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Respiratory syncytial virus and bronchiolitis in infants

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is an RNA negative-sense stranded enveloped virus. Infection with the virus is implicated in the condition bronchiolitis, which is a condition which affects predominantly infants.

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History and effectiveness of continuation schools for at-risk students

Many students at the high school level today find it a struggle to perform well in the traditional classroom setting.

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Rousseau's general will versus liberal individualism and property rights

The great philosophe Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one of the foremost proponents of the theory of the Social Contract and of ideas concerning the basic nature of human society.

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The justifiability of capital punishment and its deterrent effects

Capital punishment refers to termination of life of someone accused of a serious crime. But how justifiable is this type of sentencing? In olden days, people would be sentenced to death because they defied authority.

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Healthy People 2010 chronic kidney disease prevention goals and outcomes

Department of Health and Human Services with respect to the issue of chronic kidney disease suggests that this condition has the potential to have considerable health ramifications for specific groups as well as overall public health.

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Economic expansion and conflict in early American society, 1815-1835

American Revolution, production of staple products grew, economic risks decreased, transportation improved and individual merchants and small companies experienced reduced costs through improvement of economies of scale (McCusker & Menard, 22).

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Serial killing as addiction: pathology and psychopathic behavior

It is difficult to understand the nature of a serial killer. The repetitive character of their murderous acts for no "justifiable" reason is a conundrum to most of us. Just what is justifiable?

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Consequentialism's adequacy as a guide to criminal justice practice

Consequentialism faces a number of objections. Which are the most serious, and do they render the theory unsuitable as a guide to criminal justice practice?

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Obesity intervention program for Brooklyn's Borough Park community

There is a serious problem facing the citizens of America today that could lead to a variety of problems down the road, health problems that could further strain the health care industry and ultimately affect the future economic viability of the United States.

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Student debt burden and financial challenges in higher education

One of the most important links for success in the upcoming decades for the U.S. is higher education.

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