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Ulcerative Colitis, 2004.
An examination of a case study of a patient with ulcerative colitis.
2,995 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 29 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper presents a case study of a patient suffering from ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. The paper discusses the epidemiological factors of the disease. The paper evaluates the patient's background and description of symptoms as well as her family history. The physical examination is described and the paper discusses the diagnosis, treatment and results.
Outline
Introduction
Case Study
Presentation and Background
Further History
Physical Examination
Laboratory Examination
Sigmoidoscopy
Diagnosis
Treatment and Management
Results
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"Both Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease share many epidemiologic features. They can affect individuals in all age groups although they usually affect individuals in the over forty age group. Ulcerative colitis is however more prevalent among females and affects 30 percent more females than males. (Ulcerative Colitis, 2004) While Ulcerative Colitis is also more likely to occur in the middle to older age groups, there are increasing indications of the occurrence of the illness among younger people. "The incidence of ulcerative Colitis peaks in people aged 15-25 years and in people aged 55-65 years, although it can occur in people of any age." (ibid) "
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Ulcerative Colitis, 2001.
Discusses epidemiology, etiology, immunology, pathological presentation, diagnosis, societal impact, therapeutic goals, treatment.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 63.95
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This research report presents a review of literature regarding ulcerative colitis. Areas discussed include the following: definition, epidemiology, etiology, immunology and pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, societal impact, therapeutic goals and outcome, prognosis, treatment both non-pharmacological and pharmacological, current drug trials, and future therapies.
Definition, Epidemiology, & Etiology
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), distinguishable from Chrohn's disease (CD), both are the two main types of inflammatory bowel diseases. UC is a chronic condition that includes damage to the gastrointestinal tract and can cause damage..."
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Crohn's Disease and IBS, 2002.
A comparative analysis of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the pathophysiological mechanisms, symptoms, and general natures of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome. Medical journals are researched and cited to support the content of the paper.
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Peptic Ulceration, 2003.
An overview of peptic ulceration including a description of types of ulceration, pathophysiology, connections with H.pylori, drug treatments, after care and social factors.
4,347 words (approx. 17.4 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 114.95
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This paper looks at the condition of peptic ulceration, a weakening of the gastric or duodenal mucosa, together with a possible infection with H. pylori. It shows how a combination of excessive acids, toxins from the bacterial infection and stress, anxiety and bad diet are all contributors to the symptoms as well as a chance of predisposition to the condition depending on social standing. It demonstrates how a healthy diet, lifestyle and moderate exercise are key methods in prevention.
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Introduction
Disease Classification
Normal Physiology of the Gastro-Intestinal System
The Areas Affected by the Disorder and the Effects
The Role of Helicobacter Pylori
Symptoms/Features of Peptic Ulceration
Treatment
Lifestyle Changes and the Impact on the Patient
References
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"Bruce and Finlay (1997) describe a peptic ulcer is an erosion of the mucosal wall of the stomach, pylorus or duodenum caused by an imbalance between secretion of hydrochloric acid, the amount of mucous secretions and a reduction in neutralisation of gastric acid by duodenal, biliary and pancreatic juices (the acid-alkaline barrier). Symptoms rarely exist in the absence of acid-pepsin. Hobsley (1982) states there are two forms of peptic ulcer; acute and chronic. The acute ulcer can be found anywhere in the stomach or first part of the duodenum but is often seen in the antrum and is a shallow erosion of the mucosa. It is associated with stress and usually causes no serious symptoms unless it haemorrhages."
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Pressure Ulcers, 2007.
An analysis of the risk assessment procedures, management and prevention strategies for pressure ulcers.
1,209 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses the risk assessment procedures and prevention strategies for pressure ulcers. It describes the prevalence of pressure ulcers in the geriatric community and the risk factors that are associated with it. The paper also describes the causes of pressure ulcers. Finally, the paper discusses the prevention and management strategies for pressure ulcers and the long and short-term goals of these recommendations. The paper also includes a copy of the Braden scale for predicting pressure ulcer risk.
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"The development of an effective plan of care depends on how well data is collected. This data is gathered during the psychosocial assessment. To collect the information, the nurse works with the patient, their family, and with the assistance of the interdisciplinary team. The purpose of the information is to identify all the factors that need to be considered for prevention and management strategies (RNAO, 2002). The nurse collects data on the patient's mental status, state of depression, ability to cooperate, and their learning ability. Level of social support also is assessed. Tools are available to assist nurses with collecting this information. Other data collected is related to goals, values, and lifestyle. Another area of data is concerned resources, and these include information on positioning and posture (RNAO, 2002). Other data is collected about culture and ethnicity, stress, pain, and quality of life."
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Pressure Ulcers in Geriatric Patients, 2004.
An investigation of the perceptions of nurses in caring for geriatric patients suffering from pressure ulcers.
4,600 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper presents the results of a literature review and survey on nurses' attitudes toward caring for geriatric patients with pressure ulcers. The paper opens with a discussion of the level of knowledge nurses possess with respect to preventing and/or treating pressure ulcers. Next the paper studies deficits in nursing skill or knowledge, and suggests ways to remedy this situation. The paper focuses its findings on one hospital in New York.
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Ulcers, 2005.
An analysis of the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
2,530 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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This paper provides an overview of the significance of developing guidelines for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. The paper also discusses global trends in the literature pertaining to prevention and treatment of ulcers. The paper concludes by comparing and contrasting one treatment facility's protocols.
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Venous Stasis Ulcers, 2007.
This paper reviews the role of WOC/ET nursing in treatment and patient outcomes for individuals diagnosed with venous stasis leg ulcers.
2,354 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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The paper examines the prevalence, etiology, prevention, assessment, care and treatment by WOC/ET nurses in various settings, including acute care and home care settings. The paper includes details about recent studies reflecting modern treatment approaches and looks at guidelines to help nurses provide adequate care for patients with venous stasis ulcers, CVI and related conditions. The paper concludes that WOC/ET nurse professionals face many challenges when assisting patients with venous stasis ulcers. The paper asserts that it is vital for nursing staff to embark on continuous education plans to ensure they can provide optimal patient care in all situations and settings.
Outline:
Introduction
Prevalence/Etiology/Assessment
Prevention
Treatment
Care/Treatment by WOC/ET Nurse in Different Settings
Recommendations
Summary of Literature
Areas For Future Research
Conclusions
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"Venous insufficiency ulcers or stasis ulcers typically form as side effects of complications with blood flow through the veins (Rastinehad, 2006). Leaky valves and obstructions are partly to blame for stagnated or incorrect blood flow especially to the lower extremities. Typically as blood from the lower extremities begins to college in the leg, tissues surrounding the veins and leg are damaged, and ulcers commonly result (Tyco, 2006). It is important when reviewing venous ulcers to understand the cause and the characteristics so a proper diagnosis may be made. Typically venous stasis ulcers are characterized by distinct symptoms including: ruddy color, shallow depth, irregular margins surrounding wound, infection causing pain or discomfort, capillary refill and advanced skin temperature."
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Pressure Ulcer Incidence, 2002.
A research proposal on the role of staff education in pressure ulcer incidence in long-term care residents.
1,680 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 1320 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper investigates pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores that are formed where skin and tissue are squeezed between bone and an outside surface for long periods of time, often due to immobility. It proposes scientific research aimed at discovering the development and underlying reasons that the illness is so common amongst elderly long term care patients.
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"Because PUs are so common, cause distress to the patient and their family, and can form the basis for litigation, it is important for the long-term medical care community to find ways to reduce their prevalence and incidence. Two commonly suggested solutions to the PU problem include identifying patients at risk using risk assessment methods and initiating preventive measures (Ayello & Braden, 2002). In order for long term care staff to identify patients at risk they must be educated in assessment of the risk for developing PUs. One risk assessment method used in this area is the Braden Scale, developed in 1987 by Drs. Barbara Braden and Nancy Bergstrom. The scale attempts to identify risk factors that increase the chance that patients will develop PUs in the future and assigns a numeric value to the risk for any particular patient (Bergstrom, Braden, Laguzza, & Holman, 1987)."
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Decubitus Ulcers, 2002.
A discussion on the disease and how to treat it.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses Decubitus Ulcers (bed sores) The paper analyzes the role in prevention and treatment of this problem.
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Vitamins and Healing Rates, 2004.
A study of how the use of vitamins effects healing rates for wounds and ulcers.
2,556 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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The goal of this study is to refine our current understanding of how nutritional supplements can effect wound healing, in general, and pressure ulcers, in particular. This research paper will explore the healing rates of pressure ulcers in patients who have been given multivitamin supplements alone, multivitamin supplements with Arginine, or supplements of 500 mg Vitamin C BID and 50 mg zinc. This paper hypothesizes that healing rates of Stage II and III pressure ulcers are similar in patients receiving multivitamin supplements alone or patients receiving 500 mg Vitamin C BID and 50 mg zinc and improved in patients receiving arginine supplements.
Contents
Background
Pressure Ulcers and Wound Healing
Vitamin C
Zinc
Multivitamins
Arginine
Summary
From the Paper
"Pressure ulcers are a common problem among patients in acute and long-term care facilities. Pressure ulcers can vary significantly in severity and condition. According to Agency for Health Care Policy and Research guidelines, stage II pressure ulcers consist of "Partial thickness skin loss involving epidermis, dermis or both (e.g., abrasion, blister, or shallow crater)" (Folkedahl, Frantz & Goode). Stage III pressure ulcers consist of wounds that involve skin loss of full thickness that may extend to underlying fascia, but not through the fascia. Clinically, a stage III pressure ulcer presents as a deep crater that may or may not undermine adjacent tissue (Folkedahl, Frantz & Goode)."
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Maggot Therapy, 2005.
This paper reviews an article by R.A. Sherman, in "Diabetes Care" (Feb. 2003), about the use of maggot therapy for treating diabetic foot ulcers unresponsive to conventional therapy.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that the problem of foot and leg ulcers on diabetic patients is significant because of its prevalence and the tens of thousands of amputations that occur due to unresolved ulcers. The author points out that the data collection procedure of tracing and photographing the wounds for eight weeks could be replicated; however, the measurement instruments or tools are not clearly described and the reliability and validity of the measurements were not addressed. The paper concludes that this research presents some interesting findings on a small scale; further research needs to be done to ensure that these results are replicated in other patient demographics, including female patients.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Literature Review
Theoretical Framework or Concepts
Research Design
Data Collection and Statistics
Discussion
Summary
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"Healing rate concepts, previously studied, were utilized in this research. The concept of healing rate "was defined as the change in surface area divided by the mean circumference over time". This concept was meaningful to the study, as it allowed the researcher to determine the effectiveness of the maggot treatment, in relation to conventional treatment. Although they do not provide rationale for the question, hypotheses or purpose of the investigation, they are integral to the determination of the success of the research. This concept of healing rate is based on previous research."
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Pharmaceutical Journal "Annals of Pharmacotherapy ", 2004.
Explains the nature of the journal, "Annals of Pharmacotherapy", and analyzes one of its articles.
1,229 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper presents a review of an article on stress ulcer prophylaxis, entitled "A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis". The paper first describes the journal, "Annals of Pharmacotherapy", where the article was published. and then talks about who funded the article, summarizes the main point of the article. and outlines the methodology used in the study of stress ulcer prophylaxis and the methodology used in the article itself. The paper goes on to discuss some of the problems with the study and its relevance to general patient care.
From the Paper
"The Annals of Pharmacotherapy is a peer-reviewed journal that is primarily intended to speak to the scientific pharmaceutical community about new areas of research. In its language and level of discourse, it has all the qualities of a theoretical scientific journal, published on a monthly basis. However, the journal attempts to direct its areas of interest to the practical concerns of the pharmaceutical community and as well as areas of interest to research specialists. For instance, the particular article ?A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis,? does not simply detail the different chemical compositions of the medicines in question and their impact on patient health. The subject of the research also focuses on issues of cost, as they apply to users of the medication and to the institutions treating the condition."
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Campylobacter Food Poisoning, 2005.
This paper discusses campylobacter food poisoning, or campylobacteriosis, caused by C. jejuni.
785 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper explains that the symptoms of campylobacter food poisoning usually present within 2-5 days after the consumption of the organism and include diarrhea, which may have blood or white blood cells in it, fever, abdominal pain, nausea, headache and muscle pain. The author points out that campylobacter is commonly found in raw chicken, raw milk and non-chlorinated water; the bacteria can be destroyed, thus preventing food poisoning, by cooking chicken, pasteurizing milk, and chlorinating drinking water. The paper relates that, although they are rare, there are a number of complications associated with the disease: Reactive arthritis, hemolytic uremic syndrome, septicemia and infections of organs, meningitis, recurrent colitis, acute cholecystitis and Guillain-Barre syndrome; the estimated case/fatality ratio for all C. jejuni infections is 0.1, meaning one death per 1,000 cases.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Cause and Nature
Victims and Extent of Disease
Complications
Foods and Outbreaks
Remedies
Conclusion
From the Paper
"While there is usually only a small population of people affected at a time, generally fewer than 50, Bennington, VT experienced a "large outbreak involving about 2,000 people while the town was temporarily using a non-chlorinated water source as a water." Dairies can be responsible for outbreaks when children become infected during field trips, or if they do not properly pasteurize the milk according to industry standards, such as the case in 1986 when 32 students of an elementary school became infected."
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Herpes, 2002.
A look at the effects of the herpes simplex viruses.
1,257 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper looks at how there are two different types of the herpes simplex viruses. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is usually associated with infections of the lips, mouth, and face and is often referred to as labial herpes and Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) or genital herpes is sexually transmitted and is usually associated with genital ulcers or sores. It discusses the effects of both labial and genital herpes in terms of typical consequences and more severe complications that are less likely to arise. It examines how infections caused by the herpes simplex virus are now a wide-spread problem and how more than ten million people in the United States suffer with genital herpes and how many more suffer with labial herpes. It shows how both labial and genital herpes are highly contagious when active sores are present and
while these diseases can be treated and cared for, there is no cure.
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"When a person is first infected with genital herpes, their immune system is not well developed and the virus can multiply and spread more quickly than it might at later stages of the infection. First symptoms may appear within two weeks after the virus is transmitted and can be uncomfortable. First episode symptoms may include small pimples or blisters that curst over and scab like a cut and may be accompanied by flu-like symptoms, fever, and/or swollen glands in lymph nodes near the groin. First episodes can take as long as six weeks to heal fully and may be the most extreme outbreak a person will ever experience."
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