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Avian Flu and the Pandemic Threat in Late 2005, 2005.
An analysis of the media accounts of the Avian Flu virus in Canada in 2005.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, $ 71.95
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The paper reveals media accounts of the Avian (bird) Flu threat that repeat biomedical and biosocial notions of the disease. It looks at how drug companies compete to produce drug treatments and vaccines, for the future, in activities that will make billions in profits from a pandemic whose scope is not yet realised. The paper focuses on the Toronto medical community's reaction to a perhaps approaching disease and notes that many doctors and nurses do not wish to serve Avian Flu patients. There is also a comparative note on the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic in Canada, and an in-depth analysis of the rise of Avian flu in humans abroad.
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"The threat posed by the Avian Flu virus and the possibility of a pandemic, in the coming year, focus on biomedical and biosocial views of illness and health. This paper refers to a number of Toronto media summaries on research to date, and the threat posed by an Avian Flu pandemic, showing a number of foci that seem quite important in terms of how the possible pandemic is discussed. Later, time is given to more 'cultural' responses to the possibility of an Avian Flu pandemic, which should stimulate serious thought on our ideas of entitlement to health, long life, the duties of health professionals, .."
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The Avian Flu, 2006.
A review of the avian flu and a discussion regarding the role of the legal faculty if such an outbreak occurs.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This essay discusses avian flu and the role of the lawyer in the event of an outbreak. The paper first discusses background to the avian flu and the concern of health care workers. The paper then discusses the pattern of the flu pandemic and the role of the lawyer in such a crisis, if it were to take place.
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"In an article entitled 'The Avian Flu Time Bomb', author Kristin Choo speculated that the legal system will play a pivotal role in preventing and responding to a possible outbreak of this deadly strain of influenza as they have in past public health crisis situations. With this new and scary health threat potentially looming over the horizon, many feel that lawyers will be called into action again to protect the health and safety of our communities while also serving to ensure the rights of those affected by the Avian Flu. They may be called upon to take part in the planning of responses to the Avian Flu such as vaccinations, quarantines, isolation, as well as other measures which may need to be taken. Throughout this paper I will discuss what the Avian flu is and why it is posing such a health scare to medical experts. "
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Avian Flu, 2007.
An analysis of the possible outcomes of avian flu if it becomes a pandemic.
1,358 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper presents an examination of avian flu (commonly known as "bird flu"). The writer explores the facts and myths surrounding the flu. It then compares it to past pandemics, such as the Spanish Flu pandemic, that have become a reality and killed large numbers of people. The paper discusses what may be expected if the avian flu does become a pandemic.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Flu
Why the Concern
If It Happens
Conclusion
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"According to experts the basis for the concern is the fact that like the Spanish Flu pandemic the Avian Flu, if it mutates will present a flu virus to the system that humans have never before experienced. As people age they build immunities and those immunities help their systems fight additional illnesses that they are exposed to or contract. With the Avian Flu the strain of viral infection is one that has never before in recorded history been introduced to the human body and that makes it extremely deadly.
If the flu does become a pandemic it is estimated that it will kill more than 50 million people world wide and more than half a million in the US. Even more concerning is the belief by experts that at least 250,000 of those killed in the United States will be young healthy adult Americans (Daugherty, 2005)."
"With most flues the only real danger is to the elderly, the infants or those who have chronic health issues such as asthma, diabetes or other medical problems. With the Avian flu it will most likely attack and kill many people who have no health issues which makes precautions important to everyone, not just the weak or immune compromised."
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Asia and Avian Flu, 2005.
A discussion on the effects of Avian flu in Asia.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
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This article discusses the issue of Avian flu across Asia. It explains that in countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Japan there have been policies that require officials to slaughter foul at businesses that have indications of the disease. The paper explores the problems that this has created with farmers who loose their birds and are not appropriately compensated for their flocks. It claims that Government officials are, therefore, attempting to discover ways to meet these needs.
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"This article discusses the issue of Avian flu across Asia. In countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and Japan there have been policies that require officials to slaughter foul at businesses that have indications of the disease. This has created problems with farmers who loose their birds and are not appropriately compensated for their flocks. Government officials are, therefore, attempting to discover ways to meet these needs. The Kashmir Earthquake No Author Listed Washington Post October 12, 2005 Summary: This article discusses the Kashmir earthquake. The death toll, according to the report, continues to climb daily, making the disaster significantly more devastating than any other in recent years. In addition to the death toll, there are over two million that ..."
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Avian Flu, 2006.
An in-depth analysis of the avian (bird) flu virus.
2,126 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses the history of avian flu and how it affects human beings. It looks into the pathophysiology of the disease and morbidity rate once it is contracted. It also discusses how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are taking part in a number of pandemic prevention and preparedness activities, in case of an outbreak of the disease.
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"The risk to humans is generally low, however during any outbreak of Avian Flu among poultry, there is always a possible risk to humans who have contact with the infected birds and surfaces contaminated with excretions from the infected fowl. The current outbreak of H5N1 among poultry in Asia and Europe is an example of a bird flu outbreak that has caused human infections and death. In rare instances, limited human-to-human spread of H5N1 virus has occurred, however transmission has not been observed to continue beyond one person. Because all influenza viruses have the ability to change, scientists are concerned that the H5N1 virus could mutate and infect humans with a strain that could easily spread from one person to another."
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Avian Flu, 2006.
A discussion regarding avian or bird flu and issues that surround the disease.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu. According to the paper, bird flu is a naturally-occurring infection caused by avian influenza viruses. It travels in the intestines of wild birds, having little impact on these animals, though the transferal of the same virus to a domestic bird can have harmful consequences. The spread of the virus typically occurs via the saliva, feces and nasal passages of an infected animal; birds become infected when they come into contact with infected secretions or surfaces contaminated by such secretions. Commonly, the spread of the infection occurs when birds come into contact with materials such as dirt, cages, water or feed that have been contaminated with the virus.
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The Avian Flu, 2007.
A discussion of whether the US is prepared for an outbreak of the avian flu.
8,021 words (approx. 32.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 172.95
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This paper argues that there is a very real potential for an avian influenza pandemic in the future, yet there remains an insufficient amount of effective vaccine to address the current incarnation of the H5N1 virus. The author suggests, based on this research, that it is useful to develop a broad-based assessment of the realities involved in a potential pandemic in order to provide meaningful and timely responses. The research presented in the paper was examined from biological, psychological and economic sources. The author concludes that it is incumbent on public health officials around the world today to alert their citizenry to the potential for such an outbreak and to take whatever precautions are necessary today to preclude such a disaster.
Outline:
Introduction
Explanation of the Problem
Justification for Using an Interdisciplinary Approach
Identification of Relevant Disciplines
Respective Viewpoints of Relevant Disciplines
Biology
Psychology
Economics
Methodology
Purpose of the Study
Background
General History of the Problem
Disciplines, Perspectives, Evidence, Insights
Logic,
Reasons for Order of Presentation of Disciplines Used
Biological Perspective
Psychological Perspective
Economic Perspective
Integration of the Three Disciplines
Conflicts within a Discipline
Creation of Common Ground with the Disciplines
Integration of Insights
Techniques of Integration Used
Development of New Understanding or Meaning
Conclusion
Table 1: Techniques of Integration Used
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"By the end of 2005, the epidemic of avian influenza had resulted in human cases of the disease in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam. Vietnam was the worst hit, with 93 cases. Of those, 42 died; citing statistics from the World Health Organization, Ford reports that the total number of cases by the end of 2005 was more than 140, with approximately half of these resulting in death (2006). Although sustained communicability of the H5N1 virus from person to person has not been observed, health officials remain cognizant that the H5N1 virus has the potential to mutate rapidly or even combine genetically with a human influenza virus to yield a virulent new strain that could easily spread throughout the global human population (Ford, 2006). "
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Nursing Avian Flu, 2006.
A discussion regarding the role of the nurse in a pandemic of avian influenza.
1,033 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of nursing and an impending pandemic. Specifically it refers to avian influenza (bird flu) and the impact of a pandemic on nursing practice, present and future, along with the nursing role in influencing the issue.
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"One of the problems with diagnosing avian flu are the signs and symptoms, because they so closely resemble the signs of other flu strains or the common cold. Typical symptoms include fever, muscle pain, headache, malaise, nonproductive cough, sore throat, and runny nose. Symptoms such as these should be taken seriously if they are diagnosed, especially in anyone who regularly has contact with poultry or other birds. Another problem with diagnosis is that the disease can incubate in the victim for up to four days, making it difficult to determine just when and where the infection occurred. Victims can also infect others even after symptoms of the disease disappear, which is another problem with diagnosis and prevention. The disease is most deadly to senior citizens over 65, young children, and individuals with underlying health problems, such as breathing difficulties or heart conditions. Symptoms usually dissipate in seven days, but the cough can last in many individuals for two weeks or more. Currently, influenza deaths in the United States average about 36,000 per year ("Avian," 2006.) Since there have not been any cases of the virus in birds in the United States, many people might ignore the symptoms if they occur, but with world travel so easy and quick today, infection could easily come from travelers returning from a trip to Asia or the Middle East. Thus, healthcare professionals should always be aware and on the lookout for these symptoms in any of their patients. "
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Avian Influenza, 2008.
An overview of the health concerns caused by the spread of avian flu.
2,387 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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Avian influenza, which is commonly referred to in the media as bird flu, is a strain of the flu virus that is highly infectious and can be fatal. This paper discusses how the spread of avian flu among wild bird populations concerns health care officials due to the high communicability of the disease and its record of moving from domestic livestock to humans. The paper also discusses how, although viral strain H5N1 has thus far not mutated into a form that is directly communicable among humans and can be passed without an avian host as a carrier, the possibility that this mutation could occur suggests to health care officials that H5N1 could potentially become a global pandemic.
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"The first documented incidences of H5N1 occurred in 1997 in Asia. The disease was recognized as able to cross the species barrier when handlers of poultry manifested symptoms similar to those in their livestock, which included damage to internal organs and aggressive vomiting, coughing, and physical weakness. Typically, once passed from a bird to a human, H5N1 is extinguished when the afflicted person recovers or succumbs to the disease. Yet there have been cases in which H5N1 has been transmitted from a human to another human, suggesting that the H5N1 virus has the potential to move within humans as well as birds. "
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Avian Influenza, 2004.
Considers the marketing ramifications of the recent outbreak of avian flu in Asia.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper considers the marketing ramifications of the recent outbreak of avian flu in Asia, including consequences for exporting birds to Asia, exporting birds from Asia, and tourism. It discusses how to eradicate the disease from the bird population.
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"Although the flu is not considered by many to be a serious illness the disease kills hundreds of thousands around the world each year. Generally flu strains remain a specific species and relatively ..."
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How Reporting of Impending Disaster Affects Public Opinion, 2005.
A discussion of the use of the mass media during the avian flu scare.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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Using the Frankfurt approach to media, and referring to the uses and gratifications model, this paper takes a critical look at the avian flu story in terms of the use of images and text. The paper suggests that the media is being used to reduce the risk of public panic and encourage a specific public action. For the purpose of this discussion, a current breaking news story published on the front page of the November 21, 2005 issue of The Globe and Mail, covering the recent discovery of a non-lethal variant of the avian flu found in Chilliwack, B.C.
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"As Canada braces for our next health disaster, as reported in news media, it is timely to review the media's use of symbols to determine their meaning in the context of the culture of fear in which we now live. This exploration may provide an insight into health related issues as they are reported in terms of their treatment and subsequent reading by the public. Using the Frankfurt approach to media, and referring to the uses and gratifications model, this paper will take a critical look at the avian flu story in terms the use of images and text, to suggest that media is being used to reduce the risk of public panic and encourage a specific public action."
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Avian Influenza, 2007.
An analysis of the history, infection and precautions for avian influenza.
1,757 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper discusses avian influenza or bird flu, which is the alternate common name for the H5N1 virus. The paper gives a brief history of the disease and describes how it is spread between animals and then focuses on how humans are infected and how it spreads between humans. The paper then discusses precautions and preventative methods for the spread of the disease.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Define Avian Influenza
History
How it's Spread
How Humans are Infected
The Risk Factors
Treatment
World Wide Preparedness
Precautions and Predictions
Conclusion
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"To set a roadblock towards a catastrophic human outbreak of bird flu there is a way out and it is the usage of a harmless virus to act as a delivery vehicle. (Linda, 57) The amantadine and rimantadine are two antiviral medications which are commonly used for influenza and for which the H5N1 virus, that causes human illness and death, could be resistant. There are other two antiviral medications known as oseltamavir and zanamavir which could possibly treat influenza caused by H5N1 virus. However, there is a necessity for additional studies to prove and demonstrate their effectiveness. And it is to be noted that for the protection against H5N1 virus there is no commercially available vaccine in Asia and Europe. (Key Facts about Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus)"
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Avian Influenza, 2005.
An examination of the medical condition known as avian influenza.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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Avian influenza is a disease that humans are becoming exposed to through contact, either directly or indirectly, with infected poultry or fowl. This paper explores the history of the flu, as well as what is being done to combat this infectious and deadly disease.
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"Avian Influenza, also known as Avian flu or "bird flu" is "an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus" according to the World Health Organization. Identified over 100 years ago in Italy it has now spread throughout the entire globe. The immune systems of some bird species are more resistant to this disease than other although it is believed that all species are susceptible to becoming infected with the disease. The flu ranges "from mild illness to a highly contagious and rapidly fatal disease results in severe epidemics." "
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Bird Flu and the Community Nurse, 2006.
Examines the role of the community nurse in a scenario where bird flu reaches pandemic proportions.
1,759 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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The threat of bird flu, H5n1, can escalate into a more devastating threat than the deadly influenza epidemic of 1918-1919, considering its potential to recombine and form new and deadlier strains and the world's lack of resources and preparation for it. A vaccine has remained in experimental status and is still failure-prone. The paper shows that in the meantime, the flu virus is easily and quickly transmissible by coughing, sneezing and direct contact and through the air. An infected person can transfer the infection in a day, with or without symptoms and carry the virus for several days and continue infecting others. Many groups are at-risk and symptoms are debilitating. The paper examines the role of the community health nurse and shows that he or she should
apply a holistic approach in tending to patients or victims of this scourge.
Paper Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Epidemiological Problem
Description, Agent, and Data
Impact
Risk Factors
The Role of the Community Health Nurse
The Watson Caring Theory
Summary and Conclusion
Bibliography
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"On the individual level, she focuses on the specific treatment of the virus and the care of the patient by verbally explaining the cause and course of the disease and how the patient can recover fast or by giving him reading materials that can help explain his condition and control the spread of the infection. If the individual belongs to the at-risk category, the nurse explains why he is at risk. If the individual is not yet infected, he should be encouraged to get an influenza vaccine injection each year before the flu season from late December till early March."
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Flu and Common Cold, 2002.
Treatments for the flu and the common cold.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This is a paper that discusses a few of the common treatments for the flu and common cold while highlighting the difference of the two diseases.
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