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Insulin Pump Technology, 2004.
An analysis of insulin pump technology for juvenile diabetics.
3,583 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper discusses the widespread occurrence of juvenile or Type-1 diabetes in America. Since insulin therapy was first conceived in the 1920s, there have been many developments made in diabetes control. In the 1970s, the first insulin pump was devised, and over the years, technology has improved its precision in insulin administration, as well as its size. The paper explains how users can now wear the pump discretely, and wireless technology allows their monitors to communicate with the pump, providing better blood glucose levels. The paper examines companies such as MiniMed, which are currently working on future generations of insulin pumps and monitors in order to create a truly closed-loop system. The paper admits that, while there is still no cure for diabetes, these pumps offer users the best opportunity available to live as close to a normal life as possible.
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"Juvenile diabetes is one of a number of diseases which affect children throughout the world that have no known cure. It is important to examine the disease and how it affects the human body, as well as possible future technology aimed at controlling the disease. A method which needs to be explored is the insulin pump, and what innovations are currently being implemented in order to improve its effects. It is crucial to understand the history of the pump, how it works, and the results of improvements made to the pump over the years."
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Cardiac Technology, 2002.
This paper discusses the field of cardiac technology, especially the areas of heart pumps and pig heart transplants.
1,615 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 52.95
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This paper explains that the new technology heart pumps, such as Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), assist the heart permanently instead of temporarily as the traditional pumps were used. The paper describes the use of animal parts for transplants especially the pig heart, which closely resembles the human heart, and the problems of organ rejection. The author believes that successful cardiac technological developments will lead to further developments for other parts of the body.
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"Traditional pumps were meant to be temporary solutions to most heart problems. These small pumps were implanted into the chest cavity of patients with the sole function of assisting the heart?s own pumps. They helped to keep the rhythm of the heart?s beat, regulating the pumping of blood throughout the body, and helping the heart in times of need. Traditional heart pumps were expected to help the heart recover to the points at which they could be removed and the heart would operate properly on its own. Their other function was to help keep the patient alive until they eventually moved up the waiting list for donor hearts and got a heart transplant. "
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Sodium Pump, 2007.
This paper examines the activity and importance of sodium pumps to the body.
1,387 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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In this article, the writer explains that the Na+-K+-ATPase (Sodium Pump)The Na+-K+-ATPase, or sodium pump is a highly-conserved integral membrane protein existing in almost all cells in higher organisms. The writer further explains that a human at rest contains cells that consist roughly of 25% cytoplasmic ATP which is hydrolyzed by sodium pumps. Approximately 70% of ATP is consumed to fuel sodium pumps in nerve cells. In the body, the autonomic nervous system heart cells are regulated through these receptors to modulate certain ion-kinetic structures to influence ion movement. The writer concludes that the sodium pump is involved in cell junction maintenance, thus ensuring that the heart cells stay connected with one another. The writer also notes that without this sodium pump, the body cannot function and the heart never develops.
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"Description of the structure of this molecule is still uncertain, but information is available to define the amino acids involved in ATP and cation binding. The sodium pump, which is located within the outside membrane of the cell, grabs sodium and releases it on the other side of the membrane, repositioning itself to do so, then grabs potassium and releases it within the cell: Within the cell, ATP is bound to the empty pump, the N/A+ ions approach the pump, are bound to the pump until the pump is loaded with (3) Na+ ions, ATP is hydrolyzed, the pump phosphorylated, the pump reorients in the membrane and the Na+ ions start to fall off outside of the cell. As the Na+ ions are released, (2) K+ ions approach the pump, are bound and dephosporylation takes place. The ATP is bound to the pump, a conformational change takes place when the K+ is in the cell and they are delivered into the interior of the cell and the pump is ready to start again. Although it is difficult to explain the structure of this "pump," based on primary amino acid sequence, it probably possesses 8 or 10 transmembrane domains."
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Enzymatic Regulation of the Sodium-Potassium Pump, 2002.
An investigation of enzymatic regulation of the sodium potassium pump in isolated skin of the frog, Rana Catesbiana.
1,530 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 50.95
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Electrochemical gradients are essential for biologic processes including but not limited to neuronal signaling, respiration, and osmoregulation. The Sodium-Potassium (Na/K) pump is one of the most well characterized structures for actively establishing these gradients. The current generated by the Na/K pump can be calculated by measuring the current required from an external source to bring the gradient (Voltage difference) created by the pump to zero. An increase in temperature has shown to increase the current generated by the Na/K pump with a slope of 12.5A/Co and a Q10 value of 1.72. Arginine vasotocin (AVT) also known as anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), acts to increase the activity of the enzyme regulated pump. At a constant temperature, a 10-fold increase in current was measured across the AVT treated skin in comparison to the baseline AVT absent skin preparation.
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"The plasma membranes of cells contain pumps that drive out sodium from the cell and incorporate potassium into the cell. Physiologically, the blood plasma has a higher sodium concentration than the cytoplasm and conversely the cytoplasm has a highly potassium concentration than the plasma. Under these conditions, the Na/K pump is acting against a concentration gradient is therefore an active ATPase dependent process. Since the pump is under enzymatic regulation, we expect its activity to be governed by typical enzyme kinetics responding directly to changes in temperature and agents (such as hormones) that manipulate enzyme activity. It is also important to note that the Na/K pump pumps a net 3 Na+ ions out of the cell for every 2 K+ in. This creates a resting voltage potential across the membrane (1). The resistance of the channel allows for the net current across the pump to be measured indirectly by introducing an external voltage equal and opposite of the resting membrane potential created by the Na/K pump. Using the Ussing technique, a voltage clamp and Ohm?s law, we can derive the current generated by the Na/K pump under various conditions (2)."
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Using Nutrition to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance, 2001.
An examination of prevention tactics for reverse insulin effects.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, $ 48.95
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An examination of insulin resistance, a metabolic disorder in which the body has impaired ability to properly deal with dietary carbohydrates such as sugars. The author examines the increasing condition worldwide, especially in industrialized countries, due to a nutritional shift in diets and a predominance of foods that promote insulin production. A look at possible prevention tactics.
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"Insulin resistance is associated with some of the most common diseases affecting modern societies including, hyperglycemia, glucose intolerance, Type 2 diabetes, hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia (including elevated TG and low LDL), hypertension, obesity, and coronary heart disease. People with insulin resistance are more prone to high blood pressure, impaired blood clotting, accumulation of excess fat in the blood, and atherosclerosis. "
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"The Discovery of Insulin", 2006.
A book report and positive review of Michael Bliss' book "The Discovery of Insulin".
912 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper positively reviews Michael Bliss' book about the medical discovery of insulin, stating that Bliss manages to relate the story of the discovery of insulin in an exciting, engaging way.
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"One might predict that a book detailing the history of a medical discovery might prove to be rather dull reading. However, The Discovery of Insulin by Michael Bliss demonstrates that this is certainly not necessarily the case. The story that Bliss relates has all the elements of an intriguing novel - fascinating characters, conflict, scandal, and inspirational outcomes. Yet, the book is a carefully researched document rather than a work of fiction. The human side of medical research is revealed, both in the activities and thoughts of the scientists involved in the discovery of insulin, and in the heartwarming stories of diabetes sufferers whose lives are saved by the discovery."
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Diabetes and Insulin Absorption, 2006.
This paper studies the effect of diabetes on glucose and insulin absorption.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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The writer explains that Diabetes Mellitus is the most common endocrine disorder, which is caused by either the loss of means of production of insulin or resistance to its effects. The writer points out that this disease has direct and indirect systemic effects, ultimately leading to the early demise of the individual. This paper outlines the pathogenesis of the disease by first discussing relevant anatomy and the normal physiology of the endocrine pancreas in relation to insulin. A review of new research regarding the pathogenesis of diabetes is also discussed.
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"Diabetes Mellitus is an endocrine disorder caused by either the loss of means of production of insulin or resistance to its effects. There are two types of diabetes, classified according to either of these causes. Type 1 (formerly insulin-dependent or juvenile-onset) diabetes, is caused by a profound lack or absence of insulin in the bloodstream. The source of insulin, the beta cells of the endocrine pancreas, is the target of autoimmune-mediated destruction. Type 2 (formerly non-insulin dependent or maturity-onset) diabetes, is caused most often by peripheral tissue resistance to insulin. This type of diabetes is more linked to a multifactorial inheritance pattern (i.e. can run in families) than Type 1 diabetes. More importantly, however, it manifests itself due to the adaptation of a sedentary lifestyle, leading to obesity and decreased tissue sensitivity to insulin."
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Health Teaching & Insulin Use, 2006.
A discussion reviewing the challenge of educating patients on the use of Insulin by diabetics.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses how patient education is intended to help the patient, their family or the community to achieve and maintain optimal health and well being. The paper goes on to state that according to Potter, Perry, Ross, Kerr, and Wood accurate timely teaching is needed for clients to make decisions about their health and improve their overall health status. Diabetes is a condition where patients need accurate and detailed information.
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" Introduction Patient education is intended to help the patient, their family, or the community to achieve and maintain optimal health and well-being. Potter, Perry, Ross-Kerr and Wood (2006, p. 471) state that "Accurate, timely teaching is needed for clients to make decisions about their health and improve their overall health status". Diabetes is a condition where patients need accurate and detailed information. "The injection of insulin is essential for management of patients with type 1 diabetes and may be needed by patients with type 2 diabetes for intermittent or continuous glycemic control."
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Insulin, 2001.
Discusses new developments & approaches to insulin delivery to persons with Diabetes Type I.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 17 sources, $ 31.95
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"Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas to regulate the amount of sugar in the blood. In persons with diabetes, the pancreas produces no insulin, too little insulin to control blood sugar, or defective insulin (Brown & Brillon, 1999). Brown and Brillon (1999) report that almost all people with diabetes have one of two major types. About 10 percent of diabetics have Type I or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). Their bodies produce no insulin. About 85 percent of persons with diabetes have Type II or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Their bodies produce some insulin, but it is not enough or it doesn't work properly to funnel glucose through the receptors into their cells. Type II diabetes can sometimes be controlled with a..."
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Insulin and Atherosclerosis, 1999.
Examines use of the drug as a risk factor for disease.
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The purpose of this research is to examine insulin as a risk factor for atherosclerosis. The plan of the research will be to set forth the connection that has been identified between insufficient insulin usage by the body system and cardiovascular disease, and then to discuss ways in which insulin has been identified in various research studies as a risk factor for atherosclerosis in particular.
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"The purpose of this research is to examine insulin as a risk factor for atherosclerosis. The plan of the research will be to set forth the connection that has been identified between insufficient insulin usage by the body system and cardiovascular disease, and then to discuss ways in which insulin has been identified in various research studies as a risk factor for atherosclerosis in particular. Unfortunately, despite the relative familiarity of insulin to professional clinical research, its function and role in the problems associated with atherosclerosis is imperfectly understood.
To say that insulin is a risk factor for atherosclerosis is somewhat misleading for the reason that it is a risk factor by negative inference. That is, atherosclerosis appears to be a consequence of what insulin does not do--or what it does badly ..."
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Emerson and Hawthorne: Polar Opposites Attract, 2004.
Examines Hawthorne?s ?A Rill from the Town-Pump? and Emerson?s ?Divinity School Address? to show their different styles of writing.
1,043 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses and compares Nathaniel Hawthorne?s ?A Rill from the Town-Pump? and Ralph Waldo Emerson?s ?Divinity School Address? in order to show how these extremely different styles of writing, at least on the surface, serve to achieve the same end for each of their respective authors. The author of the paper is of the belief that a close reading of the two together better exposes the message of each: Hawthorne?s fictional personification of his own message crystallizes the often long-winded style and disenchanting tone of Emerson?s ?Address.?
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"Hawthorne?s arrogant and egotistical ?guardian? of the Town-Pump views his position with utmost importance, a place from where he believes he should preach and the townspeople should come to listen. ?It were a pity, if all this outcry should draw no customers,? he says, as though God is not served completely unless someone is listening. The narrator?s egotism and true purpose in ?Rill? come through shrouded in Hawthorne?s heavy sarcasm, ?But I perceive, my dear auditors, that you are impatient for the remainder of my discourse. Impute it, I beseech you, to no defect of modesty, if I insist a little longer on so fruitful a topic as my own multifarious merits. It is altogether for your good. The better you think of me, the better men and women will you find yourselves.?"
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Treating Obesity, 2008.
Reviews an article by M.T Cabio lu and Neyhan Ergene, 'Changes in Level of Serum Insulin, C-Peptide and Glucose after Electro-Acupuncture (EA) and Diet Therapy in Obese Women' from the 2006 "The American Journal of Chinese Medicine".
2,610 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper explains that the problem, which the researcher M.T Cabio lu and Neyhan Ergene addressed in their article reported in "The American Journal of Chinese Medicine", was to determine whether electro-acupuncture (EA) had anything to do with weight loss as associated with C-peptide, glucose and serum insulin levels in women. The paper states that the researchers specifically did not address the theoretical framework for their study and indicates that, as the researchers believed would be the outcomes, there is a correlation between EA, diet restrictions, and weight loss as well as a correlation between EA and the blood markers for obesity.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Problem/Purpose
Literature Review
Study Framework or Theoretical Perspective
Research Objectives, Questions, and Hypotheses
List Attribute/Demographic Variables
Sample/Setting
Research Design
Measurement Methods and Tools
Procedures
Statistical Analysis
Researchers' Interpretation of the Findings
Generalization of the Findings
Implications of the Findings for Nursing
Suggestions for Further Study
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"For nursing, there are few implications for EA. Usually, this is performed by acupuncturists who are trained in this field. However, nurses could be trained to perform this and other weight loss treatments that are not as commonly seen in Western medicine, so that they could further benefit the people that they help on a daily basis.
"The researchers do indicate that further study should be undertaken, especially where diabetes is concerned."
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Developmental Abnormalities, 1993.
Causes, incidence, effects of spina bifida occulta, situs inversus, chromatopsia & insulin-dependent diabetes.
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"Multiple Developmental Abnormalities
Spina bifida (occulta) and situs inversus are two distinct anomalies of anatomic structure which result from abnormal embryological development. Type one, or insulin.dependent, diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is a disease which may occur at any age, but typically makes its initial presentation in adolescents and young adults. Chromatopsia is a visual disturbance sometimes associated with retinal pathology.
The term "dysraphism" refers to any lack of closure of two structures which are normally fused (18:349). Spina bifida involves dysraphism of the bones that enclose the vertebral canal. Typically this occurs posteriorly and usually involves the neural arches of the vertebrae (pedicles, laminae, articular processes and spinous processes) (18:349). "
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Diabetes Mellitus in Juveniles, 1994.
This paper discusses the insulin-dependent disorder diabetes mellitus in juveniles: Treatment options, etiology, diagnosis, types, incidence, complications, testing and role of family.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, $ 95.95
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"A complex disorder, diabetes mellitus afflicts people of every race, sex, age, and cultural background. The form most prevalent in juveniles is insulin.dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). Although the etiology of IDDM is not yet completely understood, the disease is probably caused by some type of autoimmune response. The diagnosis of this disease has important implications, particularly for the very young. Juvenile IDDM patients may be at risk for neuropsychological problems. In addition, over the long.term, IDDM patients may also suffer from numerous other complications. Fortunately though, advances in technology continue to provide these patients with effective tools for managing their condition. With the introduction of new therapeutic modalities, as well as the improvement of existing ... "
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Diabetes, 1997.
Examined in terms of incidence, cause, symptoms, insulin, dietary therapy, self-care & quality indicators for treatment of Type I.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 13 sources, $ 47.95
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"MANAGEMENT OF TYPE-I DIABETES FOR THE INDEPENDENT-LIVING ELDERLY
Introduction
This research addresses the management of Type-I diabetes for the independent-living elderly. For this type of patient, self-care is crucial to patient well-being.
Diabetes: Incidence and Character
Diabetes mellitus affects approximately five-percent of the general population (Yki-Jarvinen, 1994, pp. 91-95). It is estimated that in the population segment 45 years of age and older, more than six-percent are diagnosed with diabetes with an equal prevalence of undiagnosed cases (Javitt, Aiello, Chiang, Ferris, Canner, & Greenfield, 1994).
Diabetes mellitus is referred to as a heterogeneous syndrome. It is characterized by a lack of insulin secretion.."
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