Heart Disease: Medical Technology, Past And Present
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7 pages in length. Modern medical technology is a wondrous thing. With just the flick of a switch, life can be snatched from the grips of death. However, without the proper equipment, life merely hangs in the balance, preventing medical professionals from effectively performing their life-saving jobs. It has been said that the twentieth century is responsible for the most monumental medically-advanced technology, particular in relation to heart disease, which include drug therapy, heart transplants, coronary bypass, the heart-lung machine and the mechanical heart. Had it not been for these technological advancements, mankind would still be using guesswork in order to address the always complicated and often deadly heart disease. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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HEENT and Neurological Systems: A Case Assessment
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of a case of a child with sickle cell disease and a HEENT and neurological assessment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Hemby Children's Hospital
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This 4 page paper describes Hemby Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Hemodialysis Frequency
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This 12-page paper discusses findings that indicate daily hemodialysis treatments may be better in many ways than traditional 3-day a week treatments for patients with kidney disease. Paper includes a literature review. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
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This 4 page paper looks at hemoglobinopathies and hemoglobin electrophoresis(also known as Hgb electrophoresis) . The paper starts by explaining the basis of electrophoresis; what it is and how it works. The paper then considers the processes of hemoglobin electrophoresis and the meaning of different results and disorders that the test can identify. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Hemolytic Disease In Newborn Infants
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This 5 page paper examines some of the most common causes of erythroblastosis fetalis also known as hemolytic disease in newborn infants presenting the pathophysiology of the condition. The bibliography cites four sources.
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Hemophilia and Genetics
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A comprehensive 5 page discussion of hemophilia and its genetic predictability. The disease and its symptoms are defined. Also discussed are modes of transmission, occurrence, and treatment. Some mention of the disease's history is included as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Hemostasis
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This 5 page paper discusses hemostasis, and argues that Pare’s use of ligature was the most important development ever made in the field. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVHmoSta.rtf

Hepatitis B and Whole Foods vs. Vitamin Supplements
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the use of whole foods in support of liver regeneration for patients with Hepatitis B. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Hepatitis C
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A 10 page paper which discusses the epidemiology of Hepatitis C, how it relates to liver transplants and the recurrence of the disease after transplants. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Hepatitis C (HCV)
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the epidemiology of HCV. This paper considers the nature of the disease, its impacts and prevention/treatment models. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Hepatitis C Virus
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The Emerging Epidemic : This 20 page paper contends that Hepatitis C is quickly becoming an epidemic and should be addressed now before things get out of hand. The disease is discussed in depth and treatments are discussed as well. Statistics about the rate of infection of the population is provided. Special populations are also discussed such as prisoners, California residents and IV drug users. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Hepatotoxicity/Mechanisms
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A 16 page research paper that offers a review of the literature on hepatotoxicity, which is the capacity of a substance to produce damaging effect on the liver, is a constant concern in regards to drug therapies. In many cases, a drug is known to cause hepatotoxicity, but the mechanisms behind this effect have not been fully explored. This literature review explores issues of hepatotoxicity in regards to various drug therapies and what is known about the mechanisms causing these toxic effects. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Herbs / Regulation
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A 10 page research essay on the harmful effects of unlabeled herbal products. The writer argues that the herbs should require testing for safety, efficacy and adverse reactions like any other drug. The writer supports this argument with a listing of known deaths linked to herbs and other adverse effects, the relatively short list of 'safe' herbs, based on few research studies, and how the FDA hands have been tied to regulate the industry by a few special interest groups. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Heredity and Disease: Analysis of a Case Study
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This 9 page paper examines a case study provided by a student. Heredity is discussed in general, and most specially for heart disease. Other issues such as obesity, smoking and hypertension are each discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Herpes / An Overview
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Symptoms, treatment and related disorders of the herpes virus are discussed in this 5 page research paper. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
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This 3 page paper provides an overview of this condition. Diagnosis and treatment are some things discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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HHH Strategic Plan: Environmental Analysis
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A 6 page paper providing the environmental analysis section of a larger strategic plan for HHH, a home health care company. Internal factors that can be expected to affect the business over the next decade are rising costs and uninsured patients; external factors are rising costs, the aging population and the diabetes epidemic. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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High Cholesterol
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A 5 page paper which examines the dangers of this “silent killer.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Hildegard Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations
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An 8 page discussion of the background and implications of this theory. Contends that this theory is directly relational to all of the metaparadigms of nursing: to the more commonly recognized metaparadigms of person, environment, nursing, and health and also to nursing processes and goals. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Hip Fractures & Cognition in Elderly
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A 4 page research paper that examines the incidence of hip fracture among elderly patients and its connection to cognitive ability. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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HIPAA Data Security Rule
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An 8 page paper discussing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), specifically as it applies to security of electronic data. The paper provides an overview of the act’s history and what the law means for care-providing entities. There were many changes in the privacy issues between rule proposal and the final rule on privacy. Such changes are not likely on security issues, however. As data increasingly is committed to electronic form, its preservation becomes increasingly critical. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSnursHIPAAgen.rtf

Hippocratic Oath
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This 3-page paper discusses whether or not the Hippocratic Oath encourages medical paternalism or patient autonomy; it finds that the Oath does encourage paternalism and suggests a way to begin revising it to encourage patient autonomy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVHippo.rtf

Histoplasmosis Capsulatum: Histo
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A 6 page paper which reviews the information available on Histoplasmosis capsulatum, commonly referred to as histo. Histo is a infectious condition often affecting people with AIDS. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Historical Development of Shannondale Nursing Home
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A 5 page paper outlining the development of a nursing home in Knoxville, Tennessee from standard nursing home in the 1960s to today’s organization that offers a full range of living arrangements for those over the age of 55, beginning with fully independent living to the fully dependent environment of the skilled nursing facility. The paper examines area demographics and anticipated changes for the future when those in independent living sections move to advancing levels of care. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Historiographical Review: The Woman Doctor
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6 pages. A historiographical review explains not only the theme of certain books but also explains the inner meaning of the times in which it was written. The author also puts a personal aspect on the subject that should be taken into consideration as well. This review is concerning two books on women doctors; one book is about a woman doctor of the 1800's and is reviewed and compared to a book about a woman doctor of the 1990's. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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History of Alzheimer's Disease.
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This 4 page paper discusses the history of the discovery of the disease, and background information about it. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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History of Cosmetic Surgery
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A 4 page paper which examines the history of cosmetic surgery. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAcosc.rtf

HIV
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A 3 page discussion of the cellular and molecular makeup of the HIV virus that makes it such a formidable foe. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPaidsCellular.rtf

HIV & AIDS
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This 6 page paper discusses the start of the epidemic, the social, legal and biological implications of the disease, and current treatment options. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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HIV Incidence/African American Teens/Threat to the Future
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A 12 page research paper that focuses on HIV infection among African American adolescents as a public health threat. In exploring the ramifications of this public health issue, this examination explores HIV transmission using the epidemiologic triad model. This information is then viewed from the standpoint of nursing theory, specifically Parse's theory of human becoming, which was chosen because it has been applied frequently within a public health/community nursing perspective. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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HIV Pathogenesis: Cellular and Molecular Structure
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A 10 page discussion of the impact of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). This paper provides a description of the cellular and molecular structure of the virus which makes it such a formidable opponent to the treatment of AIDS (Auto Immune Deficiency Syndrome). Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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HIV Pathology, Immune Parameters, and Life Stressors
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This 19 page report discusses the fact that infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) results in a chronic lifelong infection and, most often, a significantly shortened lifespan. This report looks at the work of researchers who have documented the relationship between stress, affect, and immune response. Both stress and depression are considered components of the study known as psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) and have examined in terms of their role in HIV-AIDS. In addition, the report considers issues related to coping with HIV-AIDS, symptomology, and HIV-AIDS-related diseases. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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HIV Today
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A 7 page outline of the state of knowledge that exists today concerning AIDS and HIV. This paper describes the etiology of this disease, its mechanism of spread, its prevalence, and the current efforts to find a cure. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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HIV/AIDS
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A 4 page paper which examines several aspects of HIV/AIDS. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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HIV/AIDS Patients and Suicide
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This 18 page report discusses the many issues associated with suicide and people with HIV/AIDS. The disease has raised numerous issues such as access to care, prevention, cost of treatment, drug therapy and much more. Not surprisingly, it has also intensified the debate regarding right to die, physician assisted suicide, and the moral issues associated with suicide. As people are forced to live with a disease that slowly but surely robs them of all strength and any measure of personal dignity, many have made the decision not to endure that process or cause their loved ones to have to experience it with them. The impact of the loss of personal autonomy, the emotional and physical suffering, and the related care issues are presented in terms of both AIDS patients and their caregivers. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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HMO Contract Payment Options
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A 7 page paper assessing payment options. Alpha Internal Medicine Physician group (AIMPG) has agreed to become a provider organization for a local health maintenance organization (HMO). AIMPG is not financially successful at present and anticipates salvation in the form of association with the HMO. The task before it now is to determine what payment structure would be most beneficial: fee for service; bundled service; or capitation payments. The paper concludes that fee for service is the most advantageous, followed by capitation. The practice should avoid bundling. Includes one table. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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HMO Cost Control Measures
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A 4 page paper discussing some of the methods used by HMOs to control costs. Containment measures discussed include the use of member physicians; debate over the costs of preventive care; use of the “Gatekeeper;” and increasing patient copayments. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KShmoCostCont.rtf

HMO History and Performance
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A 10 page paper tracing the history of health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and reviewing their performance over the years. HMOs' performance exceeded expectations during the decade of the 1990s, evidenced by total spending being a full $1 trillion less than expected 1993 – 2000. The health care industry has changed once again, however, and HMOs find themselves drowning in the rising costs they are unable this time to contain. Though they performed well in the past, it does appear that the time has come for another approach to delivering health care to individuals. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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HMO: The Truth Behind The Health Professional Vs. The Insurance Company
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10 pages in length. Because of misdirected authority, physicians do not possess the power to treat their patients with the best possible care; as such, they are forced by insurance company policies to focus more upon running smooth production rather than customer needs. By skewing the focus in this way, HMO practitioners are not meeting the most satisfactory needs of their patients. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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