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The Risks of Breast Implants in Teenagers, 2002.
This paper presents an argument against breast implants for teenagers.
2,115 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper discusses breast implants and the risks involved. Social, psychological and health issues are discussed as they relate to teenagers undergoing breast implant surgery. Financial considerations are highlighted as well. Various opinions from professionals on the prudence of this surgery for teens are offered.
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Introduction
Background: What is a Breast Implant?
Problem
Purpose of Report
Scope
Discussion
Why Teenagers should not use Breast Implants
What are Alternatives to Breast Implants
Pros and Cons of Breast Implants
Social/Psychological/Emotional Effects on Teenagers
Ethical Issues
Conclusion
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"For several decides women have been undergoing breast augmentation in the way of breast implants. It is a procedure designed to enhance the size of a women?s breast and millions of females have had it done. In more recent years however, the attention has turned to teenage girls. More and more teen girls are asking for surgeons to perform surgery on them and give them breast implants. Brittany Spears, the famous teen idol singer, is reputed to have had the surgery performed several years ago. There has been a lot of controversy over the implants in general. Some now claim that they have become diseased from the implants and that the implants are making them sick. Teenagers are at an increased risk for problems when it comes to breast implants."
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Breast Implants, 2004.
Examines the history of silicone breast implants and argues that they are safe to use.
1,376 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper introduces and discusses the topic of silicone breast implants in women. Specifically, it discusses why breast implants are important for the self-esteem of many women and how it has been proved they are safe and pose no threat to women's health. Silicone breast implants have been the subject of controversy because many people believe they can cause physical damage or even death to many implant patients. Because of this threat, silicone implants were removed from the market for many years. The paper shows, however, that recent studies prove implants are safe. It argues that women should be able to have this type of cosmetic surgery if they desire. They should be made aware of the risks, but should be able to make up their own minds.
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"The FDA ban and following lawsuits received massive media attention, and women everywhere began to fear breast implants of any type, but silicone was especially suspect. Several studies showed that silicone implants could at times rupture, leak, or migrate from their original locations, but medical studies had never decided what the exact health risks of these problems were (Brecher). Suddenly, all breast implants were suspect, and the implant industry settled millions of dollars in lawsuits during the time. Many experts believe that much of the hysteria over implants was fueled by the media and by over-zealous attorneys, who urged anyone with an implant to jump on the bandwagon and sue, whether or not their implants had caused any health issues."
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Breast Implants, 2005.
This paper examines breast implants and contends that they offer a short term gain but long term problems.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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The author of this paper states that he/she has reviewed a brief history of breast implants and has discovered that the history of this surgery is filled with carelessness, misconceptions and misinformation. The author maintains that most women who undergo the procedure are not fully aware of the risks involved. The writer highlights that in fact, many could care less, as the need to look good outweighs everything else.
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"Sooner or later, everyone finds themselves faced with a medical situation that may require a variety of treatments and the more unlucky of us may have to choose surgery. The first reaction to such a proposition would be fear or revulsion; the prospect of going under the knife is not a pleasant one. One would think that there are few people who would voluntarily submit to such a procedure, but the fact is that thousands of women willingly submit themselves to cosmetic surgery not for medical necessity but simply for the sake of their appearance."
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Therapeutic Cloning and Breast Implants, 2005.
Discusses stem cell research with specific attention to therapeutic cloning and breast implants.
3,680 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 127.95
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This paper discusses stem cell research, with specific attention to therapeutic cloning, and then relates this to the recent scientific breakthroughs concerning stem cell application to breast implants. The paper reviews research; public opinion and embryo stem cell cloning. It looks at reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery.
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"Stem cell research is experiencing great advances, allowing humans to see a future where diseases of today will not be of such concern tomorrow ..."
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Breast Implants, 2002.
This paper discusses breast implants and teenagers.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper stresses that teenagers should not be allowed to have breast implants because it might affect them adversely.
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Dow Corning Breast Implants, 2002.
An explanation of the Dow Corning breast implant saga.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the Dow Corning Breast Implant controversy.
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Breast Implants, 2004.
An overview of the causes and issues surrounding breast implants.
1,407 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper begins by looking at reasons why women to decide to enlarge their breasts, touching on the American obsession with the "perfect body", and the role of the media in creating this image. The paper then discusses the safety issues involved in breast enlargement, such as the risk of cancer and the lawsuits that have evolved out of this controversy. The paper then looks at restoration surgery and concludes with a summary of the issue.
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"On the other hand, some writers on the topic note that the manufacturers of silicone breast implants did not do product safety research, therefore leaving them vulnerable to liability lawsuits (Patterson, 1999). Although some experts have recently called for a re-introduction of silicone breast implants, most use a saline solution instead."
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A Huge Health Scare For Women: Breast Implants, 2000.
An examination of the risks and side effects involved with getting breast implants, and women's reasons for going through with it.
1,357 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 45.95
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"A little girl?s first exposure to beauty often comes early, possibly when she is given a makeup vanity or dress up clothes. Most parents are not aware that these simple gifts begin a vicious cycle of salon visits, beauty routines, and other means of making oneself live up to a ?standard? of beauty. Even the very idols that young women look up to are promoting this beauty standard, by doing things such as getting cosmetic surgery at a very young age. These idols set the standard of beauty for young women, encouraging them to obtain cosmetic enhancement when their bodies have not yet fully matured. Many people wonder what makes a woman attractive. The media produces an image with big eyes, long hair, and most importantly, big breasts. Because society places such an emphasis on beauty and voluptuousness, more and more women each year are racing out to have cosmetic surgery. (Fig 2.3) Many of these women have no idea what the risks and side effects of these surgeries could be, and with breast augmentation rated as the second most common cosmetic procedure, this lack of knowledge is scary."
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Breast Surgery: The Big and Small of It, 1999.
A discussion on breast implants, the role of the media, and the effects on young women in society.
1,685 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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Breast augmentation surgery seems to be a growing trend in this day and age. Superficially, it has become accepted by society and often classified as beautiful. In reality, young women are paying exorbitant prices for a painful and risky surgery. In addition, the fragile self-esteem of these women is put into the hands of the doctors, hoping that they will make them beautiful. This research paper explores the effects of breast enlargement surgery and the media on college-aged women. The paper includes personal observations by the author.
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"It seems to me that plastic surgeons play on these insecurities to make their money. For an example, the initial consultation is thoroughly humiliating. The patient has to take off her shirt as the doctor marks all over her body with a ?sharpie? marker. He points out all of the woman?s imperfections and what he hopes to do with the surgery. Now, once a
young woman sees all of these imperfections she?s never noticed before, she?ll want the surgery more than ever. This is the mentality that the doctors hope for in their patients. In fact, according to Joel Studin, about 70% of the women who complete the initial consultation end up following through with the surgery (Studin 3). Another tactic used is the offer of a free consultation. While this may initially sound like the doctors are doing the patients a favor, they know that 70% are going to come back and pay $3,000- $14,000 to get the surgery completed. Yet still, the free consultation appeals to young women and brings them in, just to be pointed out where all of their imperfections are."
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Cochlear Implants, 2002.
A definition of cochlear implants and the effect such implants have on childhood development.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper defines a cochlear implant as a device which converts sound waves into electric signals and thus allows the hearing impaired to hear at a greater level than a hearing aid provides. The paper discusses the effects that cochlear implants have on childhood development, focusing on children from one to four years of age. The paper explores the issues of speech recognition/language, academic concerns, social ramifications and family relationships.
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"The University of Michigan performed the largest study ever on Cochlear implants and released the findings in January of last year. Researchers found that children who are implanted with cochlears before the age of four are able to achieve high levels of speech recognition and language skills. Dr. Paul Kileny establishes that research shows ?a significant difference in speech recognition between those who got their implants between the ages of 2 and 4 years, during the critical language development period, and those who received them later.? He concluded that people who receive the implant early in life get the greatest benefits."
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Cochlear Implants, 2005.
This paper argues in favor of the use of cochlear implants, which are prosthetic devices that enable the deaf to hear much better than previous innovations, such as hearing aids.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper explains the position supporting cochlear implants for deaf individuals. Generally, when successful, these implants can make deaf people, especially young children, much more able to distinguish auditory phenomena and, therefore, represent progress against the condition of deafness that is assumed to be a disability. The author points out that the argument opposing cochlear implants is more of a cultural than biomedical one; many members of the deaf community are content with their unique culture and do not regard deafness as a disorder to be cured. The paper concludes that the cochlear implants can enhance the lives of deaf people by allowing them to hear and not be segregated into a deaf word; therefore, the author favors the use of these implants.
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Introduction
Supporting View
Oppositional View
Personal Position
Conclusion
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"Personally, I think this issue needs to have more public advocacy so that people can really explore the arguments from both sides and see objective portrayals so that they can make up their own minds about supporting or opposing cochlear implants. Most of my personal feelings on this issue support cochlear implants from the perspective of
someone who is not deaf and therefore might not have the sort of empathy for the deaf community that someone inside or involved with this community may feel. That is, I feel dissonance personally at the notion of someone not wanting to hear if they are deaf because it seems that it would be much more convenient to recognize speech and other things in daily life."
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Cochlear Implants, 2008.
An overview of cochlear implants as treatment for sensor neural deafness.
1,288 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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The paper explains how the ear and hearing works and how the cochlear implant, the electronic audio mechanism, provides hearing in cases of sensor neural hearing loss. The paper outlines the fundamental workings of a cochlear implant and the need for a post-cochlear implant rehabilitation program. The paper also looks at the potential benefits of bilateral cochlear implants and explains when unilateral implants with FDA-approved cochlear implants and associated aural rehabilitation may be considered medically necessary.
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"The cochlear implant is an electronic audio mechanism that returns to the deaf partial hearing. The human ear consists of three main parts - the external ear, middle ear or tympanum, and the inner ear, or labyrinth. The external ear catches sound waves and channels them to the middle ear. This is brought about when sound travels along the ear canal of the external (middle) ear and causes vibration in the ear drum. Accordingly, in the middle ear is where sound waves set up vibrations that are converted into nerve impulses in the inner ear. These impulses are in turn, sent to the brain. The inner ear is also responsible for the sense of balance."
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Cochlear Implants, 2000.
A look at cochlear implants, their effectiveness and the issues surrounding performing these operations on the deaf.
2,640 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 79.95
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This paper looks at the invention of cochlear implants, which mimic the functioning of the inner ear. The paper explains how it works, its history, and the effectiveness and problems with the operations. Issues are discussed, including the deaf community's fears that the devices will destroy "deaf culture". Benefits and problems with the implants are looked at as well.
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"An implant mimics the functioning of the cochlea, a seashell-shaped organ in the inner ear lined with 30,000 hair cells. In a normal cochlea, the hair cells turn sound into impulses that are sent to the brain where they are interpreted as speech, music, or other auditory information about the world. In most deaf persons, auditory nerve fibers are intact, but the mechanism to receive the information through the hair cells is absent. Thus, regular hearing aids are ineffective as they typically only boost the amplitude of sound input. The cochlear implant is a wire that replaces a person?s missing hair cells ? it wraps inside the cochlea and, attached to a small external computer typically worn on the person?s belt, also translates sound into impulses sent to a transmitter that relays it back to the implant, that relays it to the brain. At this time, only one implant is being done per person, as developers of the device have not perfected how to coordinate the operation of two implants to provide accurate information relay to the brain."
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Cognitive Development and Cochlear Implants, 2008.
A comparison of cognitive development of deaf children with and without cochlear implants.
1,240 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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A cochlear implant is an electronic device that is surgically embedded in the mastoid and an electrode array is surgically inserted in the cochlea. The device receives sound which is transmitted to the residual auditory nerve fibers in the cochlea. The author of the paper examines the effect of a cochlear implant on deaf children's cognitive development. The writer points to a number of research projects which show that the cognitive development of a deaf child is slower than that of a hearing child. The writer then goes on to examine the benefits such an implant brings to the deaf child.
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"There have been studies that compare the communication and intellectual differences among children with and without cochlear implants, and among normal-hearing children. Thirty to forty percent of children with profound hearing loss will present with developmental delays in differing areas compared to those who can hear. Children with hearing disabilities also have a difficult time learning abstract words such as jealous or before and after; they also have difficulty learning words with multiple meanings. Children who have had their implants before the age of 5 have shown progress in language development at rates close or equal to that of hearing children (Bat-Chava, Martin, and Kosciw, 2005). The goal of early cochlear implant is to lessen the language gap between deaf children and those who can hear. It has also been found that children who are trained in oral communication have far better results in speech perception and production than those who are trained in total communication. Oral communication makes use of hearing and speech to learn language. On the other hand, total communication involves the learning of language through sign and oral communication strategies. The use of oral communication is made possible for children with profound hearing loss through cochlear implants."
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Cochlear Implants, 2002.
How hearing can be inhanced through implants.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper defines cochlear implants, describes how they help the hearing impaired, traces their history, offers drawbacks and benefits, and discusses cost, the installation procedure and general information. It is geared to someone with no knowledge of the cochlear implant.
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