A Study Designed to Assess the Effectiveness of Insulin Pump Therapy in Treating Type I Diabetes Mellitus
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A 25 page proposal to evaluate the efficacy of insulin pump therapy verses that of magnetic release polymer therapy for Type I Diabetes Mellitus. Provides a review of the literature and presents the hypothesis that insulin pump therapy will perform either equivalently to or superior to magnetic polymer delivery systems for insulin delivery. Suggests experimental methodology for testing this hypothesis and supports the contention that this performance can be judged through a comparison of HbA1c values, body mass index (BMI), and hypoglycemic episodes before and after initiation of therapy with data provided in the literature. Includes an extensive discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of treatment methodology. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PPdiabPm.wps

A Study of Cost Containment in the Medical Sector
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This 15 page paper looks at hospitals and how costs have gotten out of control. Many issues are addressed inclusive of profitability. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: SA216hsp.rtf

A Treatment Plan for Constipation and Hemorrhoids
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of a patient treatment plan for a person suffering from constipation and hemorrhoids. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHhemorr.rtf

Abortion and its Ethical Implications on Healthcare
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An 8 page paper which examines the topic of abortion as it pertains to ethics within healthcare and a critical analysis of relevant concepts, issues, arguments, and attitudes. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TGaborteth.rtf

Abortion Controversy: Pro-Life or Pro-Choice?
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In this 5 page paper, it seems that Americans want to oppose abortion and yet keep it legal. This controversial paper considers both sides of the abortion debate and the ethics regarding each viewpoint. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAabrtn.wps

About Breast Cancer
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This 3 page paper discusses some of the aspects of breast cancer. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: HVBstCan.rtf

About Schizophrenia
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This 5 page paper discusses aspects of schizophrenia including what it is, its cause, and how it can be treated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVASchiz.rtf

Absorption of Ionized Drugs
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This is a 3 page paper which discusses how ionized drugs can be absorbed by the body. The bibliography has 1 source.
Filename: JHAbso.rtf

Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion Processes for Phenobarbitone
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An overview of the processes affecting phenobarbitone action in the human system. This paper observes the importance of enzymatic reactions in the drugs metabolism as well as factors such as pH and drug interactions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPphenob.rtf

Abuse / A Medical Perspective
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An 8 page overview of the importance of medical intervention in cases of domestic abuse. Provides numerous statistics about women who experience domestic abuse and concludes that it is medical personnel's responsibility not only to provide medical treatment for these women but also to correctly diagnose these women so that their chances of escaping their situation is increased. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Abusemed.wps

Accessing Patient and Nurse: The Theories of Orem and Peplau
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A 7 page discussion of the need in medicine to assess patient needs and to address those needs with appropriately gauged nursing services. Discusses the variance of need in accordance with the theories of Hildegard Peplau and Dorothea Orem, especially Orem's Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory and Peplau's observations on the interaction between patient and nurse. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPnrsTh2.wps

Acetaminophen Overdose
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A 9 page paper discussing the possible toxic effects of this widely used over the counter analgesic. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) has been available over the counter for more than 40 years. It may be the most common analgesic for self-medication, and it frequently is used in hospitals as well. Overdose can lead to nearly-immediate liver toxicity, however, and can damage kidneys in the process. The paper discusses the mechanisms of toxicity, antidotes, drug interactions and points for nurses’ education of patients. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSnursTylenol.rtf