Benign Female Pelvic Tumors: A Critical Review of Literature
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of benign female pelvic tumors, including cystic teratoma masses and dermoid masses. This paper assesses the anatomy, pathology and diagnostic perspectives that are utilized in forming treatment plans for non-cancerous pelvic tumors. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHPelvic.rtf

Best Practice in Ensuring Infected Wound Healing
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An 8 page consideration of the factors that enter into wound care. The author reviews the literature for approaches to wound care. The emphasis is made that appropriate wound care is not only specific to the type of wound but to the patient themselves. The nurse's careful interaction with the patient is critical in determining their needs and an address for those needs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPmedWounds.rtf

Beta Blockers
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A 5 page overview of the drug class referred to as Beta Blockers. Describes the wide range of applications in which these drugs are used including cardiac applications and opthamologic applications as well as less-commonly thought of applications such as the treatment of migraines. Distinguishes between selective and non-selective beta blockers (including propranolol, timolol, nadolol, betaxolol, and atenolol among others) and describes the benefits and possible problems associated with each. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPbetaBl.wps

BETADINE, ALCOHOL AND IV PREP
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This 10-page paper compares the benefits of Betadine (povidone-iodine) and alcohol solutions for skin preparation prior to insertion of IV catheters. The paper includes a literature review, which summarizes the few studies that have been performed on these antiseptic solutions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTbetalc.rtf

Bioidentical Hormones
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3 pages in length. Hormones play an integral role in balancing the body's overall physiological and psychological stability; when certain occurrences take place that throw off this delicate hormonal balance, people need to supplement those missing levels in order to regain balance. The desire of many to stay away from synthetic hormones, however, has prompted the growing use of bioidentical hormones, which are created to mirror the same molecular makeup as what the body already produces. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCBioHorm.rtf

Biological Connection To Anorexia Nervosa
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10 pages in length. Long considered a condition influenced solely by psychological, physiological and environmental factors, researchers now believe there is a definite biological connection involved with anorexia nervosa. Findings indicate a difference in brain blood flow patterns, which carries a direct impact upon the way in which those suffering with anorexia nervosa are diagnosed and ultimately treated. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCBioAnorEx.rtf

Bioterrorism
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A paper which looks at the increasing threat from bioterrorism, the way in which the aims and methodology of this form of attack differ from other forms of terrorism, and the extent to which biological methods of warfare have been used in previous historical periods. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLbio.rtf

Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments and Legal, Ethical and Cultural Considerations
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This is a 9 page paper discussing the symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and legal, ethical and cultural considerations in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, currently affects over 2 million people in the United States. The disorder consists of a combination of mania, hypomania, and depression. The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) provides a good outline for clinicians and psychiatrists to diagnose the disorder and recommendations for treatment of symptoms for patients with bipolar disorder. However, further research in the area of mental illness also stresses the need for therapists and clinicians during the treatment of the disorder to take into consideration the stresses of the family members, medical ethical and legal issues in the treatment of mental illness, as well as race, age, gender, socio-economic and cultural issues which may also play a large role in the treatment of a patient with bipolar disorder and the general mental health of the society. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TJBipol1.rtf

Bisection Errors - Article Review
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This 5 page paper is a review of an article entitled "Perception of Geometric Illusions in Hemispatial Neglect" by Tony Ro and Robert Rafal. The authors tested one patient using Muller-Lyer and Judd illusions to determine if geometric illusions are processed preattentively. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGpratn.rtf

Bispectral Index (BIS) Monitor and its Application in Eliminating Postoperative Memory of Intraoperative Events
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This 7 page paper reviews the need that exists in anesthesiology for an effective means of gauging the administration of anesthesia so that patient postoperative memory of intraoperative stimuli is eliminated. Bispectral index (BIS) is introduced and analyzed in regard to its impact on anesthesiology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPmedAnesthBIS.rtf

Black Death and European Society
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A 6 page overview of the epidemiology and societal effects of the black death. Otherwise known as the bubonic plague, this disease is the result of Yersinia pestis, a bacteria passed from infected rodents to man through fleas and from one man to another through infected body fluids. Recounts the horrors of the disease, its physiologic impacts, and ultimately its effect on the state of medicine. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPblkDth.wps

Blood Cord Transplants
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the fact that it has been firmly established that umbilical cord blood aids in such procedures as bone marrow transplants by initiating an entirely new immune system. Ethical concerns also addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCstemC.rtf

Botox
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A 14 page paper which provides an overview of botox as it is used for wrinkles. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAbotox.rtf

Botulism
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A 4 page paper on botulism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAbotm.rtf

Bovine Cartilage / Bone Marrow Transplants In Treating Cancer
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In this 12 page research paper, the writer examines various preventive measures and treatments for cancer including the effectiveness of certain diets, bovine cartilage transplants, and more. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Cancer.wps

Bowel Obstructions: Types and Treatments
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A 5 page paper which examines the various types of bowel obstructions, discusses causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGbowelob.rtf

Brain Attack: The Silent Stroke Form
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A 26 page research proposal. The existence of silent stroke has been known for years, but recent findings indicate that it could be epidemic in the US. Silent stroke formerly was believed to have no bearing on whether an individual would later suffer an acute and symptomatic brain attack that possibly could result in lasting disability, but current research indicates that silent stroke is indeed a predictor of subsequent symptomatic stroke. This research proposal reviews the evolution of treatment guidelines, lists risk factors and provides a review of literature addressing silent stroke. Appendix contains a survey instrument and several charts and tables. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: KSsilentStroke.wps