Anthrax
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10 pages in length. The writer discusses anthrax in relation to the following: as a biological weapon; history of current threat; epidemiology; microbiology; pathogenesis and clinical manifestations; inhalation, cutaneous and gastrointestinal; diagnosis and exposure; vaccination and treatment; policy agenda; major influences (social, political; economic; organizational; research); and alternatives for issue resolution. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCanthx.rtf

Anthrax and Biological Warfare
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An 11 page overview of the Bacillus anthracis bacteria and its potential for use in biological warfare. Includes a description of the species and its epidemiology and outlines current research on the organism, including the recent development of a vaccine. Emphasizes the importance of the identification of one centralized U.S. Agency who is responsible for responding in the event of biological terrorism. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPanthrx.wps

Anti-Inflammatory Corticosteroids
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the topic and relates it to the findings in the current literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHCorti2.rtf

Antibiotic Resistance
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A 5 page paper discussing the growing problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics, how is occurs and why it is of such great issue now. Greater awareness in both health care and agriculture can be of immense benefit in at least slowing the rate at which our antibiotics are losing their effectiveness. Bacteria have shown themselves to be highly efficient in adapting to the threat that antibiotics offer. Everyone in health care and agriculture needs to be made aware of the greater problems that can result from the quick fix. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSantiResist.wps

Antibiotic Resistance: History, Etiology, and Treatment
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A 9 page discussion of antibiotic resistance, diagnosis, and treatment. Correlations have been reported by numerous researchers regarding increased antibiotic resistance in microbial populations with high usage of antibiotic drugs. Unfortunately, however, recent evidence demonstrates that even the reduction of this utilization is not an effective means of preventing antibiotic resistance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPantib4.rtf

Antifungal Drugs
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A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares two antifungal medications, terbinafine and ketoconazole. The discussion of these two drugs examines the mechanism of action for each medication, the enzymes involved and the manner in which these drugs are metabolized. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khfungal.rtf

Anxiety Disorder
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5 pages in length. A concise paper on the symptoms, etiology and treatments for this disorder which affects a large number of the population today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAanxds.wps

ANXIOLYTIC DRUGS AND ANXIETY DISORDERS
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This 5 page paper discusses the recent research and discoveries concerning anxiety disorders, anxiolytic drugs, and GABA production in the brain. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MBangst.rtf

APOE and the Risk of Developing Late Onset Alzheimer's Disease
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For over a decade, researchers have considered the issue of the presence of genetic factors as predictors of late-onset AD. This study proposal is designed to consider the perspectives presented in the current literature and the viewpoints of researchers on a variety of levels, to consider whether APOE is a substantial predictor. This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue presented and relates it to the current literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHDemen2.rtf

APOE and the Risk of Developing Late Onset Alzheimer's Disease: A Research Proposal
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This 9 page paper considers the issue of the presence of APOE and the risk of the development of late onset Alzheimer's disease. This paper is a research proposal for this problem and outlines the study of a possible subject population. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHAlzhe2.rtf

Application of Change Theory to the Problem of Intravenous Medication Overdose
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This 10 page report discusses the need for change in a clinical setting regarding intravenous medication overdoses. When a patient is admitted to the hospital and is receiving intravenous drugs, it is clear that he or she is already in a relatively fragile state. To obtain the overall incidence of overdose of intravenously administered medications, it will be necessary to combine the incidence of overdoses occurring while in the hospital plus the incidence of symptoms and/or disease that would have initially required use of the medication. A literature review of the problem is presented as well as a recommendation for instituting a computer-based order system for medications. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: BWivover.wps

Argumentative Essay Supporting the Practice of Intravenous Feedings
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A 3 page paper which argues that intravenous feedings should be mandatory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGivfeed.rtf