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- 2901: Abortion: A Matter Of Choice
- ... may disagree on this point, the fact is that legalized abortion is the only option that will protect the lives of American citizens. One only needs to look into American history to see the results of prohibiting abortions to women. The violence which occurs today because the of pro-choice/pro-life conflicts is minimal in comparison to the thousands of ... waiting for a baby to call their own. It seemed that the perfect law had just been passed. Or had it? It has been proven time and time again throughout history that the human spirit will not allow prohibition. Something inside us feels the need to strike out at that which restrains us and holds us from the life we want ...
- 2902: Forensic Pathology
- ... through the body. There are five types of wounds, in which, four help in determining the distance of the firearm to the target. Careful attention to the autopsy and patients history usually establishes cause of death. Natural deaths are most commonly found in cases where the following occur: coronary artery disease, pulmonary embolus, myocarditis, aortic valvular stenosis, berry aneurysms, intracerebral hemorrhages ... procedures. The first dissections for the study of disease were done by Alexandrian physicians in about 300 B.C. The Romans, Chinese, and Muslims all examined the dead throughout their history. The autopsy came about by Giovanni Morgagini, the father of modern pathology (Encyclopedia.com, 1995). Autopsies opened the door to new developments in science and disease. I recently interviewed a ...
- 2903: Alcoholism: Is It Hereditary?
- ... of an indication that the inability to control drinking is inherited, researchers have begun exploring other biochemical differences that may account for alcoholism. Speculations about metabolic differences have a long history, and the metabolic process that has attracted perhaps the greatest interest recently has been the accumulation of acetaldehyde following drinking (Milam and Ketcham, 1983). Schuckit and Rayses (1979) found that ... At best, biologic factors explain only a part of the variance…”. Valliant, in an interview published in Time (“New insights into alcoholism,” 1983) following publication of his book, The Natural History of Alcoholism (1983), put the matter even more directly. He indicated that finding a biological marker for alcoholism “would be as unlikely as finding one for basketball playing” and likened ...
- 2904: Suicide In Jails
- ... the first 24 hours. The second and third component, procedure and personnel are interrelated. Inmates coming through the intake process should be assessed by officers using a questionnaire regarding medical history, mental health status and history, and security issues. All of the corrections staff who are involved in the intake process should be formally educated in identifying and dealing with at risk offenders.“In addition to ...
- 2905: Bipolar Affective Disorder
- Bipolar Affective Disorder The phenomenon of bipolar affective disorder has been a mystery since the 16th century. History has shown that this affliction can appear in almost anyone. Even the great painter Vincent Van Gogh is believed to have had bipolar disorder. It is clear that in our ... from this study that light treatment may be associated with the observed symptoms. Based on the results, careful professional monitoring during light treatment is necessary, even for those without a history of major mood disorders. Another popular treatment for bipolar disorder is electro-convulsive shock therapy. ECT is the preferred treatment for severely manic pregnant patients and patients who are homicidal ...
- 2906: Abnormal Psychology: Mental Disorders
- ... see if the patient acts the way they claims they do. They are often asked about the patients sleeping since it is hard to fake a sleeping disorder. A family history is often obtained to help decide if bipolar is a lily candidate. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder http://www.ocdresource.com/helpingocd.html http://www.psyc.memphis.edu/students/abramowitz/ocd.htm ... effects from passing electricity through the brain. Five major areas are looked at to see if there are side effects: the brains of epileptics, animal brains, psychological test findings with history of many ECTs, spontaneous seizures, and human brain reports. In study brains of epileptics it was concluded that ECT cause lasting effects, much in the same way that grand mal ...
- 2907: AIDS
- ... HIV-2, is thus far relatively rare outside of Africa. Little is known about the biological and geographical origins of HIV. Apparently, however, this is the first time in modern history that the virus has spread widely among human beings. Related viruses have been observed in animal populations, such as certain African monkeys, but these do not produce disease in humans ... the likelihood of HIV transmission by asking all individuals at increased risk of AIDS to refrain from donating blood. In addition, they expanded screening procedures to exclude anyone with a history of risk behavior for AIDS or signs or symptoms suggestive of AIDS. In early l985 a test to screen blood directly for antibodies to HIV was developed and made available ...
- 2908: Introduction to Human Services
- ... a favor by giving him or her a referral which may lead to disappointment. In the 90's, there are more trained mental health professionals than ever before in the history of civilization. Therefore, we are each allowed to develop a specific skill rather than knowing a little of each area of need. From what I have read about history, people were first concerned about basic survival. Hopefully, by helping people meet basic needs, we can go beyond mere survival. It seems that people are seeking more meaning in their ...
- 2909: Plagues and Diseases
- ... plague gave Europeans a fresh start.4 And while we are on the subject of the past, I shall relate another story of a strange disease and its effects on history. In the opening, I mentioned the destruction of Napoleon's Grand Army at the hands of typhus. Let's delve a little deeper into that event. In the spring of ... Publishers Inc., 1991 2. Archer, Jules. Epidemic! New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanich, 1977. 3. Berger, Melvin. Disease Detectives. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1978. 4. Cartwright, Fred F. Disease and History. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1972. 5. Guerrilla Warfare. "Time: Frontiers of Medicine." Vol. 148, No.4, Pg. 58-62. 6. McNeill, William H. Plagues and Peoples. New York: Anchor ...
- 2910: The Differences and Similarities of Pneumonia and Tuberculosis
- ... will be observable by the doctor. Medical Interventions The diagnostic procedures for pneumonia and tuberculosis is also similar. The usual procedure is for the doctor to get a previous medical history along with a history of possible exposure and onset of symptoms. From there a physical examination will occur. The doctor will listen to the patients chest for crackles. After that, tests such as the ...
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