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Papers On General & Public Health Issues
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Breast Cancer
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8 pages in length. An excellent and informative overview of breast cancer; its frequency, occurrence, causes, prevention, and treatment. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Breastca.wps
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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A 6 page research essay exploring the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this debilitating disease. Recent experiments have resulted in new treatments that show great promise in reducing the symptoms and even in putting the disease into remission. These treatments are discussed with the statistical data resulting form the studies. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Rheum.wps
Rheumatoid Arthritis / The Fight To Stop The Pain
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A 5 page look at the prevalence of arthritis, its causes, symptoms, and incurability. Of particular importance to the discussion is Rheumatoid Arthritis (atrophic) -- the most crippling and deforming type. The writer examines some of the efforts being made to treat this terrible disease and concludes with recommendations based upon available research. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Rheumato.wps
The Environmental Hazards of Newspaper Deinking Techniques
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An 8-page paper that examines the industrial process of deinking that has conventionally been used to recycle old newspapers in order to reuse their fiber content. Discussed are the environmental hazards created by the interaction of chemicals during the deinking process and the harmful effect these chemicals can have on both animals and humans. Included are measures that have been taken during the last decade to mitigate these hazards by producing cleaner and safer deinking methods. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCDeink.doc
HEALTH POLICY: LITERATURE ON PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND CARE SERVICES FOR
THE REFUGEE POPULATION IN THE UNITED STATES
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This 5-page paper examines literature pertaining to health care needs of asylum-seekers and refugees in the United States. The essay, based on the literature, develops some legislative policies that would help this vulnerable population. Topics touched on include savings to taxpayers. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MTrefhea.rtf
Antidepressants - Are They Effective?
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A 5 page essay that argues ‘‘yes, they are effective'' by giving background information on how drugs like Prozac work. As well as giving their benefits, the writer also mentions some of the unexpected effects in certain individuals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Antid.wps
Dysthymia Diagnosis & Treatment
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The disorder recently made known by the popular drug of choice, Prozac, is discussed in this 12 page paper. An overview is provided that lists symptoms of dysthymia as well as ways to diagnose or rule out the disorder. Treatment is discussed including specific data about medications used. Information about controversies surrounding drug treatment and the possible benefits of psychotherapy are touched on. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Dysdiag.wps
Prozac -- Medicine or Poison ?
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A 5 page report on Prozac in which the writer weighs opinions both for and against this particular drug. There are those who claim that the harmful effects of Prozac may ultimately be so hazardous that they destroy people emotionally-- This paper concludes, however, that so long as it is controlled and used in moderation, Prozac is a viable and worthwhile medicine. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Prozac.wps
Prozac and Breast Cancer
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A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the issue of the use of prozac for women with breast cancer, and suggests that the use of this drug can result in increased progression of individual tumors. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Prozacbr.wps
Paramedic Standards, British Columbia versus Ontario
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Although there are national guidelines, the standards for paramedics vary by region and province. This paper discusses the differences in certification standards for British Columbia and Ontario and finds that the two programs are dissimilar in that a paramedic can start working after completing a brief 80-hour training course in British Columbia, whereas all Ontario paramedics must be ALS certified. Bibliography lists 4 sources. JVparamed.rtf
Filename: JVparmed.rtf
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