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Guillain-Barreacute Syndrome, 2005.
An overview of this medical syndrome which causes acute flaccid paralysis.
1,016 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper describes the pathophysiology, incidence, signs and symptoms and typical progression of Guillain-Barreacute syndrome (GBS), a temporary disorder known to affect the peripheral nervous system. The paper includes an illustration.
Paper Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Pathophysiology
Incidence & Diagnosis
Signs, Symptoms, Treatment & Progression
Conclusion
References
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"There is currently no cure for the syndrome but with early detection, the condition is often reversible although it can at times be life threatening. Because an exact cause is not known, modern theory suggests that GBS is an autoimmune disorder that may occur from viral infections, surgery, trauma, or some reaction to immunization (s). However, because immune-mediated disorders such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome lead to peripheral neuropathies, it is logical to understand the pathophysiology of that process."
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 2006.
A discussion of the diagnosis and management of Guillain-Barre syndrome.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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The paper researches Guillain-Barre syndrome which presents as a motor paralysis which is symmetrical in nature and may or may not be accompanied by sensory and autonomic disturbances. The paper analyzes which pain management strategies are effective. The paper further examines how the diagnosis is made, and shows that the patient should likely have electro diagnostic examination and at least a lumbar puncture for spinal fluid analysis.
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"The typical clinical presentation includes proximal muscle weakness with paresthesia in the extremities. The legs are more often involved than the arms. Deep tendon reflexes often disappear within a few days of symptom onset. The typical course lasts anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, with the majority seeing the most severe involvement in one week. The progression of the illness is usually reaches a plateau, which heralds the beginning of the end of the clinical phase. Time to return to normal functioning depends upon the patient, premorbid disease states and the degree of muscular involvement."
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 2006.
A discussion of the diagnosis and management of Guillain-Barre syndrome.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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The paper researches Guillain-Barre syndrome which presents as a motor paralysis which is symmetrical in nature and may or may not be accompanied by sensory and autonomic disturbances. The paper analyzes which pain management strategies are effective. The paper further examines how the diagnosis is made, and shows that the patient should likely have electro diagnostic examination and at least a lumbar puncture for spinal fluid analysis.
From the Paper
"The typical clinical presentation includes proximal muscle weakness with paresthesia in the extremities. The legs are more often involved than the arms. Deep tendon reflexes often disappear within a few days of symptom onset. The typical course lasts anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, with the majority seeing the most severe involvement in one week. The progression of the illness is usually reaches a plateau, which heralds the beginning of the end of the clinical phase. Time to return to normal functioning depends upon the patient, premorbid disease states and the degree of muscular involvement."
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 2006.
A review of Guillain-Barre syndrome.
1,584 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 75.95
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This paper takes a look at the Guillain-Barre syndrome, the causes, the signs and the symptoms. This paper also discusses how the disease should be managed and how the symptoms should be treated.
Contents:
Introduction
Incidence/Epidemiology
Signs and Symptoms
Pathophysiology
Management
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"Diagnosis is not difficult as the condition is one of the most common and can usually be recognized by the rapid progression. Differential diagnosis must be made. The diagnosis is made based upon clinical features and some special testing. The patient should likely have electro diagnostic examination and at least a lumbar puncture for spinal fluid analysis. Cerebrospinal fluid will usually demonstrate an elevated protein level with an absence of pleocytosis. It is important to note that the CSF findings in these patients will likely not be present until at least 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. Since one must also be sensitive to the inciting event or infection which triggered the syndrome, the patient presenting with findings consistent with GBS and an increased CSF white blood cell count should also be worked up for factors such as Lyme disease, sarcoid, neoplasia and HIV. "
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Dysphagia in Guillain Barre Syndrome, 2004.
An overview of dysphagia in Guillan Barre Syndrome, discussing its prevalence and treatments.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper describes and discusses the problem of dysphagia in Guillane Barre Syndrome. The paper includes an overview of the disorder with a focus on dysphagia. The paper discusses the prevalence of dysphagia in Guillane Barre Syndrome, treatment options available and the efficacy of such options.
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"According to Ann Walling Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is the leading cause of flaccid paralysis in western countries. GBS is a syndrome in which the body's immune system attacks part of the nervous system. The first symptoms of this disorder include varying degrees of weakness or tingling sensations in the legs. In many instances the weakness and abnormal sensations spread to the arms and upper body. These symptoms can increase in intensity until the muscles cannot be used at all and the patient is almost completely paralyzed.
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Dysmetabolic Syndrome, 2004.
Discusses the syndrome known as dysmetabolic syndrome, once more commonly referred to as insulin resistance.
1,533 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper presents a brief history of the study of dysmetabolic syndrome, a clinical picture of the syndrome, including what health factors predispose a person to the problem, and a discussion on the importance of risk markers for dysmetabolic syndrome. The paper also touches upon primary complications that arise from the syndrome.
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"Although it began to be studied more than 20 years ago, some put that time frame as the beginning of understanding the syndrome; since then, knowledge has increased greatly. These days, we know that 92% of patients with Type II diabetes are insulin-resistant. Of more concern is that patients may display some insulin resistance up to ten or twelve years before being diagnosed with diabetes. Of still greater concern is this: some people are never diagnosed with diabetes and may die from stroke, myocardial infarction or other cardiovascular events. This could be a considerable number. There is speculation that one in four patients in the average physician?s waiting room is insulin resistant to some degree. In fact, as many as 30 million U.S. citizens may be insulin resistant."
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Stockholm Syndrome and the Case of Shawn Hornbeck, 2007.
A discussion of the Stockholm syndrome with a focus on the case of Shawn Hornbeck and a research proposal for studying this syndrome.
1,833 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 85.95
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This paper discusses the case of a kidnapped boy who suffered from the Stockholm syndrome. The paper explains Stockholm syndrome and then looks at what researchers and psychologists have to say about this syndrome. The paper discusses how Shawn Hornbeck was just 11 years old at the time he was abducted (an age when most children still require parental figures) and, as a survival technique, bonded with a man who was not his father but his kidnapper. The paper also notes that the term Stockholm Syndrome was coined in reference to events that happened to adults who were held hostage for just six days. Yet these adults had become emotionally bonded to their captors within those few days. The writer then proposes a method for conducting a meta analysis on existing research of Stockholme syndrome, using a boarding school for field research. The writer concludes that physically removing children from their parents for boarding school causes them to establish a bi-directional emotional bond with the parental substitutes, which tends to confirm the theory that Hornbeck's failure to escape was caused by Stockholm Syndrome, as has been speculated in the media.
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"Thus, in terms of this theory, Hornbeck would actually have bonded with Devlin. This bonding would likely have been motivated by his unconscious or conscious assumption that such bonding would increase the chances that Devlin would not kill him. Certainly, the hypothesis that Hornbeck bonded with Devlin is borne out by news reports that the boy had identified himself as Shawn Devlin on internet sites. Taking someone's name is surely a powerful sign of bonding - after all, the most usual time when this occurs is on marriage, which is one of the most significant types of voluntary bonding."
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Tourette's Syndrome, 2006.
A comprehensive study of Tourette's syndrome including symptoms and relief.
2,468 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 110.95
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In this study the author highlights the main symptoms of Tourette's syndrome and how they can be diagnosed at an early stage. He then goes on to describe the research that has been done associated with this ailment and identifies the drugs that are available. The paper finishes with a positive note describing the creative aspects of the syndrome.
What is Tourette's Syndrome?
What are Tics?
Are any Other Symptoms Associated with Tourette's?
When was Tourette's Syndrome Identified?
What Causes Tourettes Syndrome
How is Tourette's Syndrome Diagnosed?
How Severe or Incapacitating is TS?
What Treatments are Available for TS?
Is There Any New Studies on Tourettes Syndrome?
Are There Any Positive Effects of Tourette Syndrome, Such as Creativity?
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"The authors believe that Tourette's syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder are the result of heightened but selective sensitivity to alterations in the internal milieu of the body and the external environment. It is this sensitivity resulting from an escape from the inhibitory pathways in the brain, which links deep basal ganglionic structures with specific cortical areas. Leckman and Cohen believe that in Tourette's syndrome that this enhanced sensitivity causes the exaggerated, uncoordinated expression of fragments of movement, cognition, and behavior that belong to the repertoire of ordinary, voluntary action in normal people. "
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Down Syndrome, 2004.
An overview of the causes, effects, and treatment of Down Syndrome.
2,064 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 95.95
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This paper looks at Down Syndrome. Named after English physician, John Langdon Down, this is a congenital condition characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation and multiple defects. It is the most common chromosomal abnormality of a generalized syndrome and is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21. It looks at how doctors, scientists, and researchers continue to explore the causes, effects, and treatment of Down Syndrome, and how, with the technological advances in the field of modern genetics, researchers are beginning to isolate individual genes in order to study their specific functions.
Outline
Introduction
Causes of Down Syndrome
Genetic Mechanisms for Down Syndrome
The Symptoms of Down Syndrome
Case Study
Conclusion
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"In order to fully understand the medical causes of Down Syndrome, a clear knowledge on the genetic basis of the disorder is required. During the fertilization stage, sperm and eggs cells are created through different processes called meiosis in which each pair of chromosomes splits or disjoins from each other which causes each daughter cell to receive only one chromosome from the original pair. Before they are fully developed, reproductive cells start out with 46 chromosomes, but as they mature, meiosis reduces their chromosome count to twenty-three. Thus, at conception, the sperm and egg each contain 23 chromosomes, being half the usual number; however, errors in chromosomal division during meiosis are very common."
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Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, 2004.
This paper looks at Selye's syndrome known also as General Adaptation Syndrome.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 92.95
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This paper looks at Selye's syndrome, known also as General Adaptation Syndrome. Selye was the fist to talk about stress and its cause, starting in the 1920's. The writer discusses that he is credited with discovering what is behind "just feeling sick" and recognizing it is due to the body's response to constant stress. The writer reveals Selye's belief that it is the "wear and tear on the body."
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"Hans Selye wrote in the front piece of his book 'Stress': 'To those who are under the exhausting nervous strain of pursuing their ideal whatever it may be to the martyrs who sacrifice themselves for others as well as to those hounded by selfish ambition fear jealousy and worst of all by hate. For my stress stems from the urge to help and not to judge But most personally this book is dedicated to my wife who helped so much to ..."
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Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Fact or Fiction?, 2008.
This paper explores the controversy surrounding the reality of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).
1,422 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 69.95
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The paper relates that because fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is so difficult to classify, there exists a number of researchers who believe that FMS is not a physical disorder at all but it is one that has psychological implications. The paper identifies the symptoms of FMS and discusses the probability of its existence. The paper shows how professional opinions seem to be moving in the direction of confirming the syndrome, but concludes that more research is still needed.
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Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
The Fibromyalgia Syndrome Controversy
Living with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Conclusion
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"The term "fibromyalgia" is derived from the words "fibro," Latin for fibrous tissue and the word "myo" and "algia," which are Greek for muscle and pain, respectively. Despite its link with arthritis, it is not a form of that disease, although it is a similar rheumatic condition (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [USDHHS] 1). FMS is a disorder that primarily affects individuals in middle age; however, some individuals are affected at a younger age (Selfridge and Peterson 6). According to Erik Dalton, FMS is a disorder with an unknown etiology. FMS is a disorder with a "constellation" of symptoms, which are often vague and unexplained (Selfridge and Peterson 8; Dalton 62)."
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Asperger Syndrome, 2004.
An overview of the symptoms, behavior, and treatment of Asperger syndrome.
2,060 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 94.95
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This paper looks at Asperger syndrome, a neurological disorder that is fundamentally classified under the group of autistic spectrum disorders. It examines how, though it is a mild variant of autism, an individual with Asperger syndrome generally demonstrates impairments in several aspects of development and growth, including problems in communication skills, behavior, and social interactions.
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Introduction
Asperger Syndrome Cognitive Abilities
Intellectual Abilities of Children Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
Classroom Interventions
Characteristics of an Asperger Syndrome Individual?s Cognitive Processing
Achievements of an Asperger Syndrome Individual
Conclusion
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"Children with Asperger Syndrome are sometimes said to be gifted ones. Their intellectual abilities do fare well in terms of learning and education. Many researches and studies reveal that children affected with the disorder have average to superior level of intelligence. This thus helps them to become successful later in life. If social adjustment is a problem to Asperger Syndrome individuals, due to their direct avoidance in social interaction, school adjustment is definitely a reverse side of such problem. According to Shelagh and James Gallagher (2002), the giftedness of a child is the first sign that most parents of children with Asperger Syndrome have witnessed in their children."
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Fragile X Syndrome, 2006.
An overview of the genetic disorder known as fragile X syndrome.
2,685 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 117.95
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This paper discusses the complexities and mysteries surrounding fragile X syndrome. After explaining that fragile X syndrome is a serious genetic disorder that is believed to be the most common form of inherited metal impairment, the paper then attempts to clear up the confusion and misconceptions that surround the syndrome.
Table of Contents
Fragile X Syndrome: The Basics
Causes of Fragile X Syndrome
Females' Milder Symptoms: Explanation
Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Cognitive Impairments
Behavioral Issues
Sensory Issues and Hypersensitivity
Speech and Language
Treatment
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"Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes a variety of physical, behavioral, cognitive, sensory, social and speech problems that present themselves at birth. The symptoms are often similar to those with autism, especially in males. In fact, around one-third of all children diagnosed with fragile X syndrome are also diagnosed as autistic, and fragile X syndrome is the most common known cause of autism. The main difference between fragile X syndrome and autism, however, is that children with fragile X syndrome are usually much more interested in social interactions than are autistic children."
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Down Syndrome, 2007.
An analysis of the impact on families of children with Down syndrome.
2,891 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 124.95
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This paper discusses the impact on the family with a Down syndrome child. It specifically focuses on the impact on the other children in the family unit. The paper analyzes various articles that discuss the issues that families face and also analyzes the prevalence of Down syndrome. It looks at intervention strategies for children with Down syndrome, as well as transitioning intervention and how these can be assessed.
Table of Contents:
Impact
Impact
Intervention
Assessment Of Intervention
Assessment Of Intervention
Transitioning Intervention: From High School To Life After High School
Prevalence Of Medical Conditions Linked To Down Syndrome, And Interventions Into Those Conditions
Prevalence Of Down Syndrome
Three Research-able Questions That Support And Strengthen The Evidence For Intervention Strategies Presented In This Paper
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"Also, integrated screening (combining the results of tests in the first and second-trimesters) has also proved to be valuable in terms of detection of DS during pregnancy. The problem with integrated screening, the article points out, is that there is quite a period of time from the initiation of the testing until completion. But the larger question is, what is a woman to do if indeed her baby has a mis-matched chromosome count? If it is caught early enough, would she consider an abortion? That is a moral and personal privacy issue, of course, but it is worth consideration given the issues that arise for a family with a DS child."
"If a pregnant woman is screened properly during her first-trimester, and that test indicates that she is at "increased risk" of aneuploidy she should then be offered genetic counselling as an intervention, the article explains; and she should have the option of CVS (chroionic villus sampling) or at least second-trimester amniocentesis should be offered."
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Long QT Syndrome: A Case Study, 2008.
A case study on the educational and grief management interventions for long QT syndrome.
2,159 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 98.95
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The paper presents a case study involving a 32 year-old mother of two children diagnosed with long QT syndrome. The paper explains that long QT syndrome is a congenital condition that can result in sudden arrhythmia death syndrome (SADS), where sudden death occurs as a result of cardiac arrest. The paper illustrates the educational techniques that are effective for family members of those diagnosed with long QT syndrome. The paper then focuses on strategies for grief management that involve guided imagery and visualization techniques.
Outline:
Case Study
Long QT Syndrome
Interventions Concerning Loss and Grief
From the Paper
"Long QT syndrome is a congenital that can result in sudden arrhythmia death syndrome (SADS), where sudden death occurs as a result of cardiac arrest. Although rare, deaths from SADS, including those attributed to long QT syndrome, are not accompanied with any anatomic abnormality, which can make prediction and prevention very difficult (Meyer, Mehdirad, Salem, Kulikowska, Kulikowski, & Jamry, 2003). Long QT syndrome is characterized by arrhythmias that are associated with prolongation of the electrocardiographic QT interval, and it is also associated with hereditary genetic defects that affect the cardiac ion channels."
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), 2007.
This paper discuses acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which is a complex and changing syndrome of diseases.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 63.95
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This paper explains that nurses can very effectively contribute to the well-being and quality of life for people with AIDS. The author points out that, to be at risk for AIDS, the person first must be at risk for HIV infection or be HIV+. The paper stresses that individuals who have unprotected sex with multiple partners and any substance abusers especially injection drug users are at risk. The author relates that the symptoms of AIDS normally result from HIV infection but also can develop as a result of associated infections and the side effects of medication. The paper underscores that the assessment of the patient with AIDS must include all domains including psychological and spiritual aspects. The author concludes that, once the symptoms are identified, they can be effectively managed so that well-being, functional status and compliance with therapy is enhanced thus increasing the patient's chances for survival.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Population at Risk
Causes
Signs and Symptoms
What Would You Assess?
Abnormal Results Indicating AIDS
Common Diagnostic Tests and Result Confirming Aids
Conclusion
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"The screening test for HIV is the HIV ELISA or enzyme linked immunosorbent assay test. This test comprises an antibody detection process assay that, if positive, must be repeated. The test will deliver false positive results under certain conditions as when the patient has had a recent vaccination or has other viral infections. When results are positive, the ELISA test is repeated and confirmed by using a Western Blot test. The HIV ELISA and Western Blot tests, when performed in combination, are marked by 99 percent sensitivity and specificity for detecting the HIV virus."
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