HEALTH POLICY: LITERATURE ON PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND CARE SERVICES FOR THE REFUGEE POPULATION IN THE UNITED STATES
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This 5-page paper examines literature pertaining to health care needs of asylum-seekers and refugees in the United States. The essay, based on the literature, develops some legislative policies that would help this vulnerable population. Topics touched on include savings to taxpayers. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MTrefhea.rtf

Prinivil: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Contraindications
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Prinivil: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Contraindications A 5 page discussion of the specific pharmacological properties of this drug. An ACE inhibitor, the drug is one of the most commonly used drugs in coronary care. It acts by blocking a particular enzyme which acts in the tightening of blood vessels. By blocking this action blood vessels are allowed to relax and blood pressure is consequently decreased. While the drug is effective in its application, there are a number of concerns with which the health care practitioner should be aware when administering this drug and when monitoring its long-term use in patients. Bibliography lists 5 sources. PPpriniv.rtf
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Parkinson's Disease # 2
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Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects muscle control. This 8 page report looks at its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. The writer is especially concerned with the importance of dopamine deficit-- as the major cause of Parkinson's Disease. Particular attention is paid to such controversial treatments as Levodopa, Parlodel, and Permax. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Parkinso.wps

Parkinson's Disease / An Overview of Treatment Options
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A 14 page overview of the various treatment methodologies for Parkinson's disease. Emphasizes the use of the drug pramipexole and gives an overview of other treatment options such as posteroventral medial pallidotomy surgery and fetal tissue implant. Includes a 1 page Roman Numeral outline. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Concept Development: Autonomy in Nursing Homes
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A 10 page paper discussing the benefits of greater patient autonomy in the nursing home setting and methods of achieving it. Almost any measure that can improve nursing home residents’ quality of life can make positive contribution to creating and sustaining autonomy. Maintaining increased autonomy as a goal can improve the experiences of all involved, including staff and patients’ families. Includes an outline. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Multiple Sclerosis
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10 pages on Multiple Sclerosis. The writer defines the disease, its onset, symptoms, unpredictable course, difficult clinical diagnosis, treatment, etc; FREE pie Chart included in Appendix section to illustrate the frequency of several types of MS. Bibliography lists 8+ comprehensive sources.
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FINANCIAL COMPARISON: MERCK AND PFIZER
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This 5-page paper compares the 2001 financial statements of pharmaceutical giants Merck & Co., Inc. and Pfizer, Inc. The essay features an analysis of various financial factors (such as price-earnings ratio, net sales and debt-equity ratio) and explains financial performance through the companies' 2001 activities. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTmerpfi.rtf