Bibliography lists 11 sources. An 8 page research paper which examines topics which should be covered in establishing an education program which will empower both the asthma patient and the patient's family to take control of this chronic, yet controllable disease. The writer covers such topics as creating a personalized care plan, the role of allergens, and how to control them in the home environment. Bibliography lists 8 sources. An 10 page research paper discussing Crohn's Disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disorder, that can manifest itself in several locations.
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A 6 page paper giving an overview of acromegaly, a disease caused by the over-production of growth hormone in the pituitary gland. Acromegaly affects older adults, and contributes to a shortened life expectancy. Though the same pattern of activity in children results in excessive growth and is referred to as gigantism, the observed effects of excessive growth hormone in adults are far different than those observed in children. Bibliography lists 10 sources. An 8 page discussion of the history of dental fillings.