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In this article, the writer discusses the prospects for the American auto industry in the next five years.

From the Paper
"The United States auto industry once a major driver of economic growth and development and a source of high-paying union jobs is in trouble. Indeed it may be in its death throes. Car sales around the world dried up in the final quarter of ... with The Economist reporting that the second half of .... in this sector showed the most savage contraction of demand for new cars and trucks since the modern industry was established after World War II."

Tags:US auto industry, Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, recession

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This paper explores the economy of China and its potential. Specifically, the paper looks at the auto industry and the part it plays in the economy of China.

Tags:china's, auto, industry

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This paper provides a Five Forces Analysis of the auto industry and concludes that near-term profits are likely to be lower rather than higher. It attempts to predict the level of future earnings in this market.

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"The automobile industry is a global industry dominated by large companies that participate in more than just manufacturing automobiles. Companies such as Daimler Chrysler Ford and General Motors also manufacture defense equipment and often participate in finance. General Motors has one of the largest consumer finance operations in the United States. However automobiles remain a mainstay of these companies and their global operations. This research considers Porter's Five Forces as they relate to the automobile industry and attempts to predict the level ..."

Tags:auto industry, Porter's Five Forces

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This paper provides a brief analysis of U.S. auto industry current trends, consumer behavior, competitive analysis, and product/service assessment.

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"Auto industry trends for ... include a drop in the car and light truck market from ... million units sold per year to ... million units. (Plunkett Research Ltd) The high price of fuel for most of the year has resulted in a demand for hybrid autos that is outpacing the number of hybrids available for sale by a margin of ... and a trend toward smaller cars and Chinese and Indian imports. (Winslow) To address the lagging economy, GM and Ford are offering..."

Tags:U.S., auto industry, situation analysis, current trends, consumer behavior, competitive analysis, product/service assessment

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In this paper the author analyzes in full the potential causes, effects and possible solutions that there are to multiple sclerosis. Amongst other things, he looks at the disease as a genetic auto immune disease and examines how diet can help. The author also mentions many of the preventative treatments that have been tried and are used and some of the research surrounding these. The paper concludes with the positive note that research is continuous in this field to try and help those that suffer from multiple sclerosis.

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"The basic pathogenesis of MS involves the entry of immune cells (e.g. T cells, B cells, macrophages) into the CNS through the walls of the capillaries and venules. Immune reactions occur, a lesion is formed and myelin is eventually destroyed. Myelin consists of fatty tissue which wraps around nerve axons. It essentially acts as nerve insulation and is critical for proper nerve transmissions. Loss of myelin results in degradation of nerve transmissions and a resultant multitude of disabilities which gradually worsen over time as more myelin is destroyed."

Tags:collagen, immune, risk, dietary, cell, proteins, food, disease, drug, spinal, cord, blood

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Examination of this chronic disease. Three major types of hypothyroidism. Causes including Hashimoto's disease (auto-immune thyroid disease), Postpartum Thyroiditis, Radiation, Viruses and Bacteria and Medication, Environmental contaminants. Subacute Thyroiditis. Common symptoms. Course of the disease. Diagnosis. Treatment to restore normal thyroid hormone levels. How thyroid hormone works. Prognosis.

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"Introduction
Hypothyroidism is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States (Haggerty, 1999). Symptoms often do not become evident until long after the thyroid is no longer functioning, and these symptoms may be attributed to other illnesses. Hypothyroidism is caused by a thyroid gland which fails to produce or secrete as much thyroxine (T4) as the body needs. T4 is the hormone that regulates several body functions such as heart rate, digestion, physical growth and mental development. A deficiency in T4 slows down these life-sustaining procedures and causes damages to organs and tissues all over the body. It alters weight, appetite, sleep patterns, body temperature, sex drive and other physical, mental and emotional characteristics. Hypothyroidism is usually caused by a form of ..."

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This medical essay is a case study of an adult woman who is exhibiting symptoms of Post-Streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN), or "Post-Strep Syndrome", as it affects the kidneys but can also present hypertension or other symptoms normally pertaining to cardio-respiratory concerns; however, in this study an auto-immune reaction is also of concern. The essay provides detailed results of preliminary examination, including blood work and other diagnostic tests. Initial treatments are discussed and PSGN is described with relation to the woman's symptoms and risk-factor.

Tags:NURSING, HEALTHCARE / ILLNESS (DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT), case study potential

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The paper relates that systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that involves the insidious damage and eventual failure of multiple organs due to antibody-mediated attacks on tissues. The paper explains that the normal immune system possesses a low level of autoimmunity involving auto-antigen recognition by B- lymphocytes (Davidson & Diamond, 2001), while in SLE, the level of autoimmunity is perceptibly increased indirectly by the increased tolerance for abnormal B-lymphocytes that produce autoantibodies. The paper describes the most common manifestations that are joint pain (arthralgia), the distinctive malar "butterfly" or discoid rash, neuropsychiatric disturbances ranging from cognitive changes, neurologic deficits and seizures to psychosis, pleurisy, and other respiratory complaints (cough), among others (Lamont, Lai & Silber, 2006). The paper notes that the treatment of SLE is similar in principle to the treatment of other autoimmune diseases, which is a reflection of the large gap present in understanding of the immune system. The paper then addresses the main concern with Asian or Latin American immigrants that is the risk of gaps in health insurance coverage for immigrant families like the short- or long-term need for insurance by a child afflicted with SLE. The paper highlights how an integral part of comprehending cultural competence is accommodating the knowledge, attitudes and practices of minorities directly into practice.

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"Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that involves the insidious damage and eventual failure of multiple organs due to antibody-mediated attacks on tissues. The normal immune system possesses a low level of autoimmunity involving auto-antigen recognition by B-lymphocytes (Davidson & Diamond, 2001). In SLE, the level of autoimmunity is perceptibly increased indirectly by the increased tolerance for abnormal B-lymphocytes that produce autoantibodies. The most common manifestations are joint pain (arthralgia), the distinctive malar "butterfly" or discoid rash, neuropsychiatric disturbances ranging from..."

Tags:systemic, lupus, erythematosus

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In this article, the writer looks at systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that is also simply called lupus. The writer explains that this is an inflammatory connective tissue disease which is manifested in variable signs and symptoms. The writer notes that this condition may affect multiple organ systems with immune complexes and a large array of auto antibodies, particularly antinuclear antibodies. Further, the writer points out that there are also genetic factors that play a role in the development and expression of SLE and environmental factors may also trigger the disease in genetically susceptible hosts.

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"The cause of SLE is still unknown. This is an immunologic disorder with the production of auto antibodies. There are different triggering factors of this disease which includes sunlight exposure. Specific medications could also trigger SLE. They initiate immune response in individuals who are susceptible to develop SLE. The two most common of these are Hydralazine and Procainamide. Some anticonvulsants, antiemetics, antituberculars and antibiotics could be among those that trigger this disease."
"The pathophysiology of this disease is not completely known. Studies show that the production of abnormal antibodies by B cells remains the hallmark sign of lupus erythematosus. Such auto antibodies like anti double-stranded DNA and anti-Smith, are very specific for systemic lupus erythematosus. Anti-RNP, anti-Rho and anti-La, are also present in other autoimmune diseases. Whether the B cells themselves are intrinsically abnormal is a subject of current research. One of the underlying deficiencies in SLE may be emphasized on apoptosis, or programmed cell death; cellular antigens exposed during apoptosis incite an immune response."

Tags:antibodies, treatment, blood, patients

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This paper examines the incidents of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in developing countries. It discusses the types of illnesses HIV, HPV, AIDS and others. The paper looks at programs in the third world that provide medical care to these people. The author describes the preventive programs such as culturally-appropriate workshops, educational seminars, and other methods of spreading health education that are needed to ensure that residents of developing countries know how to prevent, manage and treat sexually transmitted diseases.

From the Paper
"Sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) have been a problem for doctors worldwide and governments around the globe for many years. Pre-screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs are required to stop the spread of STDs.

"A host of sexually transmitted diseases have, unfortunately, exploded in large numbers in the continent of Africa. These STD's include the HIV virus and the HPV virus, or human papillomavirus. HPV causes cervical cancer, and the HIV virus causes AIDS (auto-immune deficiency syndrome)."

Tags:std, third, world, transmition, doctor, government, globe, worldwide, prescreening, diagnosis, treatment, programs, africa, hiv, virus, hpv, human, papillomavirus, cervical, cancer, aids, auto-immune, deficiency, syndrome