Essays and Research Papers on Disease

6 pages in length. Research findings indicate that nearly eighteen million Americans suffer with the dangerous and exhausting effects of sleep apnea, in which certain mechanical and structural problems in the airway cause the interruptions in breathing during sleep. Telltale signs of a potential problem include loud snoring, obesity, high blood pressure and ...

A 5 page overview of the disease and current research. Testicular cancer has been known for generations, but formerly it was very rare. It still is not a common form of cancer, accounting for about 1 percent of all cancers in men. However, that one percent of all cancers still represents a 100 percent increase ...

A 10 page paper which discusses the epidemiology of Hepatitis C, how it relates to liver transplants and the recurrence of the disease after transplants. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of sleep disorders. While there is a focus on insomnia, there is attention paid to hypersomnia, circadian rhythm-based sleep disorder, narcolepsy, myoclonus and restless leg syndrome. The very dangerous condition of sleep apnea is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper. A child who has a parent with Huntington's Disease has a 50-50 chance of inheriting HD. This is a fatal disease that progresses from minor symptoms to full incapacitation of the victim. This essay discusses: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and genetic factors involved with Huntington's. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses women and depression and how it affects, or involves, menopause, work, family, and alcohol. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14 page report discusses a number of public health issues around the world and the involvement of the World Health Organization and the international pharmaceutical industry in combating them. The specialized health agency of the United Nations, the World Health Organization or WHO was established in 1948. Its international headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland, although it has regional organizations operating ...

15 pages in length. The writer describes the procedure of hemodialysis and then discusses the biological and sociological impacts that end stage renal failure and this procedure have upon the elderly. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

5 pages in length. The fundamental composition of scarlet fever is that of a highly contagious, infectious disease. Caused by an infection with Group A streptococcal bacteria, the scarlet colored cheek rash is the direct result of a toxin released by this particular bacteria. While not all people develop a rash – ...

A 14 page paper. This research paper discusses the following topics: the types and incidence of leukemia; the symptoms, diagnosis and etiology of leukemia; what ionizing radiation is and what levels are believed to be safe; and comprehensive studies of workers in nuclear facilities and their children. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 10 page report discusses asthma in terms of its impact on the human body as well as its impact on the patient and their family. Asthma has the potential to be a terrifying experience for children and their families. When a young child has this chronic disease, a parent understands that it will not necessarily kill their child, ...

(10pp) Supposedly during the Regan years, a story circulated that Regan told on himself. "We declared war on poverty", the President said. "And poverty won!" A funny story perhaps, if it wasn't so true. Politicians will tell us that due to a strong economy, we are doing just fine. The statistics ...

A 5 page overview of the many advantages of digital imaging in radiology. Emphasizes that technological improvements have occurred in practically every aspect of radiology, both in diagnostic techniques and in treatment techniques. Contends that digital imaging in particular is an important advancement which will propel the technique well into the future. ...

An 8 page discussion of the importance of emergency medical services in saving lives. Contends that emergency medical services are the first line of defense against death. Emphasizes the importance of these services in all types of medical emergencies but stresses cardiac arrest as a particularly critical need for emergency services. Concludes ...

8 pages in length. Medical technology continues to overcome significant impediments with regard to the most puzzling and frustrating treatment issues; one of the most encouraging findings of the twentieth century has been the working relationship between cerebral vascular accident (stroke) and tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). The breakthrough that has occurred is the ...

A 7 page outline of the description and effects of Chlamydia, a bacteria which can have severe consequences for Philadelphia teens and indeed for individuals around the world, claiming four million victims in 2000 alone. Teens in particular are extremely susceptible to this potentially catastrophic organism. Philadelphia teens in particular exhibit a number ...

5 pages in length. A concise paper on the symptoms, etiology and treatments for this disorder which affects a large number of the population today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

15 pages in length. Nitric oxide (NO), a toxic, colorless gas that is formed by oxidation of nitrogen or ammonia, has long been considered a threat to man's physical being; however, current research has uncovered some startling evidence that nitric oxide is not only innocuous to the human body, but findings have indicated that ...

A 5 page paper. More than twenty years ago, prone positioning was suggested for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome but it has only been recently that this measure has been used clinically. This essay reports some of the research supporting moving the ARDS from supine to prone position. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

6 pages in length. When a medical facility is no longer necessary as a means by which to administer cancer treatment and the patient is moved back home, modern technology has made it possible for laypersons to not only be able to manage the medication on a daily basis but also do many other ...

A 55 page research paper that examines the use of clinical pathways in US hospitals and healthcare institutions. Clinical pathways are formulated so that they map-out the course of a medical or surgical intervention, and the expected outcome. By standardizing care, hospitals streamline their operations and make the most efficient use of both their available ...

This 5 page paper considers the way in which aggression and agitation may be treated in patients suffering from dementia. The paper includes behaviour management and the consideration of environmental factors as well as staff training. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the need for change in a clinical setting regarding intravenous medication overdoses. When a patient is admitted to the hospital and is receiving intravenous drugs, it is clear that he or she is already in a relatively fragile state. To obtain the overall incidence of overdose of intravenously administered medications, it will be necessary ...

It has been contended and debated that chiropractic services are of benefit to children suffering from asthma. This 7 page paper explores the relationship between pediatric asthma and chiropractic treatment. Endnotes include a total of 12 sources.

A 5 page overview of the literature reporting on the status of knowledge regarding the factors which influence the adhesion of microbial organisms. Notes that many of these factors are the same in the oral environment as they are in other environments. Emphasizes the importance of the curvature and molecular configuration of the ...