Essays and Research Papers on Disease

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the following issues as they relate to developmental disabilities: federal definition; standardized testing; classification; historical trends and treatments; normalization and social role valorization; social services; supplemental benefits; and guardianship. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the potential impacts of Escherichia coli in the summer camp/day care situation. Describes the epidemiology of the disease, emphasizing the 1994 outbreak at a Virginia summer camp which affected a total of twenty children and counselors. Outlines the importance of preventative measures in food storage, preparation, and serving ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this preventable disorder. FAS is defined and FAE is touched on. Characteristics are described in detail. New research in the area of prevention is also provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A paper which looks at aspects of the psychological trauma suffered by breast cancer patients as a result of surgical procedures, and the way in which this relates both to personal self-image, the way in which society as a whole perceives women, in terms of their physical form, and the role of health-care professionals in ...

A 5 page research paper that examines what science knows about phantom pain and how it is being treated. Phantom pain is frequently a problem for amputees who continue to feel pain in their missing limb even years after its loss. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The world of today presents changes in all areas of health, including life expectancy, fertility rates, infectious diseases and health inequalities. This 5 page paper explores the concept of the 'miracle drug' as well as the application of the placebo effect. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page overview of the utilizaiton of photography in medicine. Outlines still analogical photographic techniques as well as digital imaging in testing and treatment applications. Complements the explanation of these applications with an explanation of the use of video photography in telemedicine. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

Skin Disorders – An Overview: This 7-page essay examines a number of skin disorders and issues relevant to their causation, symptomolgy, manifestation, and the like. The skin is alive, and as such is capable of doing incredible things. It protects one from the sun, inclement weather and dangerous substances, while also being instrumental in ...

A 7 page paper discussing some of the research involving the use of tetracycline (and other drugs) in pediatric patients. The only consistent message about the use of tetracycline in pediatric patients is that it should not be used in patients younger than twelve. The antibiotic remains the most effective one available against Lyme disease is tetracycline, ...

This 11 page paper considers the concerns of a mother who has just been told her child has been diagnosed as suffering form ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder). The paper is written in the form of a letter addressed to her own mother, in which she discusses her concerns and information she has discovered about the ...

This 19 page report discusses the fact that infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) results in a chronic lifelong infection and, most often, a significantly shortened lifespan. This report looks at the work of researchers who have documented the relationship between stress, affect, and immune response. Both stress and depression are considered components of the study known as psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) and have ...

A 10 page research paper that investigates the anatomy and physiology of carotid artery disease. The literature review examines briefly the physiology of this disease, and also discusses not only the most prominent surgical procedures used as interventions in the treatment of this disease, but also various factors that contribute to its progression. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper. Brain injury and damage occurs more often than most people think. This research paper offers the incidence of brain damage, discusses some of the types of brain damage and explains the likelihood of individuals with brain damage regaining different functions. A brief overview of some therapies used in these cases is ...

5 pages in length. If Lance Armstrong has not succumbed to the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that have plagued his personal and professional life thus far, there is no reason on earth to believe that anything thrown his way at this point could influence the sheer fortitude Armstrong possesses when faced with adversity. Clearly, ...

This 5 page paper compares the potential of stem cell transplants with bone marrow transplantation, particularly as it concerns certain diseases. Autoimmune diseases and disorders noted are multiple sclerosis, paralysis, and specifically Takayasu Arteritis and Polyarteritis Nodosa. These are each discussed, and general research on stem cells and bone marrow transplantation is provided. ...

A 12 page overview of the far reaching effects of dioxins such as chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (CDDs), chlorinated dibenzofurans (CDFs), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Notes that although some dioxins are produced naturally, many are produced as pollutants from industrial applications and such activities as the incineration of waste products. Outlines the impacts of these ...

5 pages. A discussion of amyloidosis with a focus on the classification of amyloidosis as well as the histological diagnosis of the disease. Includes information on leads to follow in order to not misdiagnose amyloidosis and information on the treatment of amyloidosis as a secondary disease. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper explores the new rapid testing procedures for diagnosing TB. Details concerning specimen collection and processing are also touched on. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 15 page research paper that examines the professional nursing literature pertaining to the definition and treatment of chronic pain. Bibliography lists 19 sources.

The causes of death in children are substantially different from the causes of death in adults. This 5 page paper examines two articles specific to research being done with terminally ill adolescents. The first article focuses on the capacity of the immune system of adolescents to generate and replenish naive and memory cell populations in normal homeostasis and HIV ...

A 7 page research paper that investigates the components that a model treatment program for diabetes (hypothetically located at a large, metropolitan hospital) should include. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 150 page paper outlines a dissertation on the restoration of the spirit as the primary element in the treatment of patients with anorexia nervosa. This paper considers the overall problem of eating disorders in general and the impact that alternative treatment options, including natural health perspectives, have on the development of successful treatment for anorexia ...

A 4 page research paper (plus half-page abstract) that argues that the initial assessment of an emergency situation, with particular emphasis on the significance of vital signs, is instrumental in obtaining a positive patient outcome. To substantiate this argument, the writer turns to scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals that detail scenarios in which the crucial ...

This 5 page report discusses nosocomial infections, those that originate in a hospital or other clinical setting. Nosocomial infections most often affect patients who are immunocompromised because of age, underlying diseases, or medical or surgical treatments. This paper discusses the facts of nosocomial infections as well as preventative measures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages. This research paper explores 'concept analysis' and how it can be applied to healing. Concept analysis is treatment that is based on the actual concept of the perceived illness. For example, if one is suffering from stress, the actual concept of the stress must be analyzed and thus treated. ...