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Gran Mal Epilepsy, 2003.
An examination of historical and present cases of Gran Mal epilepsy.
1,284 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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A look at the ancient and still mysterious causes and treatment of Gran Mal epilepsy. It explains briefly what the condition is and what is suspected to cause the seizures.
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"An epileptic seizure is a frightening experience, not only for the person experiencing the condition, but also from the point of view of a bystander witnessing the individual in the throws of the condition. Epilepsy remains a mysterious condition in many ways. Scientists and doctors are still not sure why the brain?s communication short-circuits in such a way, provoking unpredictable seizure without apparent cause in the suffering victim. Epilepsy is a long-known illness, recorded as early as in ancient Greek and Roman times. Julius Caesar was a noted sufferer of the ?falling sickness.? Since then, although physicians have not been able to eradicate the disease, they now have a more coherent explanation of this medical disorder, if not a full answer and a cure for its mysteries. (?Gran Mal Epilepsy,? 2003, InteliHealth)"
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A Study on Epilepsy, 2006.
This paper looks at aspects of the neurological disorder of epilepsy.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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The paper studies various aspects of this medical disorder. This study includes symptoms and possible causes of epilepsy. The article mentions diagnosis and tests of epilepsy. The writer also looks at the matter of available treatment and cures and different medications. The possible prevention of epilepsy is also viewed. In addition, the affect on the life of a person who suffers from epilepsy is discussed. In this article, the writer provides an general insight into the condition of epilepsy.
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"The diagnosis of epilepsy is also complex and varied, but generally, a number of questions are asked by the physician which greatly aids in the accurate diagnosis of epilepsy. Some of these questions include issues on stress levels, a lack of sleep, any recent head trauma, the use of illegal or legal drugs and the physical position that the person was in prior to the seizure. Also, questions are asked about the attack itself, such when it began, if there were any warning signs, any abnormal movement of the eyes, face, arms or legs and the loss of the ability to speak. Questions about how the person responded after the attack are also important, such as if the person was confused or tired, had normal speech abilities or experienced a severe headache.
In addition, the diagnosis for epilepsy involves a number of tests and examinations that help to pinpoint the possible causes of the seizures. Some of these tests are designed to eliminate obvious causes, while others, such as electrocardiograms (ECG) and electroencephalograms (EEG) are carried out to assist the specialist in epilepsy to make an accurate diagnosis. "
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Epilepsy, 2002.
A look at different forms of Epilepsy.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 128.95
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This ten-page undergraduate paper discusses Epilepsy, the different types of Epilepsy, the different type of drugs use to treat Epilepsy and the side effect of each drugs, the different type of Surgical Treatment use to treat Epilepsy and the risk of each surgical procedure.
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Epilepsy as a Disease, 2006.
An analysis of the classification, causes, diagnosis and treatment of the disease of epilepsy.
1,453 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper discusses various aspects of the disease of epilepsy. It looks at the classification of the disease as well as its causes. The paper then discusses how epilepsy is diagnosed and the tests that can be used in diagnosing the disease. Finally, the paper looks at the treatment and prevention of epilepsy in its many forms, from medication to diets.
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"As to epilepsy being a disabling factor in the lives of those with it, the affect that the disorder creates varies from one individual to another and depends on how successful one's medical treatment has been in controlling seizures. Yet even if a person no longer experiences seizures, the mere presence of epilepsy will influence many areas of their lives, such as employment, school and other social activities. Whether or not the afflicted person is truly disabled depends on the advancement of the disorder and the number of seizures experienced at any given time."
"In the world of medicine today, there is still much about the inner workings of the human brain that are relatively unknown. Yet advancements in brain scanning and other techniques are giving researchers greater insight on how epilepsy works and why the brain responds as it does to the seizures. Obviously, with advances in genetic testing and the existence of the Human Genome Project, epilepsy could one day be cured and thus help millions of sufferers to live a "normal" and non-disabling lifestyle."
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Epilepsy, 2002.
An overview of the disorder of epilepsy.
2,732 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 117.95
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This paper looks at epilepsy and discusses the different types, symptoms, medication and social impacts as well as its treatment and aftercare. It includes basic understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease process and how drug actions and chemicals in the brain thought to contribute to the disease.
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Disease Classification
Normal? Physiology and the Effects of the Disease
Treatment for the Disease
Patient Care
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"The symptoms of Epilepsy, in my opinion and using the aforementioned evidence, definitely reflect the effects of the disease on the ?normal? physiological functioning of the body. The chaotic, unregulated neuronal discharge in the cortex seems to have, from a simplistic point of view, a direct and visible correlation with the chaotic events, muscular spasm and loss of involuntary functions e.g., Breathing, bladder control or swallowing. The complexities of diagnosis and detection of the areas of brain cortex responsible for the discharge are made somewhat easier by the use of EEG, this also simplifies diagnosis of each individual as well as identifying which strain they may have. Although Monton (1985) does state that EEG has its limitations and therefore requires clinical assessment to be used in conjunction with EEG for effective and accurate investigation and diagnosis."
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Epilepsy, 2002.
A thorough look at the medical condition known as epilepsy, causes and treatment.
2,750 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 119.95
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This paper studies epilepsy in detail showing the classification system (ICES and ICE) along with their advantages and disadvantages, types of seizures, history, examination, diagnostic tests ,differential diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, its causes, treatment & prevention.
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"Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Seizures are paroxysmal, abnormal electrical discharges of the central nervous system that cause the signs and symptoms that interfere with normal functioning. Any neuron, or group of neurons, can be provoked or made to discharge abnormally given the right condition. These conditions may include electrical stimulation, changes in the metabolic environment, or drugs. Seizures can also be unprovoked. Therefore, everyone has a potential, or a certain threshold, to have a seizure."
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Epilepsy, 2002.
An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of this medical disorder.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper will discuss epilepsy. The diagnosis of epilepsy, different kinds of seizures and modern day cures will be included in the analysis.
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Epilepsy, 1997.
Definition, symptoms, etiology, treatment (drugs, therapy, diet, surgery) and seizure management.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 68.95
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" Epilepsy is such a complex variety of disorders that there is no such thing as a typical case. The causes of epilepsy are largely unknown, although doctors continue to speculate about a wide range of factors. Medication is the preferred treatment for epilepsy yet researchers admit that they don't know precisely how some of the drugs operate. One promising approach to the treatment of epilepsy, however, is the management of the disease through the intervention of the patient and his or her family.
Epilepsy is a condition in which a person experiences seizures. These seizures can result from the excessive discharge of energy by nerve cells in the brain. Some researchers compare the seizures to an engine misfiring: "The seizures in epilepsy are sudden, episodic, and recurrent." Seizures can be of two types: partial and generalized. Partial seizures affect only.."
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Depression in Hispanic Epileptic Patients, 2006.
An in-depth analysis of the relationship between epilepsy and depression in Hispanic patients.
19,050 words (approx. 76.2 pages), 100 sources, MLA, AU$ 360.95
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This research study examines the rates of depression in Hispanic patients suffering from epilepsy. According to this paper, recent research suggests that the prevalence of epilepsy is higher in the Hispanic community. The paper further discusses how the Epilepsy Foundation reported that the substantial future growth in the number of Hispanics with epilepsy is of particular concern and that patients with epilepsy have a high rate of co-morbidity with depression.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1
Introduction
Statement of the Problem and Relevance
Purpose of the Study
Theoretical Framework: Biopsychosocial
Previous Research Studies
Epilepsy
Comorbidity of Depression and Epilepsy
Hispanic Community
Hispanics and Depression
Depression and Hispanics with Epilepsy
Delimitation of the Problem
Definition of Terms
Hypothesis
Chapter two
Methods
Type of Research Design
Participants--Sample Characteristics
Instruments/Measures
Procedures
Data Analysis Procedure
Anticipated Ethical Issues
Chapter Three
Results
Chapter Four
Discussion
Chapter Five
Significance of the Study and Future Implications
References
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"Differences are important to consider on the part of the patient, for their comfort with the doctor, but they are also important from the doctor's point of view. The reason behind this is that a doctor who is extremely uncomfortable with a patient will likely not be able to treat that patient in the same way they would treat another patient whom they liked better or felt that they could communicate well with. How the doctor feels about a patient is just as important to the relationship and the conversation as how the patient feels about the doctor (Lambert & Ogles, 2004).
Similarities and differences between patients and their doctors can have a very definite effect on whether or not the two get along well, and a strong language barrier can make both doctors and clients very uncomfortable. It is really not part of the healing process, but it does relate to the alliance that these individuals could form, in that it influences the development of some of the more critical therapeutic processes. Some psychotherapists consider this matching up between patient and doctor to be less distinct from other therapeutic ideas such as alliance, transference, and countertransference, for example (Lambert & Ogles, 2004).
The boundaries between these concepts as they relate to a therapist-client or doctor-patient match when it comes to Hispanics are often unclear. The better the match between patient and therapist, both in culture and in language, the more therapeutic benefits the patient will get from the therapy, and the easier the depression can be treated. Studies of this nature often show that ethnicity is not much of an issue if the patient and therapist like each other, but the language barrier for Hispanic patients can be very difficult to work through, and there are not that many therapists that are Hispanic or that are fluent in Spanish and understand the Hispanic culture well enough to put their patients at ease. Patients who were given the option to choose between therapists often chose the one that they felt was the most understanding and competent in their work, and the one that they felt they could communicate the most easily with. "
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Seizure Arrest, 2005.
Discusses why individuals with epilepsy are sometimes wrongfully arrested due to their having a seizure in public.
1,916 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 88.95
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Wrongful arrest due to seizure activity in public is not an uncommon complication for individuals with epilepsy and other seizure disorders, not caused by illicit behaviors. There are over two millions Americans living with epilepsy, all of whom at some time have experienced challenges associated with their disease and many of whom have been the victims of wrongful arrest and incarceration. This work addresses the problem of wrongful arrests for seizure-related behavior in public, the degree of the problem and some possible solutions to the problem.
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"Though efforts have been made to educate and assist individuals and to train professionals who are called to the scene, individuals with seizure disorders are often innately aware that there is something wrong, and they are therefore resistant to assistance, and especially restraint which can be perceived as resisting arrest. This problem has been documented for centuries and would have been significantly worse in the past as less seizure suppression medication was available to patients and the social stigma of the problem was even greater, for both the individual and the family."
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Nurses as Patient Advocates, 2004.
This paper discusses the nurse as the patient advocate, especially with epilepsy patients.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 45.95
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This paper explains that patients often confide information through natural dialogue with nurses, expressing their understanding of their own health, their concerns about after-care, and personal needs they feel are or are not being met by other members of the health care team. The author points out that the greatest need for a patient advocate is in circumstances where temporary or chronic psychological diseases or processes, such as epilepsy, reduce the individual?s ability to self-advocate. The paper relates that the position as advocate may put the nurse into circumstances of conflict with other care providers, especially doctors, but the role of the nurse is to advocate for the needs of the client.
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"The nurse has a distinct advantage, over many other health care professionals in that they often spend the most time with patients. In this role, they interact on a clinical as well as social level with the patient and in almost every setting learn things about the patient that others providing care may never know. It is for this reason that nurses are the most logical persons to act as advocates for patients. As an advocate for a patient a nurse might be able to influence care to better meet the holistic needs of patients."
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Phenytoin, 2005.
Examines the effectiveness of this drug used to control epilepsy.
1,656 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 77.95
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Discovered in 1938, phenytoin is an antiepileptic prescription drug used primarily to control seizures (convulsions) in certain types of epilepsy. Its range of clinical use is broad and some have dubbed phenytoin's wide parameters as remarkable. This paper shows that before arriving at any conclusion, however, it is imperative that one analyzes the known facts surrounding this drug and its versatile capabilities.
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"One of the best ways to avoid such reactions is to use caution by becoming aware of one's medical condition and history. The liver is the chief site of biotransformation of phenytoin; patients with impaired liver function, elderly patients, or those gravely ill may show early signs of toxicity. A small percentage of individuals who have been treated with phenytoin have been shown to metabolize the drug slowly. Slow metabolism may be due to limited enzyme availability and lack of induction; it may be genetically determined."
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Cultural Medical Differences, 2005.
This paper compares the ethical and cultural medical traditions of two different cultures: The United States and the Hmong, an indigenous population native of Laos, a growing immigrant presence in California.
790 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 41.95
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This paper explains the case of Lia, a Hmong girl stricken with epilepsy, which causes a cultural clash between her physicians and her parents. The author point out that her physicians defined Lia's illness in physical and chemical terms, but Lia's parents, like many Hmong people, regarded epilepsy with ambivalence because, to them, epileptic seizures are often seen as trances, giving the affected person special powers. The paper relates that Lia's parents violated several precepts of Western medicine by refusing medical treatment and purposely giving their daughter improper dosages of medicine; however, Lia's well-meaning physicians also unknowingly violated several important tenets of Hmong culture, such as their discussions of Lia's possible death.
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"Lia's parents, however, have a distinct explanatory model for their daughter's illness. The epilepsy was caused when a startled Lia's soul fled her body and became lost. Lia's soul had fallen prey to a thieving dab, a malevolent spirit. Therefore, Lia's soul was trapped outside her body, which remained rooted to the ground. Among the symptoms of this soul loss are fainting, rolling eyes and jerking limbs - which are also the classic symbols of a seizure that accompanies epilepsy."
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The Effects of Alcohol, 2007.
This paper explores the many harmful effects alcohol has on body processes.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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The paper discusses how alcohol slows down brain activity, resulting in slurred speech, slowed reaction time, impaired vision and hearing, impaired thinking and memory and muscle weakness. The paper describes long-term effects associated with alcohol which include liver failure, nerve damage, epilepsy and heart failure. The paper discusses how the majority of adolescents believe alcohol makes it easier to socialize while adults often drink to cope with stress.
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"Although alcohol is classified as a food, it is not digested but rather enters directly into the blood stream. Because alcohol dilutes itself in the water volume of the body, vital organs, such as the brain, that contain large amounts of water and need a substantial blood supply, are left especially vulnerable (Dunlap). Within minutes of entering the bloodstream, literally every organ and tissue system, including the brain, liver, heart, lungs, pancreas and kidneys, are infiltrated by alcohol (Dunlap)."
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"The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down", 2005.
An analysis of the book "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" by Anne Fadiman.
2,401 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 106.95
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This paper explains how in her book "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down", author Anne Fadiman recounts the life and death of a little Hmong girl living in Merced, California. It discusses how the girl, Lia Lee had what Western doctors call epilepsy, and which the Hmong have a far more lyrical explanation that lends itself to the title of Fadiman's book.
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"The most common neurological disease, epilepsy can be frightening and potentially debilitating. However, in cultures around the world and throughout time, from the Hmong to the ancient Greeks, epilepsy opens pathways to creativity and an increased understanding of the universe. Thus, as Fadiman points out, many epileptics become shamans. When Lia Lee first started having epileptic seizures, her mom Foua, speaking not a word of English, rushed her to the Merced Community Medical Center. There, doctors tended to the eight-month old child as best they could under the circumstances. Because all she was doing was coughing when she arrived at the hospital, doctors gave her chest x-rays and diagnosed Lia Lee with "early bronchiopneumonia or tracheobronchitis," unaware that she had just recently seized. The same thing happened on more than one occasion until finally Lia Lee was rushed to the medical center in the middle of a seizure. Visible evidence at hand, doctors were then able to accurately diagnose Lia Lee's illness and prescribe a course of treatment."
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Mental Health Care, 2006.
This paper discusses the global mental health care industry, especially care by primary physicians and other caregivers.
3,240 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 135.95
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This paper explains that mental illness, which also includes autism, Alzheimer's disease, addiction, mental retardation and epilepsy, affects people of all nations of all social, economic and cultural backgrounds; however, the poor suffer most from a lack of the most basic resources for effective treatment. The author points out that, even though available treatment methods for mental illness differ among regions and socio-economic classes, most patients are prescribed psychotropic drugs, such as antidepressants. The paper states that, in the U.S., managed care systems usually do not cover mental disease and insurance companies look to mental health benefits as the first place to cut in an attempt to reduce rising costs.
Table of Contents:
Mental Health and Primary Care
Status of the Primary Mental Health Care Industry
Incidence
Current Approaches
Recognition and Current Response
Policy Initiatives
The New GMS Contract
General Practitioners and Practitioners with Special Interest
Primary Care Graduate Mental Health Workers
Shared Care between GP Practices and Community Health Teams
Obstacles and Issues
Little Attention Paid to Improving Primary Mental Health Care
Fragmented Linkages of Substance Abuse Treatment with Community-Based Services
Obstacles to Accessing Primary Mental Health Care
Social Disparities
Developments
Effects of Cutting Back on Health Coverage
Legislation
Community-based Primary Care Satellite Clinics
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"Mandating mental health benefits has already been an ongoing policy process, as in fact, more than as many states have enacted legislation and the mandates have become more typically comprehensive than previous ones. However, state legislation has not proved to be adequate substitutes of a federal legislation. State legislation did not appear to have reached enough persons to create a significant difference at the population level. Many consumers in the parity states were not aware of their improved coverage or that parity legislation may have accelerated the development of managed care in the mental health care arena, which separates nominal benefits from actual benefits."
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