College Term Papers, Essays on Arthritis

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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.

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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.

3.	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.

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Osteoarthritis Information On The Internet 5 pages in length. The Internet has become an instrumental component in overall information, diagnosis and treatment of myriad ailments and diseases. While many of these sites are backed by reputable entities with strong ties to the medical community, others have no such substantiation in connection with their advice. When assessing which web sites contain helpful, accurate and safe information, one must first establish the supportive body behind the location; if there is no easily accessible and reliable underlying source, such as the American Medical Association, it would not be prudent to accept any advice from these sites as being trustworthy. The writer mentions ten pertinent medical web sites and critiques four of them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Nurse Practitioner-led Arthritis Clinic A 6 page research paper that discusses the ramifications of establishing a nurse practitioner-led clinic for rheumatoid arthritis, with emphasis on doing this in the United Kingdom. The writer discusses the efficacy and cost effectiveness of NP care, as well as general guidelines for establishing such a clinic. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

6.	Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Elderly A 4 page outline of the major characteristics of this disease. The author identifies symptoms and both pharmacological and non pharmacological approaches to addressing this inflammatory synovitus. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Research Proposal A 6 page paper proposing a research project designed to discover some of the mechanisms of pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis resulting from the influence of rheumatoid factor. Early research discovered elevated levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG) in patients seropositive for rheumatoid arthritis, but it was not known if there was any relation between the presence of these IgG substances and the presentation of rheumatoid arthritis. It has since been established that IgG, as well as other dimers of Ig have some primary role in either the development or the advance of the disease, and it is believed that the role has at least some causative effect. The purpose of this proposed research is to attempt to discover what that effect might be. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Nutrition And Arthritis 5 pages in length. Nutrition has become an integral component in the overall concept of well being. In fact, it can readily be asserted that proper nutrition may be the cornerstone of treatment for myriad illnesses and diseases. Changing one's diet and lifestyle can reflect a more healthful approach and significantly alter the crippling influence of arthritis with the simple addition of daily supplements. Augmenting an already nutritious diet with such supplements as copper, zinc, selenium, carnitine, vitamin C & E, B vitamins (especially folic acid) and calcium have displayed the potential for abating the inherently unrelenting pain of arthritis. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis An 8 page overview of the etiology and treatment of this systolic condition. This paper describes the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis as well as diagnostic criteria and treatments. While surgical interventions, and even highly experimental procedures such as stem cell transplants are employed in some cases, by far the most common intervention is pharmacological. Although there is hope on the horizon, there is currently no cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Nursing Research Proposal: Alleviating Chronic Pain A 12 page paper discussing effects of chronic pain and proposing a pilot program based on Healing Touch. Chronic pain can interfere with immune function, ability to sleep, ability to eat normally and ability to participate in work or leisure activities. It is defined as that which persists after the individual has suffered a serious injury; arises from unknown causes; or that which is associated with conditions such as arthritis or lower back pain. The purpose here is to design, implement and evaluate a non-drug chronic pain management program based on the alternative approach of Healing Touch. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Review of WOMAC Study A 5 page paper that summarizes study results concerned with the reliability and validity of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), which is a tool that was originally developed in order to evaluate "symptoms and physical disability...for people with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and/or knee" (McConnell, Kolopack and Davis 453). The study that is discussed is basically an extensive literature review on this topic. No additional sources cited.

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Study Analysis/Topical Cream for Osteoarthritis An 8 page article analysis on a study performed by McKay, et al (2003) on whether or not a topical herbal cream applied external for osteoarthritis worked more effectively than placebo. The writer summarizes and analyzes each section of the study article. No additional sources cited.

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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.

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Osteoarthritis This 5 page paper describes the disease of Osteoarthritis, the symptoms, the possible causes of the primary and secondary manifestation of this painful disease and potential testaments, such as physical therapy, ultrasound, pain killers and even ginger. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

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Transcendence And Transformation In The Life Patterns Of Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Article Analysis 7 pages in length. The study title clearly states both the variable and the population to be studied by using the aspects of time, gender and ailment. The evidence that indicates the researcher's qualifications to conduct the research is presented in the form of Jane Neill being both an RN and Ph.D., as well as FRCNA. The abstract provides quite a detailed overview of the article, which fully prepares the reader for what to expect throughout the study. The writer provides a detailed analysis based upon an outline provided by LoBiondo-Wood and Haber's "Nursing Research: Methods, Critical Appraisal and Utilization." Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Quadriceps Strength & Osteoarthritis A 5 page research paper that summarizes the principle points from a study conducted by Sharma, et al (2003). The writer summarizes the problem, as summarized in the title, the principal objectives of the study, its methodology, results, limitations and implications. No additional sources cited.

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