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Drug Trial for Cancer Medication, 2008.
This paper discusses the drug Zometa that is used as a support medication for treating symptoms of cancer.
2,427 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the research and development on a new drug is expensive and time-consuming, followed by a lengthy trial and a lengthy approval process by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The writer points out that Zometa was approved for the treatment of hypecalcemia, a common metabolic complication associated with cancer. The writer discusses that research into the action of the bisphosphonate zoledronic acid (marketed as Zometa) was undertaken to gain FDA approval for use of the drug for the treatment of osteolytic bone metastases, and research is also under way for use of the drug for other purposes as well. The writer concludes that so far, approval has only been given for its use in treating cancer patients with bone metastases, though there are indications that it will be valuable for breast cancer patients facing other difficulties.
Outline:
Introduction
Medical Problems to be Addressed
Drug Action
Approval of the Drug
Conclusion
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"Hypercalcimia of malignancy is considered the most common life-threatening metabolic complicastin of malignancy. It affects some 10 to 20 percent of patients with advanced cancer, varying widely with the type of cancer involved. It occurs most often in patients with multiple myeloma and carcinomas of the lung, breast, kidney, and the head and neck. Antihypercalcemic therapy is used, but median survival under these conditions has been found to be 30 days. Certain symptoms diminish the quality of life for these patients, such as nausea, vomiting, and altered mental states. HCM can also produce renal failure. Patients with bone metastases can also develop HCM. Factors that mediate hypercalcemia stimulate excess bone resorption and the release of calcium from the bone matrix, meaning that patients experience bone loss, a weakened bone structure, and higher circulating calcium levels. Bisphosphonates inhibit bone resorption and are the most effective therapy for HCM. Pamidronate has been one of the most commonly used treatments for HCM."
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Cancer Drugs, 2007.
This paper explores cancer treatment today and presents a design for a new, effective drug.
1,001 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses cancer drugs and their impact on patients. The paper relates that the medical community is aware of the harsh realities of cancer fighting drugs and has been working to try and develop drugs that can battle the disease while reducing the side effects. The paper presents a design for a cancer drug that will target only the cancer while leaving the healthy cells to do their work in assisting recovery.
Outline:
Introduction
How Drugs Work
Introducing the New Drug
Conclusion
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"For most of human history a diagnosis of cancer meant death. There was no hope, there was no cure, and the person was simply told they were going to die. The death was usually slow and painful with many side effects along the way. In recent history however, advances in medical science has improved the cure rates of cancer and today a cancer diagnosis no longer has to mean automatic termination of life. The drugs used to fight the disease are potent and often have serious and sometimes life threatening complications."
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Drugs and Cancer Patients, 1992.
A look at the use, positive and negative effects of traditional and non-traditional (heroin and marijuana) drugs on the terminally ill.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 9 sources, $ 55.95
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"Controlled Substances for Cancer Patients
There are mixed views in research concerning the use of controlled substances (marijuana, heroin, and other hallucinogens) in the treatment of terminally ill cancer patients. The purpose of this paper is to present a general discussion of the use of drugs in the area of pain control for cancer patients and, in particular, the use of marijuana and heroin for relief in the terminally ill.
In general, drugs are used in the final stages of cancer to treat pain and to ameliorate other symptoms that may occur in cancer patients. Common analgesics available currently in the care of cancer patients are Pethidine, Buprenorphine, morphine, methadone, codeine, and dextropropoxypheae, all legal drugs in..."
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Is Drug Court Really Effective: A Review of Current Drug Laws and Drug Courts, 2002.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 106.95
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This legal analysis examines the American drug courts in order to assess the effectiveness of existing policy in dealing with crimes associated with drugs in the United States. This paper evaluates the scientific validity of resources that are used to determine drug policy, and in the critique finds these systems of information ineffective. The author of this essay then offers recommendations for a drug policy that includes a description of drug court environments, and rehabilitation programs for women.
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Efficacy of Drug Treatment in Breast Cancer, 2007.
A research proposal for a patient perception study on the efficacy of drug treatment in breast cancer patients.
2,122 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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The paper proposes a patient perception that would look at whether patients' perceived efficacy of their cancer treatment equals that of their doctors' analysis of their well being as cancer patients. The study seeks to establish whether a particular type of treatment and cancer drug helps improve the patient's perception of the improvement of their health condition. The paper discusses and analyzes extensively descriptions of patient profiles and their attitude towards their sickness.
Outline:
Introduction
Review Of Related Literature
Research Objectives
Methodology
a) Research Design
b) Research Methods
i) Survey
ii) Focus Interviews
c) Sampling
d) Data Analysis
Bibliography
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"Though this study follows a dominantly quantitative paradigm, the researcher will also informally interview medical doctors in order to generate information that may not be provided or discussed in the patient perception survey. These information and data includes interviewing the doctor about patients' histories, response to cancer drug treatment, and his/her overall opinion about the patient in general."
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Foster Care and AIDS Drugs, 2005.
This paper addresses the issue of fostered children receiving pediatric AIDS drug trials.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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The paper describes how within modern society, there are literally hundreds of groups that are voicing their concerns for the National Institute's of Health pediatric AIDS drug trials on foster care children in the United States. The paper explains the predominant opinion, that children that have been placed in foster care are being forced to endure unneeded drug treatments that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for children and that require testing in order to receive such approval.
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The Origins of Trial by Jury, 2003.
Discusses the origins of the modern-day jury trial from the systems of trial by ordeal and trial by combat from the medieval English system of trial and punishment.
4,285 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 113.95
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The paper describes, in detail, the systems of trial by ordeal, including the various types of ordeals and how they were carried out, and shows the reasons for the creation of the modern jury trial system and how it was first implemented in medieval England.
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"Although they are sometimes controversial, the rights of accused persons are among the most important rights guaranteed all persons residing within the United States. The right to a trial by a jury of ones peers is the heart of those rights guaranteed to accused persons. This is related to English constitutional history because it is here where we find the origins of the jury trial system. We will trace the ways in which accused persons in medieval England were tried, beginning with the various forms of trial by ordeal, trial by combat, and ending with trial by jury. Our discussion of the various forms of trial will follow the following form: 1) We shall first discuss trial by compurgation, its practice, and its limitations. 2) When possible we shall discuss trial by ordeal as a necessary alternative to trial by compurgation, as well as the historical origins of the various types of ordeals used in medieval England. 3) We will discuss trial by battle as an alternative to trial by ordeal and compurgation, its origins, and how it was practiced in medieval England. 4) We will discuss origins of trial by jury in medieval England and the reasons for how and why it eventually replaced the various forms of trial by ordeal."
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Nutrition and Cancer, 1999.
Examines the connection between diet and cancer, types of cancer, effective cancer-fighting foods and nutrients and research.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, $ 79.95
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"Inhibition of human breast cancer cell proliferation and delay of mammary tumorigenesis by flavonoids and citrus juices" by So, Guthrie, Chambers, Moussa, and Carroll (1996) reports that in women from developed countries, breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer; incidence is increasing worldwide at an average rate of approximately two percent annually.
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"NUTRITION & CANCER
Introduction
"Inhibition of human breast cancer cell proliferation and delay of mammary tumorigenesis by flavonoids and citrus juices" by So, Guthrie, Chambers, Moussa, and Carroll (1996) reports that in women from developed countries, breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer; incidence is increasing worldwide at an average rate of approximately two percent annually. Chemotherapeutic techniques fail to reduce death rates from cancers of the breast, lung, brain, colon, prostate, ovary, and pancreas. Studies on diet and cancer offer information regarding naturally occurring anticancer agents. Research concludes that plant-based diets with whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables reduce risk of cancer. Carotenes and antioxidant vitamins may act as anticancer ..."
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Drug Trafficking in the Caribbean, 2001.
The paper discusses the drug problems of the people of the Caribbean and the drug trafficking that goes on there. It also deals with the dangers that drug trafficking causes to other countries and their people.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 101.95
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This paper is about the drug trafficking problems of the Caribbean. The author examines the Caribbean region as a long standing area where illegal substances have been grown and sold. The people are poverty stricken and sell drugs as a means to make money. The author looks into the Caribbean?s climate and location which make it an ideal place to grow and sell drugs. The people are able to transport drugs to other countries through the use of planes, boats, etc. The paper goes on to discuss how this poses as a threat to all countries because it makes drugs available which leads to drug problems for their citizens.
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"The Caribbean is known for its agriculturally equipped weather conditions, which makes for most islands to be very fertile. Many farmers in the Caribbean grow drugs as part of their produce to earn more money. They can then sell the illegal substances to islanders, tourists, and then ship the rest off to be sold to other countries? citizens. This poses as a threat to the health of all people who are able to buy drugs as a result of drug trafficking in the Caribbean. It also poses a threat to governments because they have to use their funding on programs to educate citizens about the dangers of drugs as well as rehabilitate those citizens that are addicted to drugs and suffer from drug abuse."
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Abduction and Trial Of Manuel Noriega, 1995.
Examines the international legal issues of the U.S. kidnapping of the former Panamanian leader and trial on drug charges.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 17 sources, $ 79.95
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"THE ABDUCTION AND TRIAL OF MANUEL NORIEGA
This research paper discusses and analyzes the international
legal aspects of the abduction and trial of Manuel Noriega. In
1990 Noriega, the former Panamanian military strongman, was
kidnapped by the American military and returned to Miami where
he was tried and convicted on criminal charges. The Noriega and
other recent cases raise basic questions of international law
relating to the right of one state to apply extraterritorially
its criminal laws to the citizens of another state. Novel issues
arose because of the circumstances under which Noriega was
captured his status as a foreign head of state. A solid case can
be made that in all these instances, general principles of
international law were violated. The defendants in these cases
appear to have been guilty of the offenses charged. They were ..."
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The Scottsboro Boys Trial, 2001.
A look at the famous Scottsboro Boys trial and the events that took place leading up the trial as well as during the trial.
1,519 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 3 sources, $ 50.95
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This paper chronicles the famous Scottsboro Boys trial. It?s a story of racism in the 1930?s that describes the events leading to the trial, the trial itself and the outcome. The paper describes what happened to the boys while they were in jail and the events and outcome of their second trial. Racism appears and reappears throughout the story of the Scottsboro Boys, as they were sentenced to death on several different occasions, despite obvious inconclusive or debatable evidence. Finally, the paper briefly describes the fate of all people involved in the case.
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?When the train that they were riding on stopped in Stevenson, Alabama, the small group of black boys decided to walk along the tracks. A short while later they met up with some more black boys from another car. The boys decided that they would get back at the white boys who had been throwing rocks at them earlier. Once the train started again, the same group of white boys started throwing rocks at the blacks from a lower car. The now rather large group of blacks got in the car that the whites were riding in and started fighting them."
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Slobodan Milosevic"s War Crimes Trial, 2004.
A look at Slobodan Milosevic's trial at the Hague and how this trial will change the way the world views and undertakes trials of war criminals.
4,304 words (approx. 17.2 pages), 39 sources, MLA, $ 113.95
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The first former head-of-state to be tried for war crimes, Slobodan Milosevic, was a powerful leader in Yugoslavia. He is currently being tried at the Hague as a war criminal. This paper questions how war crimes trials worked in the past and how they will work in the future. The writer points out that by looking at the Milosevic case gives insight into the future of war crimes trials.
I. Introduction
II. Review of the Literature: Questions Surrounding War Crimes Trials
III. The Case of Slobodan Milosevic
IV. Revisiting the War Crimes Trials Questions
V. Implications for the Future
VI. Conclusion
VII. Bibliography
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"With the current trial of Slobodan Milosevic taking place at the Hague, war crimes trials have gained renewed interest. War crimes trials of the past look much different than those of today and likely those of the future. Looking at the Milosevic case, predictions can be made regarding the future of war crimes trials and how former heads of state may be tried. As the first former head of state to be tried for war crimes before an international tribunal, Milosevic?s actions and the outcome of the case will set a precedent for all future war crimes trials."
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Skin Cancer And How it is Caused, 2006.
This paper talks about skin cancer, what exactly skin cancer is, how one gets the disease and how to prevent it.
795 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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In this paper the author essentially talks about what skin cancer is, and how people can be exposed to getting it. He talks about the instances of skin cancer such as people who have a lighter skin tend to have an increased probability of being affected by the rays compared to dark skinned individuals. The paper discusses symptoms attached with skin cancer, like bumps around the head, neck or the shoulder area which might be the sign of a growing skin based tumor. In conclusion the author highlights that instances of skin cancer are growing daily and that more care when in the sun needs to be taken, to prevent the ultraviolet rays of the sun which are the main cause of skin cancer.
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"Within the field of medicine, there are a whole range of cancers and one of them is skin cancer. Skin cancer has been getting a lot of media attention in the past couple of years primarily due to the reason that it has been faced by many people, especially in the Western world. In fact, skin cancer, in a relatively short period of time has come to become an increasingly common condition. The most common reason due to the increase in the number of cases of skin cancer has been the increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation, against which there seems to be no strong way of prevention. Many people use a number of sun screens (a type of cream) to decrease the effects of this type of radiation from coming into their bodies but at times, this mechanism of protection simply might not be enough."
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Laryngeal Cancer, 2008.
Describes laryngeal cancer or cancer of the larynx, which is generally squamous cell carcinoma.
1,985 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper explains that laryngeal cancer is cancer of the larynx or voice box, which is essential for normal vocal production. The paper describes several types of degrees of laryngectomy, the complete or partial removal of the larynx, which is usually performed to contain and stop the cancer from metastasizing to other cells. The paper then explains that, in addition to regular post surgical care, a speech pathologist should be included in the treatment team as soon as possible. The speech pathologist helps the patient learn to communicate, provides counseling and gives emotional support. Several illustrations are included with the paper.
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"It is the responsibility of the speech language pathologist to be the main intermediary between the patient and communication, postoperatively, as speech pathologists seek to help the patient learn effective communication in whatever manner possible so the individual may gain as close to pre-surgical communication effectiveness as possible. This means that the speech pathologist is responsible for training the individual on devices, pneumonic and electric as well as helping the individual to use pneumonic devices for communication and or teaching the individual a greater expression of sign language development."
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Legalizing Drugs: Fiction or Fix, 2000.
Discusses the failure of the ?War on Drugs? and how legalizing drugs would change the role of the police from the enforcer, to the protector.
1,938 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 5 sources, $ 61.95
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This paper deals with the shortcomings of the current measures taken to curb the rising problem of drug abuse in America and how legalizing drugs would change the role of the police from the enforcer, to the protector. A discussion of the question of getting current abusers to stop their self-destructive ways and ways to prevent new drug abusers is given with a realistic looks at how the current systems tries to solve these problems. Also a short dissertation on how DARE has failed to prevent new drug abusers is also given.
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