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(2007, 1700 words)
The paper examines the use of information technologies in dealing with dyslexia problems in children. Computer-based assessment (CBA) programs are discussed describing the tests they set to children, evaluating the designs of teaching and learning approaches they offer, and outlining the advantages and disadvantages of CBA.
(2007, 2500 words)
The paper examines the reasons behind the mental decline in humans discussing its psychological effects, reviewing neurological research into the factors that cause it, describing Senile Dementia of an Alzheimer's type (SDAT), and arguing whether decline in memory is age related.
(2007, 890 words)
The paper examines neuropsychological aspects of visual neglect (VN) reviewing the methods of VN testing, the types of neglect, cognitive deficits that contribute to the neglect syndrome, the therapy used to ensure recovery from neglect, etc.
(2006, 848 words)
The paper examines the difference between the roles of basal ganglia and cerebellum in motor learning reviewing academic approaches to the neurobiological mechanisms of reflex functioning.
(2006, 1000 words)
The paper examines the response of the human ear to high frequency sounds reviewing research findings related to firing rates, the neurons with an extended dynamic range, the measures of 'phase-locking', etc. Conclusions are made about the neuron mechanism for determining changes in intensity at higher sound levels.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines the methods of identifying the limits of frequency selectivity in hearing (the auditory system) reviewing the findings of the research into auditory filters (AF), the functions of the AF with a centre frequency (CF), the basilar membrane (BM), the problems related to using the Psychophysical Tuning Curve (PTC), etc.
(2006, 1000 words)
The paper examines the impact of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) on modern cognitive neurosciences highlighting its benefits and disadvantages, describing its applications and outlining the areas of concern related to fMRI technology.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines psychological and pharmacological treatments for panic disorder (PD) presenting a clinical overview of PD, reviewing cognitive behavioural approaches to PD, describing people’s experiences of PD, and evaluating the efficiency of the treatment.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines the mechanisms of the neuronal action potential, the role of chemical transmitters in the synapse, and their functioning in Parkinson’s disease and obsessive compulsive disorder. The chemicals used to reduce the effects of these diseases are outlined.
(2005, 2000 words)
This paper is a critical review of the literature to date on the effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in the treatment of psychosis. It examines the methodology utilised by the various studies that focused on CBT and evaluates whether we are in a position to conclude that such a treatment modality is effective.
(2005, 850 words)
The review contains analysis of the problems related to the usage of antimicrobial growth promoters in livestock and poultry feeding. The mechanisms of antibiotic resistance caused by the exposure to antimicrobial agents were discussed. The problems of health care providing for patients sensibilizing to the action of antibiotics and resistant to usual antimicrobial treatment were described and the necessity of further researches was emphasized in the review.
(2004, 1000 words)
The paper studies the effects of drugs on neuromuscular junction between the nerve and the skeletal muscle examining biochemical mechanisms of its inhibition and augmentation of neuromuscular transmission. Clinical uses of both blocking and enhancing drugs are discussed.
(2004, 1000 words)
The paper looks at the origin, symptoms and treatment of Parkinson's disease; bio-chemical and medical effects and side-effect of various anti-Parkinsons drugs are described.
(2005, 1000 words)
The paper looks at the effects of drugs on the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), providing information on neurotransmission and describing physical and chemical processes that occur in neurotransmitters, receptors and enzymes. The reasons for the Parkinson's Disease (PD) are outlined.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper investigates the problems related to the identification of psychological disorders. The author looks at the history of their medical treatment discussing medical models based on the classifications of symptoms. The reasons behind errors in diagnostic practices are outlined; modern trends in somatic therapy are identified.
(2004, 2000 words)
The paper deals with the problems of diagnosing ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) looking at the DSM-IV rating scale of symptoms. Various approaches to identifying different types of ADHD are described. References are made to recent research findings based on group analyses. The pluses and minuses of various methods of ADHD measuring are outlined.
(2005, 1000 words)
The paper looks at psychiatric disorders connected with a lack of self awareness. The signs and symptoms of schizophrenia are described focusing on hallucinations, thought disorder, dissociative identity disorder (DID), Cotard's syndrome, reduplicative paramnesia, Fregoli delusion, etc.
(2003, 1000 words)
The paper examines the methods of treating epileptic patients. The survey of literature focuses on the surgical treatment of the disease. Statistical and theoretical evidence of its clinical usefulness is presented along with the risks assessment and drawbacks. The author highlights the importance of diagnostic evaluation by a clinical neuropsychlogist.
(2005, 3000 words)
The paper is divided into following sections: introduction (containing a brief statement about the focus of essay, objectives and search strategy), essay body including subsections: Definition, CLINICAL FORMS and THEIR pathophysiology, CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS AND PROGNOSIS IN STROKE PATIENTS and EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN CRITICAL CARE OF STROKE PATIENTS and conclusion. The analysis of the current views on the pathophysiology of stroke explored to the requirements in the modern nursing practice. There was shown the contribution of multidisciplinary team members in the clinical interventions. The roles of nurses in NHS plan and research perspectives in the field of critical care of the neurosciences patients were discussed.
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