Parkinson's Disease # 2
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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.
Filename: Parkinso.wps

Parkinson's Disease / An Overview of Treatment Options
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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 1 page Roman Numeral outline. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Parkdis.wps

Concept Development: Autonomy in Nursing Homes
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A 10 page paper discussing the benefits of greater patient autonomy in the nursing home setting and methods of achieving it. Almost any measure that can improve nursing home residents’ quality of life can make positive contribution to creating and sustaining autonomy. Maintaining increased autonomy as a goal can improve the experiences of all involved, including staff and patients’ families. Includes an outline. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSnursAuton.rtf

Multiple Sclerosis
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10 pages on Multiple Sclerosis. The writer defines the disease, its onset, symptoms, unpredictable course, difficult clinical diagnosis, treatment, etc; FREE pie Chart included in Appendix section to illustrate the frequency of several types of MS. Bibliography lists 8+ comprehensive sources.
Filename: Multipsc.wps

FINANCIAL COMPARISON: MERCK AND PFIZER
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This 5-page paper compares the 2001 financial statements of pharmaceutical giants Merck & Co., Inc. and Pfizer, Inc. The essay features an analysis of various financial factors (such as price-earnings ratio, net sales and debt-equity ratio) and explains financial performance through the companies' 2001 activities. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTmerpfi.rtf