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Malignant Melanomas, 1999.
Classification, epidemiology, diagnosis, genetics, treatment & prognosis of skin cancer.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 28 sources, $ 79.95
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"Malignant melanomas are a group of malignant neoplasms, primarily on the skin, that are composed of melanocytes (melanin- producing cells) (8, 17). Most melanomas develop from a pigmented nevus over a period of several months or years and occur most commonly in fair-skinned people with light-colored eyes. A previous sunburn can increase the risk of a person developing a melanoma. Any black or brown spot having an irregular border, pigment appearing to radiate beyond the border, a red, black and blue coloration observable on closer examination, or a nodular surface is suggestive of melanoma and is usually excised for biopsy (17). This paper will look at the classification, epidemiology, diagnosis, genetics, treatment, and prognosis of malignant melanomas.
Melanomas occur in several different types: amelanotic.."
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Malignant Tumors, 2002.
This paper addresses and discusses various issues related to malignant brain tumors.
1,890 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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The following paper explores several facets of malignant brain tumors including symptoms, treatment options and the financial impact. The writer uses several sources to explain the effects that a malignant brain tumor has on a person not just financially but physically and mentally as well.
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"Everybody gets an occasional headache. They usually take an over the counter painkiller and the headache disappears. Now and again people get headaches that over the counter medication doesn't touch. They go to the doctor and find out they have migraines. While migraines can be difficult to manage they are not life threatening which is usually a great relief to the patient and their family. However, those who get frequent headaches still need to be evaluated by a medical professional. It is a mistake to assume it is migraine or stress related."
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Melanoma, 2002.
An overview of melanoma, a malignant tumor of the melanocytes.
873 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper begins with a definition of melanoma/amelanotic and describes who is most likely to be affected by this form of malignant skin growth. The paper describes early signs of the disease and its prognosis. It also looks at available treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
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"One study, examined by a panel of experienced dermatopathologists, found there was discordance on the diagnosis of melanoma versus benign lesions in 37 of 140 cases (General pg). Another study, examined by a panel of expert pathologists, revealed that 38 percent of cases had two or more discordant interpretations (General pg). Such studies prove how difficult it is to distinguish between benign pigmented lesions and early melanoma (General pg)."
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Melanoma in Australia, 2002.
A study of the causes and effects of melanoma in Australia.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper investigates the environmental cause of melanoma in Australia and the disease itself. It describes the skin cancer moles, the progression of the disease and its effects on the human body. The paper examines the reasons for the high rate of melanoma in Australia, such as the depletion of the ozone layer, global warming, and the fair skinned people of Australia.
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"The "land down under" is under siege. The enemy ravishing Australia's inhabitants is not an invader from a foreign country, but rather it is a voracious skin disease called Melanoma. In fact, the highest instances of Melanoma in the world can be found in Australia. The factors leading up to this outbreak can easily be attributed to geography, the environment, and genetics but perhaps the most distressing dynamic can be assigned to the sun worshipping victims themselves."
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Misunderstood and Maligned, 2002.
An analysis of interpretations of the monster in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper presents a discussion on Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and the monster the book revolves around. The author leads us on a discussion as to whether or not the monster was inherently evil or if he is a tragic figure that is simply misunderstood by society. The author takes the stand that the monster is misunderstood and uses examples from the book to back up the claim.
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Benign Wilderness and Malign Civilization, 2006.
A new look at the concept of wilderness in the face of Canada's growing population and increasing urbanization and what this means for the relationship between civilization and the wilderness.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, $ 53.95
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The rhetoric of wilderness is a site of conflict in modern Canada as the traditional concept of wilderness is challenged by the country's growing population and expansion of its urban areas. This essay examines this process in terms of contemporary critical revision of the concept of wilderness as a human construct and the consequent reappraisal of our understanding of the relationship between people and the wilderness.
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Reversal of Nature in "Macbeth", 2007.
An analysis of the theme of malignant deeds and their affect on nature, as seen in "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare.
1,344 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses the main theme of William Shakespeare's play, "Macbeth" as the reversal of values and of nature itself, triggered by the evil actions and murders of Macbeth and his wife. The paper presents quotes from scenes in the play in order to illustrate this theme. It suggests that Shakespeare's play advocates that any kind of evil is a crime against nature itself, against human nature and against the divine order of the universe.
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"The Tragedy of Macbeth is definitely Shakespeare's most violent play. The main theme of the play is the reversal of values and of nature itself, triggered by the evil actions and murders of Macbeth and his wife. The reversal of the natural order is announced from the introductory lines of the play, in the discourse of the three witches: "Fair is foul, and foul is fair"(1.1.12) The main plot of the play, the killing of Duncan, the king of Scotland, is a common subject for tragedy during the Renaissance age, and a recurrent one in Shakespeare's plays. The belief that royalty was foreordained by divinity explains why the act of murdering a king was considered as a reversal of order and of values. When the murder is done, the old man significantly proclaims it as "unnatural", comparing it to the killing of a falconer by an owl. Thus, throughout the play, there are direct hints to the reversal of nature caused by the dreadful murders, as well as descriptions that reveal absolute natural disorder, like the sun's refusal to shine for example. The murderous acts are seen thus as a menace against the basic order of the universe itself."
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Skin Cancer, 2007.
This paper discusses skin cancer prevention, treatment and risk factors.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper describes the three main types of skin cancer. These are basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. The paper presents strategies to identify skin cancer and describes what skin conditions are of concern and should be checked out. The paper discusses the four kinds of treatment; surgery, micrographic surgery, low-power laser and liquid nitrogen. The paper discusses ways of prevention and the importance of blocking UV rays even on cloudy days. The paper explains that melanoma is a very serious kind of cancer. The paper relates that melanoma needs to be detected early and treated early, because it can spread quickly into the rest of the body, leading to death. The paper lists the eight risk factors associated with melanoma.
Outline:
What Is Basal Cell Skin Cancer?
How Does Squamous Cell Compare With Basal Cell?
The Latest Information on Skin Cancer
Identifying Skin Cancer
Treating Skin Cancer
Preventing Skin Cancer
Rates of Skin Cancer in Americans
Melanoma and Cancer
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"According to the journal Nursing2006 (www.nursing2006.com), basal cell is "the most common type of skin cancer... [and] typically appears on skin that's had a lot of sun exposure over the years, such as face and neck" (Holcomb, 2006). Basal cell is "rarely fatal," according to Holcomb's article, but if not treated promptly, "it can eat away at surrounding skin and bone." It develops in the lowest layer of the skin, "and grows slowly," Holcomb continues. And at first, it appears as a "flat, shiny, yellowish or gray spot of skin," or a "waxy-looking bump with rolled, pearly edges," according to Holcomb, who is an RN and a PhD. It usually doesn't cause pain, and it may bleed occasionally, she writes."
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Donner Party, 2006.
A review of the Donner Party and how the Donner name became one of the most unfairly maligned family names in American history.
2,394 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper takes a look at the Donner Party, one of the great survival stories in the expansive history of the American taming of the West. According to the paper, the Donner Party resorted to cannibalism as a means of survival. The paper discusses how research has shown that these stories of cannibalism, which have caused a painful black mark on the Donner family name, may be completely false as they pertain to the Donners themselves.
Outline:
Donner: The Name of Tragedy
A Media Firestorm Erupts
Cannibalism Accepted as Fact
Conclusion
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"For a century and a half, the American public has essentially labeled the Donner Party, and, by extension the Donner family, as cannibals. The sensationalized media reports that first emerged after the rescue of the Donner Party became widely accepted with time, although they were based mostly on unreliable first-person reports and gossip (Donner cannibalism, 2006). In fact, Eliza Poor Donner Houghton, a member of the party, recalls how Donner Party members would read supposed first-person accounts in newspapers and become shocked with how remarkably accurate information was interspersed with wild fabrications and innuendo (Houghton, 1911). "
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PET Imaging, 2005.
This paper discusses the use of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans to reduce the need for exploratory surgery and other invasive techniques and to target better radiation therapy in cancer patients.
3,785 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 104.95
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This paper explains that Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning is an advanced imaging technique that can differentiate between malignant lesions and benign lesions in almost every process in cancer diagnosis, staging and treatment because PET is more sensitive than CT scanning or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques. The author explains that for PET scanning, the patient is injected with positron emitting radionuclides and placed in a tube and surrounded by a ring of detectors; when one of these high-energy photon rays is detected, the source location can be determined and mapped by a specialized software package. The paper relates that, after radiation and surgery there is considerable damage to surrounding tissue; therefore, it is often difficult to distinguish living cancer cells from morphological changes caused by surgery or tissue death caused by radiation; however, because dead tissue and cancer cells have different glucose metabolism rates, they are easy to distinguish by PET imaging.
Table of Contents
Improving Outcomes for Radiation Therapy
How PET Scanning Works
Radiation Therapy
Using PET to Analyze the Effectiveness of Radiation Treatments
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"Because PET scanning is based on glucose levels, it is important that these be controlled prior to the scan. Patients are usually told to fast for 4-6 hours prior to the test. However, they can drink water and take any medications that they are on. The goal is to get the base glucose level lower than 160 mg/dL before administering the FDG or other isotope. Patients with diabetes should continue their routine of eating small meals and taking their insulin. Then these small inconveniences, PET imaging is non-invasive and causes little discomfort to the patient."
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The Addictive Nature of Vicodin, 2002.
A discussion on the addiction to one of the most heavily abused painkillers, Vicodin.
2,203 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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The paper describes Vicodin as one of the most commonly prescribed pain medications, especially for those suffering from lower back pain, arthritis, post-operative distress, malignant cancer or sports injuries. First the paper explains the chemicals in Vicodin which make it one of the most addictive painkillers on the market. It shows the dangers of the drug when mixed with alcohol, as well as to the fetus.The paper then examines reasons why people become addicted to Vicodin (for example, sports players who wish to continue playing with a sports injury) and provides a list of stars who are well-known Vicodin abusers, such as Michael Jackson and Sonny Bono. The paper discusses the effects of Vicodin abuse on the body and the mind and then explores various options available to abusers such as drug rehabilitation programs or detoxification. Finally, the paper discusses the effect of Vicodin abuse on society and what the medical world is doing about this problem.
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"One of the effects of Vicodin can be mental confusion. Hence, it is easy for an addict to accidentally overdose, in an attempt to achieve the wished-for euphoria. Symptoms of an overdose include a bluish tinge to the skin, a cold and clammy feeling, sweating, sleepiness, low blood pressure, limp muscles, nausea, slow or troubled breathing and a slowed heartbeat. In some cases, the addict slips into a coma and dies. Emergency room visits involving Vicodin increased from 6100 incidents in 1992, to more than 14,000 in 1999."
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Pheochromocytoma, 2007.
A discussion of the epidemiology and treatment options for pheochromocytoma.
1,411 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses pheochromocytoma, a rare cancer in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in special cells in the body called chromaffin cells. It discusses the epidemiology and pathophysiology of the disease. The paper then goes on to discuss treatment options for pheochromocytoma, including surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Treatment
Nursing and Collaborative Care
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"According to the Medical Surgical Nursing, sympathetic blocking agents are administered to reduce the blood pressure postoperatively and alleviate other symptoms of catecholamine excess. Since this management may result in orthostatic hypotension, the patient must be advised to make postural changes cautiously. Calcium channel blockers may be used to treat the hypertension and avoid the orthostatic hypotension in patients with cardiovascular disease. If surgery is not an option, Demser is used to diminish catecholamine production by the tumor and simplify chronic management."
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Racist Crime in Light of Criminal Theory, 2005.
A survey of criminal theories in an attempt to explain the racist crime motivation.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This study seeks the origin and causes of a racial homicide in Jasper, Texas. Three schools of crime theories help explain various dimensions of the crime. The classical school advances the social contract theory and the theory of proportionality. The Marxist school presents the labeling and conflict theories. Finally, the paper shows how Vernon Geberth and Erich Fromm advance the psychology of evil or malignant narcissism to explain the origin and cause of James Byrd's lynching.
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"The proponents of the proportionality theory claim that the punishment should fit the crime. For example, if the punishment for stealing a doughnut were the same for stealing a car, many would see no added risk in stealing the car. Therefore, crime would increase if the punishment did not fit the crime. For several generations in Jasper, law enforcement looked the other way and/or participated in racist crimes. The risk for committing these crimes was next to nonexistent. Therefore, these unchallenged crimes increased in our tragic history of racism, over the decades. (Hoffman, 1999) This theory helps explain the racist crime trends from the 1920s to the 1960s. Jasper in 1998 was seen as a vestige of that era. Another paradigm may help explain the events at Jasper."
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Cell Phone Radiation, 2006.
A discussion regarding the dangers of cell phone radiation.
1,547 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper takes a look at the danger of the radiation emitted from a cell phone in use. According to the paper, some of the potential health hazards that may evolve from cell phone use include noise in the ear, memory loss, headaches, malignant brain tumors and DNA damage.
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I.The Silent Enemy
Cover-up?
Radiation
II.Concerns for All Ages
In Light on Concerns
III. The Big Question
The Privilege to Listen
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"Even though cell phones and fortune cookies may not initially appear to have a common thread, the concept that connects them is that those who market cell phones, in a similar sense, do not usually consider what happens to those who purchase and use cell phones. In the study completed by Salford et al funded by a grant from the Swedish Council for Work Life Research. Completed during 2002, the authors examine potential risks of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields for the human body. Their previous studies posit ". . . weak pulsed microwaves give rise to a significant leakage of albumin through the blood-brain barrier."
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Leiomyosarcoma, 2005.
An overview of the medical condition known as leiomyosarcoma.
1,048 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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A study by the Northern California Cancer Center states that soft tissue sarcomas occur in two out of 100,000 persons in the United States. It also states that leiomyosarcomas are about 20% of soft tissue sarcomas. This means about two in every 500,000 persons in the United States contracts leiomyosarcoma and the rareness of leiomyosarcomas makes them difficult for doctors to study. The paper examines who is affected by this form of malignant cancer and the treatments available.
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"Surgery to remove the tumor (called "resection") is the most common first line treatment for soft tissue sarcomas. In efforts to keep the cancer from returning, the surgeon tries to achieve a "clear margin. This means the surgeon may try to remove some healthy tissue that surrounds the tumor. Attaining a clear margin means the chance of cancer cells being left behind are reduced.
Radiation therapy may be used before surgery to shrink the size of the tumor or after surgery to decrease the chances that the cancer will return. Radiation may also be used if surgery is not a viable option. Radiation may be combined with other therapies.(2)"
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