The Age of Digital Dentistry : A 4-page essay that
explores
new breakthroughs in the field of dental x-ray techniques. This
paper focuses on the benefits of the newly introduced process of
Computed Dental Radiography, or CDR. The process and
benefits of CDR are explained. Also touched on are attempts
made during this past decade to prove and perfect methods of
early detection of tooth decay by the use of electrical current.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. LCX-Rays.wpsStreptococcus
mutans / An Overview : A 5 page overview of
the polysaccharide-producing, ondopathogenic bacteria
Streptococcus mutans. Includes information regarding its
involvement in the formation of dental cavities. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Strepto.wps
Vitamin A and Birth Defects : A 5 page paper that
provides
an overview of the current findings that relate the overuse of
vitamin A in the form of retinal to cranial neural crest defects.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Abirthd.wps
Review of Vitamin C exhibits pro-oxidant
properties :
A 4 page paper reviewing the report of a specific research. The
article investigates whether there may be some detriment to the
advice of the popular press that Vitamin C as a dietary
supplement in fairly large doses. Published in Nature, the
article is very brief. It lacks any literature review at all, and the
discussion of findings also is very brief. However, it has great
clarity in describing the methods used in the study, and lends
itself well to being replicated by other researchers.
Bibliography lists 1 source. KSvitc.wps
Thalidomide : A 6 page paper presenting the past
uses of
thalidomide and the associated birth defects as contrasted to the
present research which appears to indicate thalidomide may be
useful in the treatment of two forms of blindness, in the
prevention of transplant organ rejection, and in other
applications. Bibliography lists four sources. Thalidom.wps
Chicken Pox Epidemiology : A 10 page, technical
examination of the clinical manifestations, Epidemiology, and
health impact, of Varicella, commonly referred to as "Chicken
Pox." Report is extremely well-detailed and includes primary
research as well as a bibliography listing approximately 10
sources. Chickpox.wps
Seborrheic Keratosis : A 5 page overview of this
dermatological condition characterized by benign surface
growths of yellowish to black spots otherwise known as
seborrheic warts. Asociates the condition with exposure to sun.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Sebokera.wps
Battling Glaucoma : An 8 page comprehensive
research paper
in which the writer discusses symptoms, occurrence, and
treatment of glaucoma. The strength and weaknesses of various
medications and laser surgery methods are assessed.
Bibliography lists 9 sources. Glaucoma.wps
Glaucoma and Marijuana : A 10 page paper which
discusses
the use of marijuana in the treatment of glaucoma. A brief
description of glaucoma, in general, is illustrated. this is
followed by a section which discusses some of the most
common treatments of glaucoma today. In discussing many of
the current treatments available, the section discussing the use of
marijuana appears to be a very legitimate implementation in
treating glaucoma. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
RAglauc.wps
Heart Disease & Prevention : A
detailed, 6 page discussion of
coronary heart disease (the leading cause of death in the United
States), its occurrence, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Heartdise.wps
Heart Diseases : A complete 7 page research paper
containing
in-depth information on the subject of heart disease. Included in
the discussion are congenital disorders, problems of the
pericardium, problems of the myocardium, and endocardial
disease. The writer also includes a conclusive section of
treatment and new technologies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Heartdis.wps
Lifestyle & Cardiovascular Health : This 5 page
research
essay explores the relationship between behaviors and
cardiovascular disease. A change in behaviors/lifestyle is critical
to the patient's survival, i.e., decreasing the risk in myocardial
infarctions, strokes, hypertension and other diseases.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Har.wps
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