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After-Acquired Evidence, 2004.
An analysis of the element of after-acquired evidence in court cases.
1,181 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper discusses the issue of after-acquired evidence in court cases. The paper presents a focus on this factor in cases that deal with employment discrimination. To illustrate the topic, the paper provides the 1995 case of McKennon versus Nashville Banner, wherein the Supreme Court made its determination about after-acquired evidence. The paper also examines civil rights laws such as Title VII and the ADEA, that are aimed at reducing discrimination in employment practices.
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"For years the circuit courts had been disputing whether or not, 'in an employment discrimination case, evidence of employee wrongdoing that was acquired by an employer after a discriminatory discharge could be used in defeating an employee's claim of employer discrimination" under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). The Fourth, Sixth, Eighth and Tenth Circuits maintained that after-acquired evidence was admissible. However, the Third and Eleventh Circuits believed that such evidence could not provide an employer with an affirmative defense to an employment discrimination case. The Seventh Circuit went back and forth between admissibility."
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Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia, 2005.
This well-researched paper analyzes the cause and effect of ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP) while also discussing treatment and prevention by way of routine oral care positioning.
2,059 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper defines ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP) as a specific strain of bacterial pneumonia which takes place when one's general pulmonary defense system ceases to function properly due to high levels of bacteria. The writer of this paper contends and explains why this particular strain of infectious bacterial pneumonia is often incurred during extended hospital stays. This paper details the manner in which the disease is spread via bodily fluids such as tears and saliva. This paper analyzes the use of specialized oral care positioning to both treat and prevent cases VAP. This paper also examines the success rate of preventative oral care at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Tennessee.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Oral Care to Reduce Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia
Elevating Heads of Beds for Patients on Mechanical Ventilation
Other Precautions
References
From the Paper
"One of the places where changes have been implemented through oral care and there have been improvements is the surgical intensive care unit at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The incidence of ventilator assisted pneumonia was increasing at this hospital from 1999 to 2001. This led the center to start using comprehensive oral care from January 2002 as a part of a total program to remove the incidence of ventilator assisted pneumonia from the center. The change began to give perceptible results to the therapists and the nurses within a period of months. The changes were noted and within a two year period, there was a reduction of ventilator assisted pneumonia by as much as 46 percent. When the figures for 2002 are compared to figures for 2001, there is a clear decrease by 35 percent and there is another decrease that is seen in 2003 when compared to the figures of 2002."
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Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, 2005.
A review of an article discussing hospital-acquired pneumonia.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, £ 43.95
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This paper outlines and reviews an article on hospital acquired pneumonia from the medical journal Chest. It first gives an introduction, listing all of the article and study main points, as well as the findings. Then it looks at the hospital settings involved in the article as well as the hospital setting problems that have been found by the author and researchers. Next, the article discusses correlational statistical procedures, these being the study and comparison of different invasive and noninvasive techniques that are used by medical staff.
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"The author first introduces the topic of hospital-acquired pneumonia, or HAP. The seriousness of this ailment has led the author to study the effectiveness and necessity of various forms of cultures that may detect and diagnose just what the cause of HAP is in any given case. Each type of HAP-diagnosing method is discussed and studied, as seen in patients on ventilators who are suffering from HAP, as well as general hospital patients who succumb to the affliction."
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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, £ 30.95
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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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Human Origins and Evolution: Evidence from the Y-Chromosome?, 2003.
Presents arguments that explain why sequence analysis cannot confidently answer evolutionary questions.
1,354 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 26 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper highlights difficulties with using sequence data to estimate parameters about human ancestral populations, particularly times of speciations (when new species evolved). The Y chromosome has been analyzed to infer various parameters about human ancestral populations and to provide clues as to human origins. The paper argues that the individual properties of this data source combined with a burgeoning list of refutable assumptions make any and all of these results utterly spurious. The paper argues that molecular experts claim that the old and imprecise science of paleontology has been superseded by their far more mathematically precise methods. These experts sideline the fact that all their estimates are fundamentally based on paleontologically acquired data. The paper includes illustrations and table.
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"The Y-linked SRY gene triggers mammalian male-determining processes when expressed in the embryonic bipotential gonad. Sex chromosomes are thought to have evolved ~300Mya, probably replacing a mechanism based on gestational ambient temperature. Current opinion is that the Y-chromosomal SRY gene and its X-chromosome homologue (SOX3) are variants diverged from an ancestral non-sex-determining gene. When the ancient SRY-precursor gene gained a dominant and penetrant male-determining function the homologues became sex chromosomes and the process of dramatic degeneration and specialisation of the Y began. Pseudoautosomal regions (PARs) located at the tips of X and Y recombine at high frequency during male meiosis. Consequently, these regions are similar to autosomal sequences in base composition and gene diversity. PARs comprise 5% of the Y and the other 95% makes up the non-recombining region of the Y (NRY). Recombination deficiency of the NRY is thought to result from lack of homology with the X, due to several large inversions. Null mutations accumulate in NRY genes as they are ?sheltered? by X-chromosome homologues."
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), 2008.
A look at the guidelines provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations for CAP patients.
1,948 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 44.95
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This paper examines the literature concerning the hypothesis that the consolidated standards provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (CMS/JCAHO) on the subject of proper antibiotic selection for sufferers of community-acquired pneumonia are the most optimal standards available.
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"According the website for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the guidelines provided by the program demand a considerable intensification of stringency for the diagnosis of microorganism behaviors in the treatment of CAP patients as well as in the specification of antibiotic identification methods to be used with a central focus. (CMS, 1) This means that participating hospital facilities and medical association must address procedural gaps between guidelines and previous standards in order to adhere to the collective standards now considered relevant. The gaps present at the time of the initiation of these guidelines illustrate the positive transition toward greater specificity and diagnostic effort being impressed upon all facilities and agencies in question. It is clear through comparative examination that the new consolidated CMS/JCAHO guidelines are an appropriate response to the need for more accurate design in the application of favored antibiotic treatment programs. "
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Learning Evidence - Parse's theory, 2008.
An account of Parse's human becoming theory.
1,327 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 31.95
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This paper deals with Parse's human becoming theory as a means for providing structure for ways of thinking and being with patients, as they create their own quality of life. The author draws upon his own life experience and suggests implications for the use of the theory in nursing practice. The paper appends a copy of William Ernest Henley's poem, "Invictus".
Outline:
Life Experience
Definition/Description of Hope
Content Acquired through Concept Clarification Process
Hope in Relation to Parse's Theory
Implications for Nursing Practice
From the Paper
"Parse's theory of human becoming theory is a means for providing structure for ways of thinking and being with patients as they create their own quality of life. Human becoming theory is concerned with lived experiences of health (Kelly, 1999). The holistic approach is essential since lived experience, meaning, and understanding all form various aspects of the unitary process of human life (Kelly, 1999). Parse's concepts guide nursing for being present with the patient as they illuminate meaning, synchronize rhythms, and co-transcend with the possibles. Hope is based in these possibles: the person is moving beyond the present toward the unknown. My life experience will illustrate how Parse's theory helps the person to maintain hope and to achieve transformation. For Parse, the central idea is that the person is expert for their lives and they always have choices. The person is involved in a search for meaning and is capable of achieving transformation."
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia, 1999.
Examines epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, prognosis, treatment and complications.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 11 sources, £ 33.95
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"In the United States, the incidence of community-acquired
pneumonia (CAP) is estimated to be between three and four million cases each year (2). It is the sixth most important cause of death, and the estimated cost of treatment, including patient care and lost wages, is $20 billion per year (4, 10). Treatment of pneumonia represents the largest consumption of antibiotics of all the diseases for which they are used. The disease is most prevalent in hospitalized patients, the elderly, and patients with compromised immune systems (e.g. AIDS patients). This paper will look at the epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, prognosis, treatment, and complications of pneumonia.
Epidemiology
Pneumonia is defined as an infection of the lung parenchyma (6:1S). Pneumonia is now the leading cause of death due to ..."
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), 2005.
An overview of AIDS as it exists today in the modern world.
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper defines what AIDS is and how AIDS develops, dispelling the myths surrounding the disease. It shows the three main zones where AIDS proliferates and the main types of people it affects. It looks at AIDS from a sociological perspective, with the 'victims' of AIDS being located within societal pressures and confines, showing that society is a part of the problem and therefore needs to also be a part of the solution.
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"The World Health Organization distinguishes three zones and patterns of infection; Asia, which is now the principal growth area of infection; the African continent (site of the initial discovery, and where transmission is primarily heterosexual in form); and industrialized Western nations (where an epidemic started in the 1980s, with infection primarily transmitted by homosexual intercourse and intravenous drug needle-sharing). In 1996 it was estimated that 30 million people were infected by HIV and 10 million people were living with AIDS. "
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Acquiring a Small Business, 2007.
This paper describes the steps in acquiring a small business.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 34.95
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This paper explains that buying a small business can present several pitfalls and requires a significant amount of diligence; however, by exercising caution when researching, negotiating and structuring acquisition deals, investors can do a great deal to mitigate the risk of buying a small business and increase their chances of success. The author stresses that one of the most critical aspects of researching a small business purchase is making sure the company's financial records are in order. The paper relates that cash flow will be a critical consideration when buying a small business; therefore, it is essential to know if the business generates enough cash to meet its expenses, and service debt, provide a decent income for the owner and still make available enough working capital.
Table of Contents:
Researching the Deal
Negotiating the Deal
Structuring the Deal
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"When it comes to making sure the seller gets his or her money, the typical seller may want all of the money up front. Of course, this can be negotiated, too. For example, a certain amount of money can be placed in escrow, and will be contingent on the seller honoring various parts of the sale agreement, such as providing so many hours of training. At any rate, it can make sense to have a financial incentive for the seller to live up to his or her end of the bargain."
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AIDS, 2005.
This paper discusses the nature of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), a social problem that affects all walks of life.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper explains that, even if the HIV infection is currently dormant, the immune system produces antibodies to combat the virus which are ineffective, but their presence indicates an HIV infection. The author points out that the consensus among the medical community about the transmission of AIDS states that there is no evidence that the disease can be transmitted through such activities as casual contact, hugging, kissing or through the air or saliva: AIDS can be transmitted only through direct sexual contact, blood transfusions, hypodermic needles and from mothers to their unborn babies. The paper stresses that the central controversy in the surveillance of AIDS is not the reporting requirement, but how these records might be used.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
"The Plague"
Public Health
Conclusion
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"Instead of maintaining the present practice of voluntary testing and confidentiality, many states are considering contact tracing. Contact tracing is a form of medical surveillance in which public health officials are statutorily required to inform the sexual partners of a positive test for a disease by a patient. This process of disease control is authorized in many states for the treatment of venereal disease. A doctor reports a positive test result of a patient to the state health department; the name is entered on a register; and the state health officer then has the duty to inquire about the patient's sexual activities and to inform all sexual partners of the disease; the sexual partners then submit to their own tests."
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Stem Cell Research, 2002.
This paper describes the medical use of stem cells, how they are acquired, opposition to research, current research and limitations.
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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This paper discusses the many uses of stem cells, especially in the area of juvenile diabetes, Parkinson?s disease and cell regeneration. This paper explains how the fertilized human egg develops into stem cells and their various biological sources and how they are acquired for use in research, including the NIH guidelines. The author believes that stem cell research is so new that the scientists can only guess at what it will be able to achieve as well as what it will not be able to do.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Acquisition of Stem Cells
Opposition to Stem Cells Research
Limitations of Stem Cells Research
Conclusion
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"Early research into the use of stem cells focused on two separate approaches. One involved the ?control of gene expression?, or determining when genes were active or inactive. The other involved the generation or new cells. Some recent research has combined the two approaches, looking at the possibility that gene manipulation could be combined with cell growth, further broadening the potential applications for gene therapy."
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Do Corporations Develop Leaders?, 2007.
This paper explores whether organizations themselves develop leaders or if they hire leaders with previously acquired leadership skills.
1,451 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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This paper examines corporations that are known for demonstrating strong leadership skills and explores whether these corporations themselves have developed these leaders independently. The paper analyzes and compares different leadership styles in order to show what types of leadership skills and methods are acquired prior to gaining a powerful position within a company. The paper discusses which skills are essential for an organization to develop in order to survive in today's competitive economy. The paper concludes that available research indicates that some corporations do and others do not develop leaders. The paper notes, however, how the available research has limitations.
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"In the past few decades, competition among all types of corporations, regardless of their goods or services sold, has dramatically increased. As a result, leadership theories have emerged as key factors in determining the long-term success or ultimate failure of such organizations. However, a valid question for research in this area is whether corporations truly develop leaders that result in the success of the corporation, or are successful companies hiring strong leaders that have the ability to expand on their previously acquired skill set."
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Language Acquisition, 2002.
Examines differing concepts of the rationalist and the empiricist theorists on how language is acquired.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 11 sources, £ 67.95
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Examines differing concepts of the rationalist and the empiricist theorists on how language is acquired. Compares the two approaches as applied to children's first language acquisition. The minds of young children. Structure-oriented & process-oriented groups. Environmental factors. Social interaction vs. cognitive theories. Semantic learning characteristics. Current research.
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"The fierce debate between the rationalist and the empiricist theorists on the issue of language acquisition has captured the imagination of the linguistic world for decades. Even though each group has produced results that contribute to the research on language acquisition, the complete process of language acquisition still remains a mystery. While the rationalists? concept of specific language mechanisms in the brain has prevailed for many years, new research by connectionist theorists has tilted the balance towards the empiricists? approach.
In this paper, the two competing approaches will be examined and compared in detail. Their application in children?s discourse will be explored to assess their validity. Finally, the work..."
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