Alzheimer's Disease / Genetic vs. Environmental :
A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the two major
arguments surrounding Alzheimer's disease and demonstrates
increasing support for the genetic theory. Bibliography lists 8
sources. Alzheim.wps

Parkinson’s Disease / An Overview of Treatment Options :
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 one-page Roman Numeral outline.
Bibliography lists 14 sources. Parkdis.wps

Parkinson's Disease # 2 : 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.
Parkinso.wps

Rheumatoid Arthritis : A 6 page research essay exploring the
symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this debilitating disease.
Recent experiments have resulted in new treatments that show
great promise in reducing the symptoms and even in putting the
disease into remission. These treatments are discussed with the
statistical data resulting form the studies. Bibliography lists 9
sources. Rheum.wps

Rheumatoid Arthritis / The Fight To Stop The Pain :
A 5 page look at the prevalence of arthritis, its causes,
symptoms, and incurability. Of particular importance to the
discussion is Rheumatoid Arthritis (atrophic) -- the most
crippling and deforming type. The writer examines some of the
efforts being made to treat this terrible disease and concludes
with recommendations based upon available research.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Rheumato.wps

Effects of Exercise on Osteoarthritis in the Elderly :
A 6 page paper discussing the benefits possible at any age of
using exercise to reduce the effects of osteoarthritis. Exercise
can improve quality of life for older adults in several areas, but
it also carries practical benefits as well. Aside from the
standard measures of effects on hypertension and ability to
sleep, it also can help to improve stability in movement and
therefore help to prevent falls, important in itself as the most
rapidly growing segment of the American population are those
over 75 years. Studies indicate that whether aerobic or for
endurance and flexibility, proper exercise can help slow the
progress of the disease. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
KSosteo.doc

The Treatment Of Arthritis In Children : This 6 page paper
presents a very brief overview of some of the issues dealing
with the treatment options available for children with arthritis.
Bibliography lists five sources. Kidarth.wps

Shoulder Injuries & Sports Injuries / Common Injuries,
Evaluation and Treatment : A 10 page paper that provides an
overview of the problem of shoulder injuries in sports medicine,
and evaluates current treatment options as well as prevention
models. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Shoulinj.wps

Spondylolisthesis / A Review of Current Literature on
History & Treatment : This 5 page paper is a review of the
current literature on spondylolisthesis, the partial dislocation of
a single lumbar or sacral vertebra over the vertebra below it, and
focuses on the history and treatment of this order. The current
literature also focuses more on the problem of spondylolisis in
athletes, including adolescents, and its impact on the
development of the degenerative condition of spondylolisthesis
as a preventative process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Spondy.wps 
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