S/N/191. Achondroplasia

The paper examines achondroplasia, or dwarfism, a gene mutation that causes inherited skeletal disorders indicating fibroblast growth factors and describing the process of mutation in FGFR3 receptor.

C/N/166. Investigation and literature review of VASD technique in wound healing

The paper examines current literature on the methods of vacuum-assisted suction drainage (VASD) in modern wound management. An overview of the subject is presented including medical and economic evaluation of the use of the VASD.

C/N/168. How is childbirth affected with mother's mental illness?

The paper examines chronic mental illness and it effects on the pregnancy, the process of child birth and the child. The care and treatment in case of mentally ill pregnant women are discussed suggesting guidelines for the treatment. The condition of the mother and the problems faced in pregnancy of mentally ill patients are considered in detail.

S/N/182. Asthma Treatments

The paper looks at the symptoms, causes and effects of asthma examining the history of the treatment for asthma and describing the use of bronchodilators, future prospects for asthma treatment, etc.

S/N/183. Activated Contrast Agents in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The paper examines the use of contrast agents (CAs) in clinical diagnosis known as Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The nature of MRI is described; various CAs including alternative MRI CAs are reviewed. A power point presentation of the Redox active CA use in MRI is supplied in a separate file.

C/PS/55. Theories of Aging

The paper examines theoretical aspects of the aging process reviewing the theories of disengagement and activity, and discussing physical and psychological changes associated with menopause, Coronary heart disease (CHD), Myocardial infarction (MI), Pulmonary diseases, Arthritis, loss of skin elasticity, etc.

C/N/173. Operating department practitioner: professional role in peri-operative or critical care environment

The paper addresses the issues of competency examining the role of the operating department practitioner (ODP). A review of academic literature is provided touching on the importance of clinical judgment, drug distribution and administration, injury and infection control within a surgical and emergency setting, etc. A reflective account of an ODP is presented evaluating different aspects of clinical practice in emergency and surgical procedures and highlighting their key issues and challenges. A power point presentation of the Drug Distribution framework is supplied in a separate file.

C/N/175. Upper Gastrointestinal Tract and Upper Tract Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

The paper examines the diagnostic procedures and equipment used for diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of the upper gastro-intestinal tract, namely, the upper tract gastrointestinal endoscopy. The analysis includes an assessment of the necessary planning, implementation and evaluation of the required nursing care, pre-, intra- and post-procedure, for a patient undergoing upper tract gastrointestinal endoscopy.

C/N/176. Cystoscopy and enlarged prostate: case study

The paper examines therapeutic procedures in endoscopy discussing specialist knowledge and the use of cystoscopy equipment. Cystoscopy is analyzed within the framework of evidence-based practice evaluating the needed patient care and reporting on a case study of a patient with enlarged prostate presented for endoscopy.

S/N/177. The next pandemic: Bird Flu

The paper looks into the history of pandemics focusing on the most recent strain of the Inlfuenza virus known as Bird Flu (BF) and discussing the ways of BF transmission, the threats and the spread of the disease.

S/N/178. The world is down with a fever: Dengue Fever

The paper looks at the worldwide prevalence and incidence of fever brought about by infection, fatigue, etc. examining its seasonal and geographical distribution. The estimations of the World Health Organization (WHO) towards fever are reviewed; risk factors contributing to its spread are outlined.

C/N/162. Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and its potential to prevent babies being born with a monogenic disorder

The paper examines the factors relevant to modern techniques of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) designed to determine whether an embryo shows evidence of any genetic abnormality. The methods and the ethical implications of such procedures are discussed.

C/N/158. Regulation of blood glucose levels under normal conditions

The paper examines the role of hormones in the regulation of blood glucose under normal bodily conditions discussing the features of the two chief hormones that are important in the homeostasis of blood glucose regulation, i.e. insulin and glucagon.

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