Papers On Disease, Treatment, & Epidemiology
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pharmaceutical
Industry
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This 14 page report discusses a number of public
health issues around the world and the involvement of the World
Health Organization and the international pharmaceutical industry
in combating them. The specialized health agency of the United
Nations, the World Health Organization or WHO was established in
1948. Its international headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland,
although it has regional organizations operating in Southeast
Asia, the eastern Mediterranean area, Europe, Africa, the
Americas, and the western Pacific area. According to its
constitution it is “the directing and coordinating authority on
international health work” and is responsible for helping all
peoples to attain “the highest possible levels of health.”
Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: BWwhofrm.wps
The World Wildlife Fund: A Case Study
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This 5 page paper provides an
overview of information from a case study on ivory sales and elephant
extinction. This paper provides a situational audit, defines a problem
statement, identifies alternatives, outlines the critical issues,
provides an overall analysis and offers recommendations.
Filename: MHWildF_.wps
Tiered Pricing of Immunizations
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This 5 page paper reviews an article by Rosegrant that documents problems with tiered pricing for immunizations in order to accommodate third world countries. Pricing models are used to reach solutions for this dilemma. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA113vac.wps
Tinea Capitis and Hair Growth
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This 5 page report discusses
tinea capitis, most commonly known as “ringworm.” The
predominant organism, Trichophyton tonsurans, can produce a
variety of scalp findings, ranging from mild pruritus (itching)
to obvious and severe alopecia (hair loss). Approximately three
to eight percent of American children are affected, and up to one
third of in-house contacts are asymptomatic carriers. The
condition is relatively uncommon after puberty. Bibliography
lists 6 sources.
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Tourette's Syndrome
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A 10 page research paper on Tourette's Syndrome. The writer examines Tourette's frequency, symptoms, associated behaviors, genetic issues, etc; It is pointed out that children with Tourette's are usually very intelligent-- and some of the social problems they endure are explained. A number of characteristics unique to Tourette's are examined. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Tourett2.wps
Tourette’s Syndrome
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A 6 page description of the physical manifestations of Tourette’s Syndrome and an investigation of the physiological reasons behind the condition. The condition is one with neurological, psychopathological, biochemical, and genetic aspects. In particular, it appears to be genetically linked with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD). As such, it has a number of connotations in the education arena as to how individuals suffering with the condition should be handled to increase their educational accomplishments. Behavioral modification is one of the most successful interventions in this environment. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPtouret.rtf
Traditional Chinese Medicine
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This 5 page report discusses
Traditional Chinese Medicine and the fact that it is finally
gaining a certain measure of respect in the Western world.
Physicians trained in Western or “modern” medicine dismissed
traditional Chinese medicine, sometimes referred to as TCM as
nothing but superstitious quackery. However, in the past few
decades, even those medical experts who were most opposed to
traditional approaches to medical treatment have come to
understand that “TCM” offers numerous benefits that are often
more effective than what the “modern” approach has to offer.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWtradch.rtf
Transparent Film Dressings Compared to Traditional Gauze
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This 9 page report discusses the differences between Tegaderm™, or transparent film dressings and the traditional gauze-pad-tape form of dressing for a central venous catheter. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWtegadr.rtf
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of this congenital heart disorder. While general information is provided about the condition, etiology, treatment and so forth, two animal studies are closely examined. What these recent studies contribute to the field is a significant portion of the paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA248TGA.rtf
Treating Depression: Marijuana verses the Anti-Depressant Drug Prozac
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A 6 page discussion of the relative merits of marijuana in treating depression. Notes that while anti-depressant drugs such as Prozac are effective, they have far more potential complications and costs than marijuana. The author contends that, when properly employed, the medical use of marijuana would result in less long-term harm to the user, have the potential to be just as effective in the treatment of depression as the anti-depressant drug Prozac, and be considerably less costly from a societal level. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPmarijD.wps
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