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Applying Ozar-Sokol ethical framework to prophylactic dental antibiotics

According to Ozar and Sokol, their ethical framework for analysis and resolution of ethical dilemmas in dentistry considers the following specific issues and ranks their relative importance in the same order: First, the life and general health of the patient; second, the oral health history of the…

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Setting specific fitness and health goals through behavioral interventions

During week 1, remove all junk foods, high-fat foods, high sugar-content foods, and simple carbohydrates from the home and restock cabinets and refrigerator with dietetically appropriate foods. Identify all sources of weight gain (i.e.

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Harm reduction model for substance abuse: effectiveness and criticism

The Harm Reduction Model (HRM) is one of the more liberal approaches to substance abuse intervention and treatment.

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Scientology: development, beliefs, and organizational structure

Scientology is an emerging world religion, which allows one to really understand the development of a religion. It was developed by L. Ron Hubbard, who was otherwise well-known as a science-fiction author.

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Listener responses to songs from Afroreggae, Los 50 de Joselito, and other world music artists

"Aguas de Moloch." Afroreggae (Brazil). Favela Uprising. What first struck me about the live version of Afroreggae's "Aguas de Moloch" was how "rocky" it seemed, especially the opening. I was expecting more of a softer reggae feel.

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Healthcare access and education needs in rural Alabama

Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism The issue of funding healthcare initiatives for state residents living in rural areas is certainly important and often overlooked.

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Jason Kibbey's sustainable business model and entrepreneurial vision

Jason Kibbey is the founder and CEO of an underwear company called PACT. The company is dedicated to sustainability and creativity in business. Kibbey lectures about how to pursue business dreams without sacrificing the environment or personal passion.

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The fundamental importance of consistency in medical terminology

Medical science is one of the most technical and complicated of all modern professional fields. It is, simultaneously, a field in which the potential consequences of human error can be catastrophic.

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Coca-Cola's human rights violations in India and Latin America

On one hand, Coca-Cola claims to adhere to the "highest ethical standards"

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Process theology's response to the problem of evil

Evil is divided into two main categories. First, there are moral evils. Moral evils are "bad deeds committed by agents who are capable of moral decision making" (p.415). Examples of moral evils include, but are not limited to: wars, murder, abuse of power, domestic violence, rape, child abuse.

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