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Protease Inhibitors In HIV Infection, 1999.
Examines the use, effectiveness and complications of these inhibitors in helping build a immune system and resist HIV.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 15 sources, £ 84.95
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In order to establish infection in a person, a virus must enter cells such as lymphocytes, white blood cells of the immune system which normally protect the body from infection (Berkow, Beers, & Fletcher, 1997). The genetic material of the virus is incorporated into the DNA of the cell it invades, making the cell reproduce more and more virus until eventually, the cell dies and releases the virus into the bloodstream to infect more cells.
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"In order to establish infection in a person, a virus must enter cells such as lymphocytes, white blood cells of the immune system which normally protect the body from infection (Berkow, Beers, & Fletcher, 1997). The genetic material of the virus is incorporated into the DNA of the cell it invades, making the cell reproduce more and more virus until eventually, the cell dies and releases the virus into the bloodstream to infect more cells. Protease inhibitors strengthen the body's immune system by preventing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from making copies of itself and by boosting the number of virus-fighting T cells in the blood. This paper will look at the role of protease inhibitors in HIV infection. HIV is the virus which causes AIDS - acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
Deaths from AIDS in the U.S. have dropped sharply since 1995 ..."
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HIV Infection, 2007.
This paper examines the HIV disease and discusses related aspects.
3,172 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 64.95
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In this article, the writer presents a brief history of HIV and discusses the treatment options that exist throughout the world. The writer addresses the quality and quantity of life as it relates to treating the disease. The writer concludes that HIV is a very serious illness that leads to AIDS and ultimately death. The writer further notes that the research indicates that while the number of people receiving treatment has increased in recent years there are still challenges associated with obtaining the treatment that is needed. The research also suggests that the development of a successful vaccine is near.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Brief History
Treatment
Status for treatment overall
Cost associated with these drugs
HIV VACCINE
Conclusion
References
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"Overall when people are diagnosed early with HIV they can live for 10 years or more before being diagnosed with AIDS. Sadly in many cases people are not diagnosed early and in many cases when they are diagnosed they do not have access to the drugs that will increase their life spans. When people who are deteriorating because of the effects of the disease, receive treatment the results can be drastic particularly for children. People on he medication experience weight gain and a greater amount of energy. Overall when people who are HIV positive receive treatment their quality and length of life improve."
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HIV and AIDS Infection, 2007.
This paper examines the HIV/AIDS issue as one of the world's most significant transboundary issues.
2,764 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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The paper explores existing literature to demonstrate the transnational nature of HIV/AIDS, a health issue that affects the entire world and not just distant African nations. The paper illustrates how if left unchecked, the disease can decimate populations, destabilize nations and undermine the strength of the global economy. The paper maintains that researchers and policy makers must recognize the transnational nature of HIV/AIDS and plan their response accordingly in order to mount the most effective and lasting response to this issue.
Outline:
Introduction
HIV/AIDS in a Transboundary Context
Designing Appropriate Institutions
Conclusion: The Way Forward
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"The matter of HIV/AIDS is one of the world's most significant transboundary issues, largely because it affects such a large swath of the world. Current estimates, always out-of-date thanks to under-reporting and an increasing infection rate, are not entirely certain. In 2004, the World Health Organization that there was anywhere between 34 million and 46 million people infected worldwide. Of those infected, two-thirds lived in Africa and one-fifth lived in Asia (Beaglehole, Irwin & Prentice 2004, p. 1). Beyond the fact that HIV/AIDS is a major health issue that adversely affects the quality of life of those infected and their families, there are other associated problems. For instance, Haacker (2004) reported that HIV/AIDS has a significantly adverse effect on economic development through the prevailing social fabric (p. 42)."
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Immunobiology and HIV, 2008.
An analysis of the mechanisms involved in HIV infection and the role of chemokines in suppression of HIV replication.
2,060 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper analyzes the relationship between immunobiology and HIV. It analyzes the research in an attempt to understand the mechanisms involved in HIV infection and in the operation of various related biological effects. The paper then addresses the role of the chemokine MIP-1 beta, among others, in T cell mediated suppression of HIV replication.
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"Patke, Green, and Shearer examine the role of beta-chemokines and their chemokine receptor on HIV B lymphocyte function. To test this interaction, the researchers used highly purified normal human B cells from seronegative donors, isolating them by adherence to CD19-coated beads. They then treated IL-4 plus anti-CD40-activated B cells with recombinant gp120 (10 ng/ml) before exposure to beta chemokines or receptor. At that stage, cyclic nucleotide generation was assessed at six hr, DNA synthesis at day threem and IgM production on day seven. Also, cell surface marker expression was determined by flow cytometric analysis using the Coulter EPICS-XL. What the researchers found was that there ia a role for MIP-1 beta and RANTES on the early B cell events of proliferation, cyclic nucleotide generation, and cell surface marker receptor modulation in opposition to the beta chemokine receptor, CCR5. the researchers also note that the ability to regulate early B cell events might be a targeted area in the development of novel designer molecule therapeutic approaches to AIDS, though further research is needed finally to demonstrate this possibility."
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Condom Use for HIV Prevention in Females, 2004.
Study on women's readiness to use condoms and the need to promote the use of condoms to help prevent HIV infection in females.
1,801 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 40.95
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This research study investigates single, urban women?s readiness to use condoms and the perceived pros and cons for condom use. The paper also stresses the importance of nursing interventions for HIV prevention and suggests that interventions should focus on women who are in denial or uninterested in condom use to help them accurately assess their risk and consider behavioral changes. The paper also describes interventions that can easily be integrated into routine patient visits. Furthermore, this study attempts to evaluate the effect of childbearing motivation and contraceptive attitudes on consistency of condom use among at-risk women enrolled in an HIV prevention intervention program.
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"Single, heterosexual young adult women represent a group increasingly at risk for HIV infection. Condom use remains an important risk reduction behavior. Focusing HIV prevention interventions to only those women ready to use condoms (preparation or action stage) limits the number of women able to be reached. Morrison-Beely and Lewis (2001) suggested that for sexually active single women to use condoms, they need to be moved from precontemplation to contemplation before they will be ready to respond to HIV prevention messages and interventions about condom use. Further, they state that ?Strategies and interventions for condom use in HIV risk reduction should consider not only a woman?s readiness to change, but also the interpersonal and relationship issues linked to a couple?s sexual partnership? (p. 155)."
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Children and HIV, 2002.
Reasons for disclosure of HIV to prenatal-infected school-aged children.
4,900 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 17 sources, £ 126.95
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This research study maintains the hypothesis that a child with HIV should be told of the fact rather than lied too. The reason being that gradual disclosure allows less psychological impact as compared to being told in one phase. This is proved through comparison of two case studies of children with HIV.
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HIV and Reproduction Rights, 2006.
A discussion on HIV infected woman and their reproduction rights.
3,145 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 29 sources, MLA, £ 64.95
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This paper tries to simplify the issue of whether women with HIV have reproductive rights. In order to do this it focuses largely on the direct relationship of HIV to both the ethical and practical aspects of women's reproductive rights. In attempting to come to a conclusion, the author of the paper tried to balance the ethical and moral dimensions of the question against the practical issues such as poverty and economics.
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"Reproductive rights essentially refer to the fact both males ands females have the right to determine the reproductive process and child-rearing in all aspects and "The right to make decisions about reproduction must be free from discrimination, force and violence." (International Conference on Population and Development ICPD) ( ibid)
However the meaning of reproductive right extends into other areas. For example, this includes the right to non-discrimination based on sex/gender and the right to privacy as well as the right to information. The issue of the reproductive rights for women becomes problematic and often fraught with controversy when it is applied to those infected with the HIV virus. This dilemma has far-reaching implications for the millions of women with HIV throughout the world."
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HIV, 2001.
Describes Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV); sources of infection; how it replicates; symptoms; finding a cure; economics of HIV. 2 illustrations.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, £ 27.95
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"HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a blood-borne virus that attacks disease-and infection-fighting white blood cells known as T-Cells (Achleng, 1998). A T-Cell is a form of white blood cell that helps the body fight disease. When T-Cell count falls below 200 parts per 1,000 milliliters of blood, AIDS-defining illnesses set in. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) represents an array of opportunistic diseases and infections that invade a body with a weakened immune system (Hall, 1994)."
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection (MRSA), 2008.
Discusses methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)infection
from an epidemiological perspective.
1,980 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 44.95
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This paper explains that the methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a nosocomial pathogen, is an epidemiological problem, which can have its source in the community and health care settings. The author relates the epidemiology of MRSA in relation to agent, host, environment, web of causation and its natural history. The paper underscores that MRSA infection presents a serious epidemiological problem because not only are new strains appearing but also a number of nosocomial MRSA infections are known to have their source in the community setting, which causes the route of transmission to remain a mystery. The author stresses that improved strategies to control and manage MRSA infection continue to be sought.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Agent
Host
Environment
Web of Causation
Natural History
Conclusion
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"Environmental factors play a very significant role in the transmission of MRSA. For example, when health care providers acquire an MRSA infection, family members of these workers and other staff members can then become infected not only from direct contact but also from environmental sites such as chairs, phones, or computer keyboards. Transmission of MRSA is also facilitated when the environment has been contaminated with toxin-producing strains. As a consequence, it is essential that prevention and control measures include cleaning of the hospital environment."
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Staph Infection, 2008.
An overview of the information provided by Hawaii Health Guide.com regarding staph infection.
1,559 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses how information supplied by web sites and other informal sources may not necessarily provide adequate or even reliable treatment of disease and its prevention. In particular, it looks at how the information provided by Hawaii Health Guide.com (2006), contains omissions and leads to many questions. That information is critically assessed in light of what scholarly journals provide on the topic of staph infections caused by staphylococcus aureus. This paper also discusses effects of s. aureau bacteria beyond infections, how staph becomes resistant to antibiotics and how science is attempting to overcome antibiotic resistance. Prevention and treatment is also discussed.
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"According to the Hawaii Health Guide.com (2006), staph infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus are potentially in every aspect of the environment but occur when the skin is broken or punctured. Most importantly, according to the article, Staphylococcus aureus bacteria thrive in Hawaii's sultry summer heat. The article also notes that the risk of infection is highest in hospitals because of open wounds and tubes, as well as in other institutions such as nursing homes where people tend to have poor health. In fact, resistant staph is most prevalent among the homeless, in prisons, and in other populations of high density. The common features of such institutions are compromised or lack of hygiene."
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Preventing Urinary Tract Infection, 2005.
A discussion regarding urinary tract infection and possible ways of prevention.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper examines the simplest way to prevent urinary tract infection.The paper further discusses the use of health determinants to determine the effectiveness of prevention.
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"Urinary tract infection is the most common nosocomial infection in hospitals and long-term care facilities. It can result from contaminated bed-sheets, floors, and bedside chairs. Three-quarters of all such infections are related to urethral catheters (Bridger, 1997). Prevention of urinary tract infections is not just a professional duty of the nurse, but also is a legal, ethical, and moral duty. "
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MRSA Infection, 2003.
A discussion on the protocols of handling MRSA infection at nursing homes.
1,826 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper explores the topic of MRSA, strains of staphylococcus aureus (SA) that are resistant to methicillin (MR) and related drugs. It looks at how, most commonly, MRSA is transmitted between individuals by direct contact and hand-washing between the care of residents is the most effective means to prevent the spread of this bacteria. It analyzes the isolation protocol for infected individuals, as well as standard precautions, such as changing gloves after each patient and good hand-washing techniques. In particular, it discusses the controversy over the role of the nursing homes and their patients in the epidemiology of MRSA.
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"It is recommended that the patient be isolated and quarantined but this is not absolutely necessary. The patient can also be kept in the same room as another patient who is known to have MRSA. Gloves and good hand washing are compulsory. The doctor or the nurse should wear a gown whenever there is a chance that a contact with the patient?s wound is inevitable. This prevents infectivity of the doctor?s outfit that can touch other patients and or utensils and thus spread the infection. It is probably safe to carry the patient to areas such as showers and cafeterias when the wound is covered and protected. The patient no longer needs to be in isolation after the infection has been completely cured."
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Streptococcal Infection in Pregnancy, Group B, 1994.
A definition of the infection, causes, transmission, effects on mother and baby andmanagement and treatment.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 7 sources, £ 61.95
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"Group B Streptococcal Infection in Pregnancy
In recent years, little progress has been achieved against perinatal group B streptococcus (GBS) infection. The bacteria remains a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in the United States. Currently, the problem is managed through prophylactic antibiotic administration to high.risk women. Further progress against the disease awaits advances in immunology.
Since 1938, Group B streptococcus has been recognized as a human pathogen (Chapman, 1986, p. 404). Fry (1938) described 3 cases of puerperal sepsis involving the microorganism. More recently, GBS has been established as a major cause of infection in women and neonates. In general, bacterial species responsible for neonatal infection tend to exhibit geographic variation."
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HIV/AIDS, 2007.
A proposal for a project on HIV/AIDS prevention among adolescents, focusing on the Healthy People 2010 Act.
1,033 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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The paper examines a project proposal which focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention among adolescents. The paper discusses how concern for this issue has been mounting because of the high number of HIV infection, particularly among individuals aged 25 years or younger. The paper examines how most of these HIV infections are transmitted through unsafe and irresponsible sexual behavior for this particular age group. The writer proposes that it is of utmost importance to prevent the escalation of HIV/AIDS infection among adolescents through an efficient information management program, achieved via an intensive and interactive sexual education program.
Outline:
I. Statement of the Problem
II. Review of Related Literature
III. Project Objectives
IV. Content Outline & Implementation
V. Significance of the Project
VI. Why This Project Is Innovative
VII.Evaluation Methods
Bibliography
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"The establishment of specific demographics of the educational program plan is just the primary step towards its development. In order to make the program an effective one, project planning should also involve methods in which active participation will be elicited as the program progresses to its focal point--informing the participants about responsible sexual behavior and HIV/AIDS infection among adolescents. In addition to addressing HIV/AIDS infection, it is also worthwhile to note that inextricably linked with this health concern is the prevalence of substance abuse and "suicidal ideation" among adolescents who practice irresponsible sexual behavior (Kurtz, 2005:S44)."
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