| Papers [1-15] of 100 :: [Page 1 of 7] | | Go to page : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 —> | Search results on "EPHEDRINE FACTOR LIFE DEATH": |
|
|
Ephedrine, Factor in Life or Death?, 2004.
Examines whether the controversial drug, ephedrine, should remain legal.
1,745 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
Using the untimely death of professional baseballer, Steven Bechler, as a case in point, this paper argues that the common drug, ephedrine, should remain legal, despite the fact that it has been linked to many deaths in recent history. The paper argues that those people who died due to overdosing on ephedrine, abused the drug, and thus, the substance should not be banned. It argues that the drug is a constructive supplement, and it helps many people suffering from health issues if used properly.
From the Paper
"The National Institute of Health cited evidence of the same nature when they conducted the RAND Study, which tested the athletic performance enhancement with ephedrine (See Appendix). They found that when used alone, the effects of ephedrine were almost equivalent to the effects of caffeine on athletic performance. They did find that used together, the effects were much greater and the elevated heart rate in response could find to be problematic. In response to these finding, in 2003, the Federal Trade Commission, mandated a warning label making it clear to users that serious adverse effects are particularly high with strenuous exercise and/or use of stimulants including caffeine (Jones 4)."
| |
|
"Risk Factors For Asthma Deaths", 2004.
A review of the article, "Risk Factors For Asthma Deaths: A Population-Based Case-Control Study", by Jalaludin, et al.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper provides a critical assessment of the 1999 article by Jalaludin, et al., which was published in the Australian and New Zealand Journals of Public Health, entitled ?Risk Factors For Asthma Deaths: A Population-Based Case-Control Study?. It looks at how the objectives of the paper by Jalaludin, et al. were to investigate risk factors for deaths from asthma, using a case-control study design with two control groups and how the study was prompted by a bout of deaths from asthma in New Zealand in 1970 for which the cause was unknown, but suspected to be fenoterol.
From the Paper
"The Mitchell et al. (2002) questionnaire requested information on demographics, age at first diagnosis of asthma, duration of symptoms before diagnosis, self-assessment of severity, symptom frequency, medication use (by broad category and specific names), history of allergy, exposure to asthma triggers, the asthma trigger for the index episode, and feelings of vulnerability (Mitchell et al., 2002). The article under discussion was, again, not so thorough in terms of the rigor of the questionnaire used, and again, any conclusions drawn from such a questionnaire need to be looked at from the point of view of this caveat."
| |
|
"Death of a Salesman" - Death of a Dream, 2002.
An analysis of Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper presents a discussion about the play Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. The author of this paper takes the reader through a discussion about the play, the characters, the messages and the meanings. In addition the author discusses the use of structure sound and sense in the play.
| |
|
Life and Death: Abortion and the Death Penalty, 2005.
Explains why there is no contradiction in simultaneously viewing abortion as permissible in the early stages of pregnancy but the death penalty as impermissible.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 71.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains why a woman's views that abortion in the early stages of pregnancy is permissible but that the death penalty is never permissible are congruent and consistent from a moral and ethical standpoint.
From the Paper
"Though Abby rejects the application of the death penalty in all instances she does advocate the permissibility of abortion in the early stages. Despite the seeming contradiction of ethics or morals in these views, Abby's views on abortion and the death penalty are more congruent than they might initially appear. This is because abortion is part of a woman's overall reproductive rights guaranteed by law while the death penalty is often applied in a biased manner and represents state-sanctioned homicide..."
| |
|
Effects of Ephedrine on Weight Loss, 2001.
Examines effects of diet pill on 40 overweight adolescent females. Discusses methods, design, procedures & results of study. Concludes no effect revealed in sample. Abstract.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 63.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"Abstract
The current study examined the effects of ephedrine on weight loss in a sample of 40 overweight late adolescent females. While ephedrine has been shown to suppress eating in rats, it is not clear as to whether or not this drug is an effective means of weight loss in humans. In the current study, a test group of 20 participants took ephedrine for two months, whereas a control group of 20 participants took a placebo over the same two months. The results revealed no effect of ephedrine on weight loss in this sample. The implications of the findings are discussed in terms of future research on ephedrine."
| |
|
The Black Death, 2005.
A look at how the Black Death and other factors brought about the economic and social changes that occurred in late medieval Western Europe.
1,421 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The Black Death has long been recognised as not only a terrible human tragedy but also an influential factor in the economic and social changes that occurred in medieval Europe. It looks at how the Black Death acted as a catalyst for the social and economic changes, such as the end of feudalism, increasing urbanisation and the end of blind support for the Church.
From the Paper
"The aspects that had so improved the lives of the peasants was potentially economically crippling for landowners. Not only did the nobles have to pay much higher wages but their agricultural produce commanded a much lower price at market and between 1347 and 1353 aristocratic incomes fell by 20% . Attempts were made to prevent this, in France for example the 1349 Statue of Labour attempted to limit wages to pre-1348 levels but with little success. The smaller landowners and those slow to react to the changing environment were the main losers, those that were able and prepared to diversify (into animal rearing for example, which was becoming increasingly profitable due to the newly acquired higher spending power of the peasants) were not so economically misfortunate."
| |
|
An Argument on Whether it is Possible to Survive Death, 2000.
Approaching the subject of death with a definition of what death is and assuming that identity is necessary to survive death, this essay demonstrates that survival of death is impossible.
2,135 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 66.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
From the Paper
"Throughout history, one of the most pondered questions is ?what is the meaning of life?? Some religions use the notion of an afterlife as a means to obtaining some higher meaning of life. Whether or not this afterlife exists has also been a topic of debate and ponderance for centuries. Some have believed that religion is the opiate of the masses, ?created? solely to keep hope that the post-mortem experience is more fulfilling than earthly existence. It is generally regarded that in order to survive death one must remain them self, in other words, they must retain their identity. But what dictates your identity? Is it your soul? Is it your psychology? Could it be the continued existence of your body? All three of these accounts of identity are popular and offer different explanations for the continuation of self after death. "
| |
|
Oregon?s Death with Dignity Act, 2004.
This paper discusses the Oregon?s Death with Dignity Act and asks if physician-assisted death is death with dignity or assisting in a crime.
2,230 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses the only successful legalization of physician-assisted suicide in the U.S.A., the Oregon law called the Death with Dignity Act, passed in 1994 by a voter referendum and hung up in court for three years before another voter referendum to repeal the law was defeated in November 1997, and it became legal. The author explains that personal experiences with dying family members led her to believe that terminally-ill patients should have the right to die as they wish, and physicians should have an important role in that decision. The paper relates that the public?s support for assisted suicide or physician-assisted suicide has increased over the past 50 years; today 72% of the population supports this issue.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview of the Law
Supporting Arguments
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The law also requires the prescribing physician to report all requests for medication to the Oregon Department of Human Services. In addition, in 1999, the Oregon Legislature added a requirement that pharmacists must be informed of the prescribed medication?s ultimate use. Physicians and patients that follow the above requirements are protected from criminal prosecution under the law. In addition, choosing physician-assisted suicide will not affect the status of a patient?s health or life insurance policies. There is no obligation for physicians and health care systems to participate in the law."
| |
|
Element of Death, 2004.
An examination of the element of death in ?The Death of Ivan Ilych? by Leo Tolstoy and ?The Metamorphosis? by Frans Kafka.
1,958 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
Facing death is perhaps one of the most difficult tasks an individual can ever do. This paper shows how Ivan Ilych and Gregor Samsa both experience radical transformations in their lives that ultimately bring them to their deaths. Similarities between these two men and their circumstances include regret for living inadequate lives and the fact that their deaths lead them to a spiritual awakening. It explains that, while both stories emphasize personal revelation, they also focus on the lifestyles of these men as being major contributors to their deaths. This paper examines the cause of and the resulting revelation of death (and life) for Ivan Ilych and Gregor Samsa.
From the Paper
"This thought plaques his entire being and Ivan cannot escape the idea that everything he pursued while he was living was not the ?real thing? (1412). He even tries to defend himself and his actions but realizes that ?there was nothing to defend? (1413). Thinking of his family only makes matters worse for Ivan because when he looks at them, he sees himself and ?all that for which he lived? (1413). He also realizes that that what he believed all of his life was a ?terrible and huge deception which had hidden both life and death? (1413). It is interesting to note how Ivan cannot stop asking the question, ?What is the right thing?? (1414). We are told that this revelation increased Ivan?s suffering tenfold."
| |
|
Views on Death: Religion and Society, 2008.
This paper analyzes the social context of death in "Death: The Final Stages of Growth" by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross.
892 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 31.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
The paper examines Kubler-Ross' work "Death: The Final Stages of Growth" and her premise that denial of death is the central paradigm that creates the conflict between science and religion. The paper discusses how Kubler-Ross uses religious explanations of death to help unify her theory that more social and faith-based initiatives can help a death-denying society accept death as part of life.
From the Paper
"Kubler-Ross's analysis relies on varying different social backgrounds that define death through a religious perspective. In many cases, accounts from different religious organizations and belief systems are used to bring death to the forefront of American society and its denial of death. Kubler-Ross's background in the medical profession often elucidates this problem through the institutions of doctor, family, and social denial of death in her own experiences."
| |
|
?The Death of Ivan Ilych?, 2002.
A discussion of the theme of death in ?The Death of Ivan Ilych? by Leo Tolstoy.
1,536 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper discusses how the experience of one?s own death represents a major theme developed by Leo Tolstoy in "The Death of Ivan Ilych". It looks at how this theme begins its unfolding even in the opening to the story as Ivan?s obituary in the local ?Gazette? is shared amongst some of his old friend and colleagues. It examines how although the other characters are used throughout the story, "The Death of Ivan Ilych" is largely a tale of the individual?s experience with his/her death.
From the Paper
"Ultimately, Tolstoy?s story is one that demonstrates to humans how each of us can gain some control over that which seems beyond our control. As suggested by Kamm (2003), from a philosophical perspective, the experiences of Ivan as he confronts his death teaches us that we can have some control over our deaths, including the process of dying and what death it self signifies (i.e., the end of our mortal selves and existence), by how we choose to live it. As Tolstoy unravels Ivan?s ongoing groping with his own mortality, the reader is faced with the challenge of considering his/her own life and the manner in which he/she presently has lived and continues to live in order to avoid finding himself/herself in the same situation as Ivan ? dying with the knowledge that life has not been well lived."
| |
|
The Death of Ivan Ilych, 2005.
This paper is an argumentative essay about Ivan Ilych's death in Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilych."
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
An argumentative essay that argues that Ivan Ilych's death, in Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilych," makes him aware of how meaningless his existence has been. The paper explains that this was because he was trying to please others by his actions in life due to living under an oppressive regime of coercion and violence.
From the Paper
"In Leo Tolstoy's "The Death of Ivan Ilych" the novella revolves around the theme of death. At the beginning of the story, Peter Ivanovich exclaims while reading The Gazette; "Gentleman, Ivan Ilych has died." A Member of the Court of Justice, Ivan has led a common life of superficiality, little recognizing that his life is empty of meaning or purpose until he is confronted with his death."
| |
|
Death Anxiety, 2005.
This paper is a complete research study evaluating the potential death anxiety caused by confrontation with the death of a child compared with that caused by the death of an adult.
1,075 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 37.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper explains that a growing body of research has indicated that confrontation with another person's death can cause death anxiety, whether the deceased person is known or unknown and especially if the death is that of a child. The author reports that, in the research, a dichotomous Death Anxiety Inventory survey was used to measure anxiety by 10 adult participants self-reading a scenario describing the unexpected death of a female aged 5 years or of a female 85 years. The paper states that there was no significant difference and concludes that this survey was flawed either by lacking internal validity or by failing to evoke true thoughts of death and loss.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Literature Review
Method
Participants
Materials
Procedure
Results
Discussion
From the Paper
"The present data revealed no significance in death anxiety affected by the death of an unknown child versus death of an unknown adult. Although results were nearly identical for the two groups, statistics indicate that a larger scale study would provide results contradictory to the present hypothesis. Although the margin was very small, it seems that group B (Linda = 85 years) felt more death anxiety than group A (Linda = 5 years). This is contradictory to what was hypothesized based on the literature reviewed."
| |
|
Death in Poetry- An Analytical Comparison, 2007.
This paper compares John Donne's poem "Death Be Not Proud" and Wislawa Szymborska's poem "On Death, without Exaggeration."
873 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 31.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper compares and analyzes two poems about death that were written almost three centuries apart. The reviewer believes that the poems "Death be not Proud" by John Donne and "On Death, without Exaggeration" by Wislawa Szymborska demonstrate the beliefs of two different generations on the topic of death. The reviewer further describes the former as condemning death's pride, and the latter as mocking death's frailty. "Death Be Not Proud" speaks of death as a subtle reality of life, whereas the modern-day poem "On Death, without Exaggeration" criticizes the imperfection of death.
From the Paper
"Donne goes on to say that death is similar to natural rest or sleep. "From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be" (1453) implies that every time a man falls into sleep, he is performing an innocuous practice for the experience of death; however, death remains a part of life from which no one is exempt. Death, inevitable as it may be, is an assurance of Donne's believe that there is a supreme destination after death. It is a component of humanity and causes the poem to reflect a reverence toward and optimism about death."
| |
|
Death by Electrical Accidents and the Law, 2004.
A focus on the California laws regarding wrongful death and in particular, death resulting from electrical accidents.
1,131 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
»
Click here to show/hide summary
Abstract
This paper examines how there are special laws protecting both the consumer and the worker who have to deal with electricity, particularly California Public Utilities section 8031 and 8033. It looks at how any person who is injured by an electrical accident can sue if the accident was caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another. It also discusses how, in the case of the electric companies, they must make frequent inspections to insure that the lines are not defective or pose a threat to the safety of the consume ; they are responsible for protecting against any forces of nature or foreseeable threats that could result in injury or death. It also shows how, according to the law, the power company has a ?non-delegable? duty to construct and maintain its facilities in a safe condition.
From the Paper
"In the case of Pappert v. San Diego Gas & Electric (186 cal. Rptr 847), the plaintiff. Susan A. Pappert and her children, appealed the wrongful death of her husband, Charles, arising from his electrocution while trying to cut a tree close to the uninsulated 12,000-volt power line. Were the findings correct in stating that SDG&E could not have reasonably foreseen that the defendant?s own acts would cause him harm? It cannot be proved that the tree pruner ever came in contact with the power line because no one witnessed it. So therefore, who can say what truly happened? There are some that say the tree itself may have been energized by the wire."
|
|
|
