“Economic Implications of Evidence-Based Prescribing for Hypertension: Can Better Care Cost Less?”
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A 10 page review of the research by Michael A. Fischer and Jerry Avorn published in the April 21, 2004 edition of JAMA. These researchers examine prescriptive practices in terms of evidence-based medicine. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPmedDrugCostsHypertension.rtf

“Infection control and the history of nursing”
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A paper which looks at the development of antisepsis, infection control and antibiotics, and the responsibility taken by nurses both in the hospital and in the community for infection control and the prevention of contamination and the spread of contagious diseases. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLinfection.wps

“Self-image in post-operative breast cancer patients”
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A paper which looks at aspects of the psychological trauma suffered by breast cancer patients as a result of surgical procedures, and the way in which this relates both to personal self-image, the way in which society as a whole perceives women, in terms of their physical form, and the role of health-care professionals in helping women come to terms with the altered self-image which results from cancer surgery.
Filename: JLbreastcancer.wps

“Slowing down heart rate cuts MI risk”
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A 3 page review of the potential problems associated with a rapid resting heart rate. This paper reviews the use of ivabradine as a pharmaceutical option when the standard approach utilizing beta-blockers fails to achieve a heart rate of less than 70bpm. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPmedhrtrate.rtf

“The advantages of stem cell research”
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A paper which looks at the advances which have been made recently in stem cell research, and at some of the applications of stem cell cultures in the study of cellular development, pharmaceutical testing, and the treatment of patients who would otherwise require organ transplants. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLStem.rtf

“The First Human Cloned Embryo”: A Discussion of How the Research Conducted by Cibelli, Lanza, West, and Ezzell Pertains to the Mental Health Profession
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A 5 page review of the article published in the January 2002 edition of “Scientific American” recounting these researchers experiences in stem cell research. This article offers a fascinating glimpse into many aspects of cloning and stem cell research. The author of this paper interprets the research from a mental health perspective. Included is a discussion of the applications in the treatment of such conditions as Parkinson disease. An emphasis is also placed on the responsibility of the mental health professional to serve as an interpreter of stem cell research to the general public. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPcloneA.rtf

“The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down”
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This 7 page paper discusses the book “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down” by Anne Fadiman, in which she explores a culture clash that claims an innocent victim, a little girl named Lia Lee. This paper describes the book briefly and then discusses several points about it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVsprcth.rtf

“Universal Intelligence” and Homeostasis
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A 12 page discussion of “universal intelligence” as it relates to homeostasis. Defines this term from a more clinical perspective utilizing the workings of the body’s central nervous system. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPhomeo2.rtf

"A Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Symptom Management in Patients with Advanced Cancer"
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A 7 page review of the research conducted by Sherwood, Given, Given, et. al. published in a 2005 edition of "Oncology Nursing Forum". Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcncrE3.rtf