Juvenile Diabetes : A 5 page paper overview of
Type I
diabetes mellitus, or insulin-dependent diabetes. Formerly
referred to only as juvenile diabetes, it was thought in the past
that children were affected with only this type of diabetes. As it
has become known that anyone of any age can be afflicted with
either Type I or Type II, the term juvenile diabetes has fallen
out of favor, but its effects are the same regardless of how it is
labeled aside from the particular ways it affects children: They
often are larger than other children their age and many go
through puberty sooner than their non-diabetic friends.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Juvdiab.wps Insulin
Synthesis Using Recombinant Plasmid DNA :
A 5 page paper discussing methods of constructing this plasmid
containing a gene for human insulin. As much as 5 percent of
the population may be affected by diabetes, a disease of
carbohydrate metabolism in which the sufferer of the disease is
unable to absorb glucose from the blood. Insulin for injection
has been extracted from other animals until only recently.
Though bovine insulin will work for human diabetes control, the
chemical differences also cause reaction in some individuals.
Bacterial generation of insulin using recombinant DNA
techniques has largely replaced the use of bovine insulin in
cases of human diabetes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Diabchem.wps
Physical Therapy / An Answer for Diabetes : In this
9 page
research paper, the writer discusses physical therapy treatments
for diabetics. The role of the physical therapist is particularly
emphasized as is some of the current research on helping
diabetic patients. an Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Diabphys.wps
Novo Nordisk The NovoPen : This 12 page
report discusses
the Novo Nordisk NovoPen, an insulin delivery system that is
extremely easy-to-use and user friendly. The report compares
marketing the product in the business climate of its companys
home country Denmark and the U.S. Bibliography lists 10
sources. Novopen.wps
Problem and Research in Pressure Ulcer Prevention and
Treatment : A 15 page review of the incidence and problem of
pressure ulcers in the United States, with focus on the PSST and
Braden assessment tools, and wound assessment teams. The
paper provides only a researched statement of the problem and
current literature review. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Cnpsst.wps
Pressure Sores and Physical Therapy : A 5 page
paper on
the relationship between pressure sore healing and physical
therapy. The writer explains the causes and treatments of
pressure sores-- with particular emphasis on the role that
physical therapist can play in the relief of discomfort.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Physsore.wps
Massage Therapy / A Hypothetical Case Evaluation :
A 5 page examination of the pain and discomfort being
experienced by a fictional middle age bowler and computer
programmer. Addresses the factors contributing to the pain, the
responsible muscles, the bony landmarks and areas of massage
concentration. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Massageb.wps
Evaluation Of Muscle Strengthening Programs : A 10
page
paper that evaluates the ideal frequency, intensity, duration and
mode of strength training to achieve maximum gains in muscle
development. This paper looks at eight major forms of strength
training and evaluates their success in promoting muscle
development. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Musclest.wps
Gender Differences in Muscle Strength : Scientists,
physical
therapists, and physicians have considered the nature of human
strength and debated the efficacy of claims that men are
inherently stronger than women. This 5 page review of the
current literature reflects the findings of a number of research
studies that present common and sometimes conflicting views
on this issue. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Gendmusc.wps
Benefits of Recreational Therapy : A 6 page
research paper
on various types of recreational therapies and their uses. The
writer details general information about the goals of recreational
therapy, along with more specific information on art therapy,
and recreational therapy for the mentally disturbed and for
traumatic brain injury sufferers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Recreatn.wps
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