Attention Deficit Disorder / Treatment & Associated Difficulties
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A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the current literature on ADD and considers the implications for educators. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Add3.wps

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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A 5 page research paper that gives an overview of this prevalent syndrome that affects from 1 to 2% of the school-age population. The writer looks at the DMS-IV definition of this disorder as well as possible causes and the most accepted forms of treatment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Adhd3.wps

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adolescents
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A 15 page paper that provides an overview of the major diagnostic, epidemiological and treatment processes for ADHD and predicators of outcomes for adolescents. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Hyperact.wps

Coping With ADHD
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A 10 page research paper on Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) which is the mostly frequently diagnosed childhood behavior disorder. Currently, 600,000 school-age children are on medication for ADHD whose symptoms can cause trouble both academically and socially. The writer's main focus in this paper is on how it impacts the family and the early school years. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: ADHDcope.wps

Correlations Between Age And ADHD
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This 5 page report discusses the connection between age and incidents of ATHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Recent research has shown that not enough clear information has been received as related to age factors in ADHD and that, far too often, assumptions about the disorder are made based on the age of the child. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: ADDage.wps

Ritalin as a Therapeutic Intervention for Treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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A 12 page paper discussing the effectiveness of Ritalin in the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: Rithyper.wps

The Sociology Of Attention Deficit Disorder
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A 45 page research paper that discusses and analyzes the diagnosis of ADD and ADHD. The writer argues that ADHD is a very over-diagnosed condition that relieves children and parents of taking responsibility for the children's misdeeds. Significant data from research studies is offered to support the position. Additionally, the writer discusses why over-diagnosis and over-medication is a fact of our society. Bibliography lists 31 sources.
Filename: Sclgyadd.wps

Parkinson's Disease: Treatment
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A 9 page paper which discusses the various forms of treatment for Parkinson's disease. A description of the disease is presented, followed by an illustration of the drug treatments for the condition. The remainder of the paper, and the primary focus, deals with various therapies that appear to help the individual who suffers from Parkinson's. These therapies include physical therapy, music therapy, and Yoga. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAparkins.wps

Parkinson's Disease # 2
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Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects muscle control. This 8 page report looks at its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. The writer is especially concerned with the importance of dopamine deficit-- as the major cause of Parkinson's Disease. Particular attention is paid to such controversial treatments as Levodopa, Parlodel, and Permax. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Parkinso.wps

Parkinson's Disease / An Overview of Treatment Options
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A 14 page overview of the various treatment methodologies for Parkinson's disease. Emphasizes the use of the drug pramipexole and gives an overview of other treatment options such as posteroventral medial pallidotomy surgery and fetal tissue implant. Includes a 1 page Roman Numeral outline. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Parkdis.wps

Multiple Sclerosis
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10 pages on Multiple Sclerosis. The writer defines the disease, its onset, symptoms, unpredictable course, difficult clinical diagnosis, treatment, etc; FREE pie Chart included in Appendix section to illustrate the frequency of several types of MS. Bibliography lists 8+ comprehensive sources.
Filename: Multipsc.wps

Hepatitus B Virus:
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This 6 page paper examines Hepatitis B as a serious disease that affects more than 1 million Americans, with about 140,000 more becoming infected each year. Liver function, viral transmission, and prevention are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBhepB.doc.

The Case Against Forced Military Anthrax Vaccination
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A 22 page paper evaluating the validity of the Department of Defense's staunch support for mandatory anthrax vaccinations of all members of the US armed forces. The paper gives an overview of the disease and Louis Pasteur's discovery of a vaccination against it. It reviews conditions surrounding other controversial health issues and concludes that, given the military's history of direct lack of consideration for the well being of troops or civilians in the Cold War years, its reluctance to accept any responsibility for Agent Orange consequences and its absolute denial that Gulf War Syndrome exists at all, troops would be wise to resist accepting the vaccine until Congress can manage to withdraw all funding for the project. Antibiotic treatment is highly effective when diagnosis is early. The paper favors abandoning the vaccination project completely. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
Filename: KSanthMil.wps

Battling Glaucoma
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An 8 page comprehensive research paper in which the writer discusses symptoms, occurrence, and treatment of glaucoma. The strength and weaknesses of various medications and laser surgery methods are assessed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Glaucoma.wps

Physical Therapy / An Answer for Diabetes
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In this 9 page research paper, the writer discusses physical therapy treatments for diabetics. The role of the physical therapist is particularly emphasized as is some of the current research on helping diabetic patients. an Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Diabphys.wps

Medical Concerns Involving Mental Disorders
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A 14 page paper which discusses various concerns in the medical community in relationship to patients who suffer from mental disorders such as depression. A section is presented which discusses why animals are used in research, why it is important to use animals, and what kind of animals are used and why. Another section details medicinal approaches to the conditions of depression, and the use of ECT for treatment of depression. The next section discusses possible complications of combined medications as would be necessary in treating other conditions. The final section discusses mental illnesses in children and information pertaining to attention deficit problems. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: RAmedment.wps

The Borna Virus / Its Link to Depression in Humans
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A 9 page discussion of the Borna virus, an infectuous agent which attacks the central nervous system, and its link to depression and other psychiatric disorders in humans. Presents the most current research on the virus and concludes that, although it is highly probable, no definative proof yet exists which definitively incriminates Borna in human psychiatric disorders.
Filename: Bornavir.wps