Breast Cancer
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In 5 pages -- paper discusses the difference of an article on the topic of breast cancer in a magazine and two journals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Cancerbr.wps

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

Breast Cancer & Coping Strategies
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A 12 page paper that provides an overview of coping strategies of people with serious illnesses and then considers these in terms of breast cancer. This paper also suggests ways in which knowledge of these coping skills impacts nursing. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Canccope.wps

Breast Cancer / A Look At Family vs. Group Therapy Options
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A 75 page in-depth research paper providing an overview of the current literature concerning breast cancer treatment and mental health. The writer supports the hypothesis that a greater level of psychosocial improvement can be demonstrated by breast cancer patients who receive group therapy over those who are participate in family therapy. Bibliography lists 36 sources.
Filename: Cancerb.wps

Breast Cancer in African American Women
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This 6 page paper considers the issue of breast cancer in African American women, the leading cause of cancer-related death in this population, and then relates the high mortality rates in African American women to socioeconomic and environmental factors. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Afbrcan.wps

Breast Cancer in African American Women / Environmental Impacts
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This 5 page paper relates the issue of breast cancer and higher mortality rates among African American women to environmental conditions, including exposure to carcinogens. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Afbrcan2.wps

Breast Cancer Report
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This 4 page report discusses the factors and issues involved with breast cancer. An overview of the disease, detection and diagnosis, risk factors, new treatment options, and preventive measures are briefly covered, as well as information on why young women, even teenagers should be well aware of the disease. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Cancrep.rtf

Breast Cancer Report
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This 5 page report discusses the factors and issues involved with breast cancer. An overview of the disease, detection and diagnosis, risk factors, new treatment options, and preventive measures are briefly covered. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Canbrest.wps

Breast Self Examination and the Stage of Cancer Detected
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This 10 page report discusses the fact that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-dermatologic cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the United States. The paper focuses on developing a study that can examine the relationship between the knowledge of breast self-examination (BSE) and cancer detected through BSE. Also discusses is whether or not BSE is truly effective or not. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: BWbreast.rtf

Common and Alternative Therapies in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
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11 pages in length. Breast cancer has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of all ages and the second leading cause of cancer death in women. This paper is an important discussion of the contemporary medical treatment of breast cancer. Also included is valuable information on alternative therapies including holistic therapy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAbrcanwps

The Adherence to Medication: Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation for Females with Eating Disorders: An Assessment of the Implications for Osteoporosis
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of a quantitative study of adherence to calcium and vitamin D supplementation in populations of young females with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa. This paper outlines the nature of the problem, reviews of the current literature, and suggests a methodology for the study of this population. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: MHanore_.wps

How Vitamins Fight Cancer
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9 pages in length. Vitamins have long been touted as cancer-fighting agents when supplemented with an already vitamin-rich diet. Their effects on abating symptoms and even arresting various cancers have been studied with great interest over the past several years. The writer addresses both the skepticism and optimism of vitamin therapy with regard to the fight against cancer. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Vitcanc.wps

Nutrition and Athletic Performance
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A 5 page research essay exploring the role of nutrition in athletic performance. Discussion includes the value as well as potential detrimental effects of fat and carbohydrate loading, hydration, vitamins and minerals. Suggestions given regarding intake of these elements. Bibliography includes 6 references.
Filename: Athletes.wps

The Benefits Of Being a Vegetarian
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In this 8 page research paper, the writer documents some of the more healthy aspects of a vegetarian diet-- arguing that even though we may not all want to follow such a 'strict' plan-- adhering to certain key aspects of vegetarianism can be most helpful indeed. Discussed are : the health risks & problems associated with eating meat, foods consumed by vegetarians, and common vitamins / minerals that we all need to include in our diet. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Vegetari.wps

Vitamin A and Birth Defects
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the current findings that relate the overuse of vitamin A in the form of retinal to cranial neural crest defects. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Abirthd.wps

Vitamins & Their Benefit
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In this 12 page research paper, the writer discusses vitamins, the functions of specific vitamins, recommended dietary allowances, how vitamins can help the sick, vitamins as anti-oxidants and more. The role that vitamins play in physical fitness /body-building is presented as well. No Bibliography.
Filename: Vitamins.wps

The Return Of Thalidomide
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A 6 page paper discussing the birth-defect causing drug thalidomide prescribed to pregnant women as a sedative and defense against nausea. Despite the terrible problems it caused in the 1950s and early 1960s, the drug is being reintroduced for use in treatment of several diseases. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Returnt.doc

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
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A 12 page research paper on S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). The writer discusses frequency of occurrence, research funding, seasonal variation, infant epidemiology, and ways to reduce the risk of S.I.D.S. altogether. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Sids.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

Binge Eating & A.D.D.
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An 8 page literature view mildly comparing Binge eating to A.D.D. Writing is fairly technical. Bibliography lists approximately 20 sources.
Filename: bingeadd.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

Human Sexuality from a Philosophical Perspective
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A 6 page research paper that defines the broad interpretations of human sexuality and traces the interpretation of ethical behavior from the time of the ancient Greeks to the present day. The philosophies of Socrates, Epicurus, and others are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Humansex.wps

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

Book Review / 'The New Sex Therapy'
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A 4 page essay offering a review and critique of Helen Singer-Kaplan's book, The New Sex Therapy: Active Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction. The writer believes Dr. Kaplan's book is helpful to both the professional and the lay person in that it offeres practical advice for treating and overcoming some of the most common problems in a couple's sex life.
Filename: Newsex.wps

DSM-IV Disorder - Sexual Dysfunctions In Men and Women
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A 5 page research paper investigating specific aspects of this sexual dysfunction. Topics include: symptoms and definition according the DSM-IV, characteristics the clinicians must be concerned with before making the diagnosis, possible reasons for the condition and treatment alternatives.
Filename: Orgdis.wps

Female Orgasmic Disorder
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A 12 page study that presents the current literature and considers the impacts on treatment procedures. This paper provides an overview of diagnosis, and treatment options for one female subject. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Orgasm.wps

Masturbatory Orgasmic Inadequacy
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A 5 page essay that discusses Masters and Johnson's claim that this is an affliction that must be cured. The writer takes issue with the statement and points out that it is diametrically opposed to the opinions of Freud and is outside the range of most other sex therapists and 'educators'' opinion regarding female orgasm. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Moi.wps

Orgasmic Dysfunction / Inability to Achieve Orgasm
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This 5 page addresses the situation of a 30-year old woman who has never had an orgasm. The writer discusses the phonomenon, in general, which is not as uncommon as one might think and what specific sexuality theorists might suggest to help the woman. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Orgasmd.wps

Sexual Behavior
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In 4 pages the author discusses human sexual behavior and compares and contrasts three methods for studying human sexual behavior. 'Sexual behavior has been around since the beginning of time. The study of human sexual behavior, however, has only been done in the 20th century. During that time several methodologies have been used for the study of human sexual behavior.' Bibliography lists 3 sources. Sexual
Filename: Behsex.wps

Sexual Dysfunction
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This 3 page paper looks at this topic from a psychological perspective. Tradition therapy is recommended for couples who have ruled out physical or physiological problems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA016Sex.rtf

Margaret Newman Theory
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This 7 page paper looks at this theory which focuses not on the pathology but on the idea of wholeness of the patient and the way in which treatment may be aided by moving away form the separation of patient and illness to looking at the whole. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEnewmanm.rtf

The Individual, Society, & Health In Education / An Historical Perspective
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A 12 page paper discussing what the work of four educational theorists -- Maria Montessori, John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi -- can offer to health professionals in the field of nursing. Bibliography lists ten sources.
Filename: Monte.wps

Malignant Hyperthermia in an ICU Nursing Setting
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A 6 page research paper that gives an overview to the diagnosis, treatment, pathophysiology, etiology and expected patient outcomes of episodes of malignant hyperthermia (MH). MH is a rare skeletal muscle disease that causes patients to develop life-threatening hyperthermia in response to inhaled anesthesia. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: 90fever.rtf

Yoga: Holistic Pain And Disease Management
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12 pages in length. Yoga has become a familiar wellness routine for the growing number of people who seek to find a viable alternative to continued good health and peace of mind. Experienced as a slow sequence of postures, the demand for yoga has seen a steady rise in interest over twice the last several years. Concentration is a strict element of this ancient art form, as is maintaining even breathing, so both the mind and body can ultimately work as one. It is truly a sense of control and awareness one gains over one's physical and mental faculties when yoga is properly executed. That yoga is utilized as a stress reliever, mind opener and ambassador of general well being, the writer discusses that one can readily surmise that these gentle postures can effectively be put to use for pain and disease management, as well. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCyoga.wps

Holistic Nursing & the Perspectives of Martha E. Rogers
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Martha E. Rogers is one of the founding theorists who has related spirituality and a non-medical knowledge of the patient to the process of providing nursing care. This 5 page paper considers the central components of her nursing philosophy, and then also considers the implications for the development of holistic nursing as a whole. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Nursrog.wps