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A Sexually Transmitted Disease: Hepatitis, 2005.
A study of the hepatitis virus.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses the effects of hepatitis. It explains the symptoms for all types of hepatitis and how simple it is to diagnose. Hepatitis A, B, and C (especially C) are serious diseases in the United States, affecting as many as four million Americans in their chronic forms. There is a vaccine for both A, and B, but currently none for C. All three diseases can be contracted from casual, unprotected sex with multiple partners, and from sharing the paraphernalia of illegal drug use.
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"Hepatitis comes in five forms, caused by different viruses. Hepatitis A, B and C are common in the United States; about four million Americans have chronic hepatitis (Hepatitis Foundation International 1). Hepatitis D and E are rare in the United States, but could be a concern for people traveling to areas where they are prevalent. Hepatitis attacks the liver. The liver performs key functions, including maintaining a proper level of clotting in the blood, removing waste products, manufacturing important proteins, preventing edema, and storing and dispensing glucose as the body needs it. Hepatitis compromises the liver's ability to perform these functions (Achord 4-10). Only a blood test can provide an accurate diagnosis, confirming the presence of hepatitis and specifying which kind it is. Symptoms are similar for all types, and may include jaundice, fever, fatigue, poor appetite, dark urine, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and
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A History of Sexually Transmitted Disease, 2001.
This essay examines the current and historical relevance of sexually transmitted diseases. It focuses on current and historical infection rates, the causes of these rates, and current prevention methods.
2,680 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper examines the current and historical causes of STD's with a particular focus on chlamydia, HPV, gonorrhea, AIDS, and herpes. It uses statistics and several graphs in order to show the growing trend of STD's, the cause for that growth and concludes with methods of prevention.
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"Sexually transmitted diseases appear to have always been a societal menace. At least, that is the impression garnered from recorded history. There is evidence of gonorrhea outbreaks dating as far back as 2200 B.C.E. (Spongberg, 1965: 23). Since that time, numerous new STDs and countless variations and mutations of existing STDs have arisen. Although infection rates have remained relatively constant throughout the ages, there have been occasional spikes as new diseases become prevalent. In the early 1970's, a surge of previously unknown STDs caused infection rates to soar to record heights (CDC, 1998). Today, there are an estimated 333 million cases of STD infection (WHO, 1996). This is a staggering number, compared to the estimated 150 million of 1960 (CDC, 1998). Fortunately, in the past two decades our medical technology has allowed us to treat - and sometimes totally cure - STDs that have existed for centuries. Our medical understanding of STDs has also reached new heights, allowing us to educate and inform the general public of the risks involved with unprotected sexual intercourse. However, while one might expect that our new arsenal of knowledge and medicine would be ample weaponry against STDs, infection rates have continued to rise over the last few decades (WHO, 1998). Although infection rates have slowed slightly, sexually transmitted diseases are still as prevalent, if not more so, than they were a generation ago."
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 2002.
A study of sexually transmitted diseases and their treatments.
2,220 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper examines the multitude of issues related to sexually transmitted diseases (STD). It offers an overview of diseases and latter describes specific types of STDs in detail, such as herpes, syphilis and HIV. The paper outlines ways to prevent or eliminate sexually transmitted diseases, and makes recommendations for improving awareness and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
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"Few things in life are as pervasive for such extended durations as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Once called venereal diseases, STDs are among the most common infectious diseases in the United States today. More than 20 STDS have now been identified, and they affect more than 15 million men and women in this country each year. The annual comprehensive cost of STDs in the United States is estimated to be well in excess of $10 billion."
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Developing Countries, 2002.
A study of the problem of sexually transmitted diseases in developing countries.
1,134 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper analyzes the ongoing problem of sexually transmitted diseases in developing countries. The writer proposes the evaluation of the current situation and the planning of a program to deal with the problem. The writer also lists several evaluation questions and data collection methods.
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"Sexually transmitted diseases (STD?s) have been a problem for doctors worldwide and governments around the globe for many years. Pre-screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs are required to stop the spread of STDs. A host of sexually transmitted diseases have, unfortunately, exploded in large numbers in the continent of Africa. These STD?s include the HIV virus and the HPV virus, or human papillomavirus. HPV causes cervical cancer, and the HIV virus causes AIDS (auto-immune deficiency syndrome)."
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS, 2005.
A look at the history and symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper looks at the causes and describes the symptoms of most common STDs, including HIV/AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, Genital HPV, Genital Herpes, and Chancroid.
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"This paper will look at the history of sexually transmitted disease sand HIV AIDS and their symptoms. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) affect men and women of all socioeconomic levels and backgrounds. Despite the progress that has been made in the United States on prevention of STDs over the past four decades, the U S has the highest rate of STDs in the industrialized world. An estimated million new cases of STDs are reported each year in the U.S. This is because..."
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Developing Countries, 2002.
A study of the transition of sexual diseases in the third world.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the incidents of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in developing countries. It discusses the types of illnesses HIV, HPV, AIDS and others. The paper looks at programs in the third world that provide medical care to these people. The author describes the preventive programs such as culturally-appropriate workshops, educational seminars, and other methods of spreading health education that are needed to ensure that residents of developing countries know how to prevent, manage and treat sexually transmitted diseases.
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"Sexually transmitted diseases (STD?s) have been a problem for doctors worldwide and governments around the globe for many years. Pre-screening, diagnosis, and treatment programs are required to stop the spread of STDs.
"A host of sexually transmitted diseases have, unfortunately, exploded in large numbers in the continent of Africa. These STD?s include the HIV virus and the HPV virus, or human papillomavirus. HPV causes cervical cancer, and the HIV virus causes AIDS (auto-immune deficiency syndrome)."
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 2005.
An overview of STDs and a look at their symptoms.
2,155 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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Many people believe they are not at risk for sexually transmitted diseases, but STDs are the nation's most common type of infection. This paper looks at the risk factors, how they are spread, and what precautions could be taken to avoid infection.
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"Many people believe they are not at risk for sexually transmitted diseases. But STDs are the nation's most common type of infection. Even people who have had only one sexual partner can have an STD. Many people feel that talking about sexual health can be awkward or embarrassing. But there are good reasons to start the conversation. Some STDs can cause lasting damage or become more difficult to treat the longer you wait. Enlisting the help of your health care provider is the first step in diagnosing and treating any sexually transmitted disease--and protecting your sexual health. Many people do not use proper protection on a regular basis when they engage in sexual activity. People also don't realize that Hepatitis is the lowest ranked STD compared to HIV, herpes, gonorrhea or even chlaymydia."
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 1999.
Types (herpes, HIV), causes & effects, diagnosis, incurability, treatment & prevention.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, $ 47.95
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" INTRODUCTION
The subject is incurable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and ways of preventing them in the population. The two incurable STDs are herpes and AIDS, the one a chronic complaint and the other a syndrome reducing the ability of the body to resist disease and leading to death. The need is to persuade people to take immediate steps to prevent the spread of these diseases, which are preventable using certain techniques and making certain changes in behavior. What is needed is increased spending to promote these behavior changes and to educate more people about the problems associated with certain risky sexual behaviors.
STDS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES
One form of preventive measure undertaken for other diseases.."
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Alcoholism: Disease or Not Disease?, 2006.
This paper argues that alcoholism is a disease.
1,113 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This concise and well-organized paper examines alcoholism as a disease. The author describes the criteria for an illness to be considered a disease. According to these criteria, alcoholism fits the definition of a disease. The author concludes if considered as a disease, better treatments can be found for sufferers of alcoholism.
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"First, as more and more research is put into the claim, it becomes quite obvious that alcoholism is an actual disease. Alcoholism is defined as "an illness marked by consumption of alcoholic beverages at a level that interferes with physical or mental health, and social, family, or occupational responsibilities" (NLM). Alcohol dependency, a form of alcoholism, is portrayed by a higher tolerance for alcohol, which means that it requires more substance for an affected person to become intoxicated. Also, people that suffer from alcohol dependency normally suffer from withdrawals if alcohol use is discontinued or reduced. People that are dependent on alcohol normally spend much of their time consuming or acquiring alcohol. When one consumes too much alcohol many side effects and body disorders occur. Some of the most recorded side effects of alcoholism are: pancreatitis (irritation and swelling of the pancreas), heart muscle damage, nerve damage, esophageal bleeding, brain degeneration, cirrhosis of the liver, delirium tremens, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, and nutritional deficiencies. All of these are bodily disorders which effect different parts of the body (Rychtarik, 3)."
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Hepatitis B, 2002.
A study of the liver disease hepatitis caused by the hepatitis B virus.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 85.95
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The paper defines hepatitis - a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. It discusses symptoms of the disease, causes and prognosis and how it is treated. The paper shows that the best prevention is safety precautions.
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"The practice of sharing needles should be avoided, as should the practice of sharing personal care items that may have blood on them. Getting a tattoo or body piercing should be carefully considered. There is a risk of infection if the tools have someone else's blood on them or if the artist or piercer does not follow good health practices. Donating blood, organs, or tissue if you have hepatitis B should be avoided. Health care or public safety workers should be vaccinated against hepatitis B, and should always follow routine barrier precautions and safely handle needles and other sharps (Center for Disease Control, n.d.)."
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Mad Cow Disease, 2006.
An overview of this brain disease which affects cattle and humans.
857 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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Mad Cow Disease is a brain disease of cattle, which was first identified in the United Kingdom in the mid-1980s. Although not as widespread as some other livestock diseases, such as hoof-and mouth-disease, the Mad Cow Disease has attracted a lot of publicity because of its apparent apparent ability to transmit to humans, the fact that there is no known cure for the disease and the horrifying nature of the brain decay it causes. This paper explains the cause of the disease, how it affects the organisms, how it is transmitted from one organism to another, and the ways in which it could be transmitted to humans. The paper also discusses the human equivalents of the disease.
Paper Outline:
Cause of the Disease
How the Disease Affects the Organism
How is the Disease Transmitted from one Organism to Another
The Ways in Which it Could be Transmitted from Cows to Humans
Human Equivalents of the Disease
Works Cited
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"This theory about the spread of disease is based on the observation that incidences of the disease have mostly been found in the UK where feeding of meat and bone meal to cattle was most common. Although other European countries also fed meat and bone meals to cattle as a protein supplement, the British laws about high temperature sterilization of the protein meal were relatively lax in order to keep meat prices competitive."
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Disease, 2001.
This essay discusses many aspects of disease, including causes and risk factors.
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 40.95
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This paper defined disease as anything impairing the normal state or functioning of the body as a whole or of any of its parts, explaining how certain diseases are short lived, but severe, others chronic. The author classifies diseases by their cause and how infectious they may be.
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"Disease can be defined as anything impairing the normal state or functioning of the body as a whole or of any of its parts. Some diseases are short lived, but they are accompanied by severe symptoms. Others are chronic, or diseases that last a long time. Diseases are classified by their cause; this could be a virus, bacteria, rickettsias, or protozoa. Fungi and parasitic worms can also cause diseases. Human, certain animals and insects, and infected objects can transmit only infectious diseases. Chemical and physical agents such as drugs, poisons, and radiation can also cause disease."
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Causes of Alzheimer's Disease, 2000.
A scientific paper on Alzheimer's disease. A discussion of the disease and an in depth look at its causes.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 25 sources, $ 65.95
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This review of Alzheimer?s disease (AD) focuses on the various causes of the disease. It is a compilation of material gathered from various scientific journals. The review begins by giving an introduction of AD followed by a discussion of various factors believed to cause AD, such as: amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, apolipoprotein E, and genetic factors. The author concludes by stressing the need for more research into the causes of AD.
Introduction
Overview of Alzheimer?s Disease
Pathological Causes of Alzheimer?s Disease
Amyloid Plaques
Neurofibrillary Tangles
Genetic Factors in the Development of Alzheimer?s Disease
Chromosome 19 and Apolipoprotein E
Other Genetic Factors
Presenilin
Conclusion
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"Alzheimer?s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss and dementia. The precise mechanisms that cause AD are still unknown, however, certain factors that predispose individuals to Alzheimer?s disease have been identified. Although no definitive cause has yet been discovered, this article reviews current research into various possible causes of AD, including the pathological causes, such as amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. Also the genetic factors that cause AD, such as apolipoprotein E (apoE) and presenilin gene."
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Hepatitis C, 2004.
This paper discusses the pathology of Hepatitis C, often thought of as a silent disease.
1,855 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper explains that Hepatitis C, only discovered and delineated from the other diseases associated with AIDS in the late 1980s, is a global disease that effects the liver. The author points out that there are at least 11 recognized genotypes of the Hepatitis C virus family, most of which also have subtypes. This demonstrated ability to mutate is cited as the most likely reason for the difficulty of treatment, diagnosis, and vaccination development. The paper relates that, because this virus has only recently been discovered, the treatment options are closely associated with the types of treatments used for Hepatitis B and often involve the long-term therapeutic use of Interferon and/or a combination of similar drugs associated with the mimicking of naturally occurring immune chemicals used by the body to fight viral infections.
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"It is not completely clear at this stage, whether the genotype determines either severity of infection or complete disease manifestation as chronic. ?Current scientific belief is that factors such as duration of a person's HCV infection, their HCV viral load, age, grade of liver inflammation or stage of fibrosis may play an important role in determining response to interferon treatment.? One thing that is well known about the genotyping of Hepatitis C virus is that the prevalence of occurrence is specific to regions in the world, suggesting that the virus has evolved over thousands of years."
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Alzheimer's Disease, 2006.
A review of Alzheimer's disease, discussing the history, symptoms, treatments and issues related to the disease.
2,171 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at Alzheimer's disease, a degenerative brain disorder that was first identified in 1906 by Alois Alzheimer. This disease represents the single most prevalent form of brain disorders and is also the leading cause of dementia, affecting approximately 4.5 million people in the Untied States. The paper provides a brief overview of the disease, the symptoms, the diagnostic procedures and the treatment methods in order for us to gain a better understanding of this degenerative brain disorder.
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Introduction
Alzheimer's Disease
Early and Late onset Alzheimer's Disease
Symptoms of the Disease
Memory Loss and Language Disorder
Depression
Dyspraxia and Agnosia
Diagnosis
Tests for Cognitive Impairment
Positron Emission Topography
Major Causes of Alzheimer's Disease
Amyloid Plaques
NeuroFibrillary Tangles
Metal ions
Treatment Methods
Restoring Cholinergic Transmission
Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Conclusion
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"Considerable reduction in cholinergic transmission is one of the primary causes for the loss of memory and other associated symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia. Hence pharmacological treatment for AD mainly revolves around rectifying this circulatory deficit within the brain. Compounds designed to enhance cholinergic transmission constitute an important part of the treatment plan. Acetylcholine the neurotransmitter of the brain is considerably broken down in-patients suffering from AD and other dementias. The underlying mechanism of the neurotransmitter can be simplified as follows. An electrical impulse generated passes along the nerve and when it reaches the end it triggers the release of chemical messengers known as neurotransmitters, which in turn diffuse along the synaptic cleft and react with the specific receptor sites on the organ. Activation at the receptor junction initiates a series of chemical reactions resulting in a specific biological response. "
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