rtf
Paper Title: Critique of “The Quiet Room” by L. Schiller and A. Bennett

Crohn's Disease
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the disease with a concentration on treatment and how a patient lives with symptoms. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA148IBD.rtf
Paper Title: Crohn's Disease

Cryptococcus Neoformans
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Cryptococcus Neoformans is a pathogen to humans and can cause a range of conditions from asymptomatic illness to lethal systemic disease. This 3 page paper looks at the pathogen, its' ecology, the diseases, symptoms, occurrence, treatment and prognosis. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TECryptoN.rtf
Paper Title: Cryptococcus Neoformans

Current Status on Acromegaly
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A 6 page paper giving an overview of acromegaly, a disease caused by the over-production of growth hormone in the pituitary gland. Acromegaly affects older adults, and contributes to a shortened life expectancy. Though the same pattern of activity in children results in excessive growth and is referred to as gigantism, the observed effects of excessive growth hormone in adults are far different than those observed in children. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Acromega.wps
Paper Title: Current Status on Acromegaly

Cymbalta
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A 4 page paper which examines the new drug cymbalta. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAcym.rtf
Paper Title: Cymbalta

Cytochrome P450
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Cytochrome P450 (CYP450 or P450) is the term used for a sizeable quantity of oxidative enzymes that are evolutionarily related. This 24 page paper looks at what these enzymes are, where they are found, their catalytic cycle, the physical characteristics, the importance to humans including how they are induced in humans, the genes and what happens when they do not function correctly. The bibliography cites 30 sources.
Filename: TEcytoP450.rtf
Paper Title: Cytochrome P450

David Morris/Postmodern Illness
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A 3 page essay that discusses the principal thesis in Morris's What is Postmodern Illness? In this text, Morris addresses the topic of disease from the standpoint of how specific illnesses have interacted with culture, embedding themselves into the fabric of a society. As Morris points out, it is a "curious fact that almost every era seems marked by a distinctive illness that defines or deeply influences it" (Morris 50). In the sections leading up to his discussion of what constitutes a defining illness for the postmodern era, Morris explores how "Plague, melancholy, gout, syphilis, tuberculosis and cancer" influenced special eras in history (Morris 56). The writer discusses Morris's take on the bubonic plague, tuberculosis and AIDS. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khdmill.rtf
Paper Title: David Morris/Postmodern Illness

DECUBITUS ULCERS, ELDER CARE AND COSTS: AN ANALYSIS
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This 12-page paper focuses on the cost of decubitus ulcers to nursing homes. The paper discusses causes of decubitus ulcers, provides statistics on costs (and why the costs are incurred) and offers some solutions to reduce cost. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MTdeculc.rtf
Paper Title: DECUBITUS ULCERS, ELDER CARE AND COSTS: AN ANALYSIS

Definitions of Deviance
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An 8 page discussion of our societal construct of deviance. Under the medical model deviance is nothing more than a pathology, a view many psychiatrists and sociologists find disquieting. These same professionals prefer to look at deviance form a conflict and labeling standpoint. They view it as not simply a disease but something that can also be caused by society itself in the way we tend to categorize those that are outside the norm. The author reviews each of these approaches and concludes that despite the many criticisms of the medical model of deviance, there are many advantages to approaching deviance as a pathology. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPdevia2.rtf
Paper Title: Definitions of Deviance

DEHYDRATION, ITS EFFECTS AND TREATMENTS
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This 11 page paper details the effects of dehydration on the body, some common causes, and the treatment of mild to severe dehydration. Examples are given, for both the geriatric patient and for a pediatric application. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Mbdehy.rtf
Paper Title: DEHYDRATION, ITS EFFECTS AND TREATMENTS

Dementia
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A 5 page paper which examines the pathology, etiology, symptoms, complications, diagnoses, prognosis, and treatment of this collective term used to describe several types of diseases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGdementia.rtf
Paper Title: Dementia

Dementia
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7 pages in length. Technological advancement is routinely heralded as the saving grace of the human race; with people living longer and – for the most part – healthier lives by virtual of medical technology, the elderly are able to age with a greater quality of life. However, there are downsides to the greatly extended lifespan many countries experience where modern discovery is unable to slow down the progression of disease, not the least of which is that of dementia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCDementia.rtf
Paper Title: Dementia

Dental Fillings: History, Types and Uses
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An 8 page discussion of the history of dental fillings. Traces the filling from ancient times to present exploring the various types of materials which were used. Explains that the choice of filling is related to performance but also to availability and cost. Notes that the evolutionary path of fillings is tied as well to the evolutionary paths of other dentistry aspects such as drill evolution and the development of molding techniques and materials. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPdentFi.wps
Paper Title: Dental Fillings: History, Types and Uses

Dental Hygiene and Pediatric Patients' Special Needs
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A 6 page paper discussing some of the advantages hygienists have over parents in influencing children and teens to practice proper hygienic activities. As a growing segment of the population slips between those groups eligible for public dental care and those able to take advantage of routine private care, the message of the hygienist has become more important than at any other time. As a professional who is not that voice of 'parent,' teens also are frequently more apt to listen to the message of the hygienist and put it into practice. The paper also addresses what constitutes a 'healthy' snack in the context of dental hygiene, such as cheese for neutralizing enamel-damaging acids and raw, crunchy fruits and vegetables for their cleansing benefits as well as their nutrient value. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Denthyg.wps
Paper Title: Dental Hygiene and Pediatric Patients' Special Needs

Dental Hygiene And Phobia
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There are many people who, for different reasons, have a very real and often debilitating fear of dentists. The fear of pain or the use of a needle, an aversion to the sights, sounds or smells that are encountered in a dentist's office or a cultural background that lends no importance to dental health - all of these could keep a person away from the dentist. The solution accepted by most professionals is an emphasis on preventative measures. Better dental care and early intervention will decrease the probability of painful, complicated or intrusive measures and possibly reduce the mount of trauma associated with the visit. This 10 page paper looks at phobia in terms of dentistry and the best strategy for an effective influence on dental phobia - education about and strict adherence to preventative measures such as using fluoride, efficient personal dental care, regular visits to the dentist and attention to the diet. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Dentphob.wps
Paper Title: Dental Hygiene And Phobia

Dental Implants
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A 5 page research paper in which the writer discusses root form implants, -- one type of dental implant being touted as a significant way of replacing dentures and uncomfortable dental prosthetics. The process utilizes a titanium "screw" onto which replacement teeth are secured. Bibliography lists 4 sources cited.
Filename: Dental.wps
Paper Title: Dental Implants

Dental Phobia
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In 6 pages the author discusses the condition commonly known as dental phobia. There are many phobias experienced by people. Some are afraid of heights. Others are afraid of closed-in spaces. One big phobia among today's population is dental phobia. Yes, that's right. The fear of dentists and/or dental procedures is a really big one. In fact, a surprising number of people have dental phobia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Phobdent2.wps
Paper Title: Dental Phobia

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