Essays and Research Papers on Disease

7 pages in length. Graves' disease, which was named after Robert Graves in 1835, refers to the hyperactivity of the thyroid gland, considered to be one of the body's primary regulating organs. Having an overactive thyroid produces a number of symptoms that make life most difficult to endure; however recognizing those as being ...

An 8 page paper discussing the birth defect, its causes and treatment. Spina bifida is a birth defect of decreasing incidence in the United States, largely resulting from better nutritional information among women of childbearing age. It can have nearly no symptoms in its mildest forms, but severe cases can manifest paralysis and ...

A 5 page description of mitosis and review of the factors which are believed to be important in stimulating the increased mitotic division of cancer cells. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3.5 page research pager that examines the causes and effects of asthma on the life of the patient as well as discussing the current medical options for treatment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

11 pages in length. Breast cancer has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of all ages and the second leading cause of cancer death in women. This paper is an important discussion of the contemporary medical treatment of breast cancer. Also ...

5 pages in length. Out of control drinking is not simply a matter of health. The problem drinker soon finds that alcoholism affects the relationships with friends, family and co-workers as well. This explanatory research paper details the effects of alcoholism in the problem drinker and some of the causes associated with ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the basic techniques in transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. This paper outlines what it is, how it is used and the past and current applications for physical therapy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the condition of asthma as well as how the respiratory system functions under normal circumstances. Preventative treatments for the disease are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 22 page paper evaluating the validity of the Department of Defense's staunch support for mandatory anthrax vaccinations of all members of the US armed forces. The paper gives an overview of the disease and Louis Pasteur's discovery of a vaccination against it. It reviews conditions surrounding other controversial health issues and concludes that, given ...

A 5 page paper that examines the rare childhood disorder known as Williams Syndrome or Williams-Beuren Syndrome. Included is a description of the disorder along with discussions on its symptoms, frequency, causes and treatments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page discussion of thalassaemia, a family of genetically carried disorders which affect the body's ability to synthesize haemoglobin. Describes the physiological manifestations of the condition and identifies sickle cell anemia as one of the most prominent types. Discusses the protection which the disease offers against ultimately fatal bouts with malaria but ...

An 11 page paper providing an overview of these two conditions commonly associated with the L5 vertebra. Spondylolysis is most often associated with adolescents, at least in the time that the conditions appear. It is believed that they may affect between five and six percent of the population, and they can lead to chronic back ...

2 pages in length. The writer discusses how meiosis is different from mitosis and how meiosis I is different from meiosis II. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

2 pages in length. The writer discusses the activities occurring within mitochondria. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The history of western medicine has provided for a more conventionally prescribed remedy to combat illness and disease, choosing more invasive surgical procedures and pharmaceutical drugs as its primary treatment options. With the discovery of such lifesaving drugs as penicillin, western medicine has long been the forerunner throughout the ...

A 14 page paper which discusses various concerns in the medical community in relationship to patients who suffer from mental disorders such as depression. A section is presented which discusses why animals are used in research, why it is important to use animals, and what kind of animals are used and why. Another section details medicinal approaches to the ...

An 11 page overview of the Bacillus anthracis bacteria and its potential for use in biological warfare. Includes a description of the species and its epidemiology and outlines current research on the organism, including the recent development of a vaccine. Emphasizes the importance of the identification of one centralized U.S. Agency who is responsible for responding ...

A 5 page overview of Haemophilus influenzae. Describes the organism from both a taxonomic standpoint and an epidemiological standpoint. Provides recommendations as to the most effective means control. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page overview of this insidious disease. The writer discusses the changes in the brain, the symptoms, incidence of the disease, the difficulties of coping, and the feelings experienced by the patient and the loved ones. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page overview of the drug class referred to as Beta Blockers. Describes the wide range of applications in which these drugs are used including cardiac applications and opthamologic applications as well as less-commonly thought of applications such as the treatment of migraines. Distinguishes between selective and non-selective beta blockers (including propranolol, ...

A 7 page paper discussing recent gains in research, particularly that addressing the role of sarcoglycans play in the progress and form of the disease. All forms of muscular dystrophy are known to result from genetic defects, including the limb-girdle form. Research has advanced rapidly in recent years, but important questions still remain unanswered. ...

A 6 page overview of the epidemiology of Autoimmune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and approaches to its treatment. Describes the use of saquinavir mesylate as a chemotherapeutic protease inhibitors which inhibits the replication of the HIV virus. Describes the mechanism of this inhibition and relates its effectiveness on viral load. Concludes that a ...

A 9 page paper discussing characteristics of the organism and its ability to cause disease. Though B. cereus food contamination apparently is not a condition against which sufficient protection is possible, it can be managed so that risk of disease from B. cereus food poisoning can be minimized. Most of the cases of food ...

A View of Severe Pharyngitis: This 40 page paper provides an overview of the basic factors related to the presentation of severe pharyngitis, with a focus on the development of symptoms, the presentation, the treatment protocols and the physiological changes that occur. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 29 page paper discussing current research in LGMD, much of which has moved beyond the realm of theory and elementary discovery into that area that enables researchers to create accurate and workable syntheses of mechanisms and pathways that exist. Though research is not required to provide definitive answers in order to be considered valid, ...