Abstract
This paper explores the conventional, alternative and combined treatments for irritable bowel syndrome. This paper discusses the risks and benefits associated with each of the therapies, and with a combination of all three therapies.

From the Paper
"Irritable bowel syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disorder which affects up to 20 percent of the North American adult population. The condition is characterized by chronic symptoms of pain and changed bowel habits. Irritable bowel syndrome produces a serious impact on quality of life, and also creates an enormous drain on healthcare resources. The use of alternative medicine either alone or in combination with conventional medicine is effective in resolving these issues."

Tags:alternative, conventional, medicine

Abstract
The paper discusses the advantages of alternative medicine and asserts that for a fraction of the cost of drugs with debilitating side effects, individuals can use time-tested methods to heal themselves. The paper notes that alternative medicine focuses on preventative care that is less costly than treating chronic disease or providing acute care, and it can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine. The paper then turns to conventional medicine and argues that it takes a preventive perspective as well, stressing proper diet and nutrition, but in a more realistic fashion with more appreciable results. The paper asserts that conventional medicine is empirically tested and if alternative care does work, it is only because it is used as a supplement, not as a replacement to conventional medicine.

Outline:
Alternative Medicine: Pro
Conventional Medicine

From the Paper
"Alternative medicine is holistic--it treats the whole person and stresses preventative care. Proper diet, exercise, and leading a balanced and relaxed life are important to prevent diseases that result in a loss of social and economic productivity as well as a loss of quality of life. Ayurvedic medicine, macrobiotic diets, and raw foods are all examples of using alternative means to promote health. Alternative medicinal practitioners stress: "the body needs the support of some basic dietary and lifestyle good health habits, such as a full body detox and a proper understanding and application of nutrition" (Health benefits of acupuncture, 2009, all4naturalhealth) Conventional medicine merely treats the symptoms of an unhealthy lifestyle. Preventative care is also less costly than treating chronic disease or providing acute care.
"Alternative medicine can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine, while conventional medicine often strives to deny any use for alternative methods, despite the proven health benefits of once 'quirky' methods as acupuncture, a vegetarian diet, and yoga. In this form, alternative medicine is usually called complementary or integrative medicine. Through stress reduction and reducing one's exposure to highly processed foods and toxins, the need for more extreme interventions through conventional means is likely to be reduced, a development welcomed by many medical doctors as well as alternative medicine practitioners (What is CAM, 2009, NCCAM)"

Tags:preventative, care, drugs, treatment

Abstract
This paper defines a conventional mortgage as a long term loan which meets the guidelines put forth by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. This paper details the three types of conventional mortgage options currently available. The first is the fixed rate conventional mortgage, the second is an adjustable rate conventional mortgage while the third is a balloon mortgage. This paper examines the characteristics of the three mortgage options. This paper focuses on the debt problems of a particular hospital while attempting to find the most cost effective mortgage option to reduce said debt. This paper also analyzes the risks involved in securing a conventional mortgage by delving into the various issues surrounding the workings of state and local hospitals. The writer contends and explains why hospitals are generally insecure financial institutions dependent on state budgeting and financing which can and usually are influenced by issues such as changes in the governing party or changes in the state's priorities.

From the Paper
"If we look at these three types of conventional mortgages and the characteristics each bear, as compared to the needs of hospital, the most suitable seem to be the fixed rate conventional mortgage and the balloon conventional mortgage. There are several reasons for this.
First of all, for a hospital, the budget is generally set ahead for a period of several years. In this sense, financial stability and a clear sense of what needs to be made in the next period of time is most important. If we consider the adjustable rate conventional mortgage, for example, it may occur that somewhere in the 10th year, the monthly rate, including interest rate, will suddenly double its value. It is, in this sense, a question of security and risk avoidance."

Tags:finance, hospital, debt, long, term, loan, bank, mortgage, politics

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This paper clarifies the differences between conventional and alternative medicine. The paper first discusses why people in certain cultures opt to use alternative medicine rather then conventional, and then looks at the advantages of alternative medicine and what we can learn from it. Additionally, the paper looks at why a majority of practitioners are now utilizing what can be called contemporary medicine.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review

From the Paper
"The method used by Astin (1998) for testing were mail surveys that gathered information on use of alternative health care, perceived benefits and risks of these therapies, health beliefs and attitudes, views toward and experiences with conventional medicine, political beliefs, and worldview. The results were that relief of symptoms is the main benefit reported a central finding is that users of alternative health care are no more dissatisfied with or distrustful of conventional care than nonusers are (Astin, 1998). Second, the results can help identify and clarify prevailing cultural conceptions about and attitudes toward health and illness and examine the degree to which the growing interest in alternative medicine may represent a type of cultural paradigm shift regarding health beliefs and practices."

Tags:therapy, drugs, symptoms, holistic

Abstract
The field of medical imaging has been in existence for over one hundred years, but new research and scientific breakthroughs have changed both its image and its role. This paper discusses how radiology is not only diagnostic, but is expanding to encompass curative techniques as well. The most common radiological investigation remains the conventional X-ray, but a wide range of new and more efficient modalities have also been available for the past several decades. This paper explains and defines the concept of conventional tomography.

From the Paper
"Tomography is a method whereby selected planes in the patient's body can be examined with greater clarity and perspective. Logical other names for Conventional Tomography include body section radiography, planigraphy, laminography or stratigraphy. It differs from Conventional radiography in that a single plane is selected and kept in focus, as structures above and below are blurred and out of focus. This is done by moving the x-ray tube in one direction over the patient. The tube and film are linked and synchronized to move in opposite directions. This process uses the motion of the X-ray focal spot and image receptor to produce radiographs in which only one specific plane remains in sharp focus. Irrelevant details from other segments become blurred and thus insignificant. (Author not available, 2003)."

Tags:x-ray, film, radiation, radiology

Abstract
This paper provides a comparison and contrast essay between American muscle cars and conventional vehicles, including a number of reasons why the author loves muscle cars.

From the Paper
"A muscle car is a phrase used to describe a variety of high performance automobiles. Primarily an American phenomenon, I love muscle cars because of their high performance and their status as an American icon. From the classic Chevy Impala and the Shelby Mustang GT- Fastback to the Dodge Daytona and the Plymouth Superbird, muscle cars are unlike conventional automobiles in a number of ways that makes me love them. One of the ways muscle cars are different from conventional automobiles is their high performance capability..."

Tags:Mustang, Corvette, Plymouth, high performance, V8, speed, design, icon

Abstract
Neonatal jaundice or hyperbiliribinenimia is a common condition in babies, both full and preterm (Choi, Ng, Cheung, Liu, & Tsang, 2002; Porter, 2002; Hyperbilirubinemia, 2008). The used of phototherapy to treat infants with jaundice originated at Rochford General Hospital in England in the 1970s when a nurse noticed that the sun was able to bleach the skin of jaundiced babies. This results due to photoisomerizatin of bilirubin deposited at the skin surface and conversion to a structural isomer, lumirubin, which is rapidly excreted in the bile (Choi et al., 2002).

From the Paper
Running Head: HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA Fiber-Optic Therapy vs. Conventional Phototherapy in the Ttreatment of Hyperbilirubinemia Discovery Neonatal jaundice or hyperbiliribinenimia is a common condition in babies, both full and preterm (Choi, Ng, Cheung, Liu, & Tsang, 2002; Porter, 2002; Hyperbilirubinemia, 2008). The used of phototherapy to treat infants with jaundice originated at Rochford General Hospital in England in the 1970s when a nurse noticed that the sun was able to bleach the skin of jaundiced babies. This results due to photoisomerizatin of bilirubin deposited at

Tags:nursing, infants, jaundice

Abstract
The paper provides an overview of prescription drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, herbal medicines and supplementary drugs. The paper discusses the laxity in regulation of dietary supplements currently available in the market that is causing alarm among health care professionals. The paper then explores the reasons behind the increased popularity with OTC drugs and dietary supplements.

From the Paper
"In these modern times, patients and consumers have numerous alternatives in attempting to alleviate their health. Conventional medicine is still the mainstream for treatment of the population's maladies. However, alternative or traditional medicine is rapidly gaining popularity among consumers and patients. These include methods that claim to have a holistic approach in healing. Reflexology and acupuncture are popular procedures in an effort to cure one's pain or illness. The uses of herbs and plants as alternative medicine have been used for centuries by other societies such as China and India. "

Tags:herbs, plants, supplements, regulation, gingko, biloba

Abstract
This paper compares of two articles dealing with the Constitutional Convention process and North-South differences. It looks at the issue of slavery and the three-fifths clause to accommodate the South. It also examines the negotiation process at the conventions and the role of James Madison.

Tags:constitutional convention

James Madison, delegates, slavery

slavery

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The paper discusses how to attract more convention business to a city. The economic benefits of conventions and expositions are outlined. The paper addresses the issues of space--hotel facilities, exhibit space. It also looks at monetary issues.

Tags:conventions, trade shows, marketing, cities