Essays and Research Papers on Disease

5 pages. This critical analysis focuses on a summary of the article as well as identification of the knowledge obtained within the article. Comments are made as to how this knowledge can best be applied to existing knowledge in the field. Comments also include opinions as to this knowledge and whether it ...

An 8 page paper. Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States. This essay provides statistics regarding incidence, disability and recovery. The essay provides an explanation of the two kinds of strokes, the lobes of the brain involved, the most likely persistent effects and time line for recovery. Data included. ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of breast reduction surgery in females, inclusive of specific techniques, costs and information about the recovery period. Psychological effects of the surgery, and the social ramifications of having large breasts, are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper describes the disease of Osteoarthritis, the symptoms, the possible causes of the primary and secondary manifestation of this painful disease and potential testaments, such as physical therapy, ultrasound, pain killers and even ginger. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

An 8 page comprehensive overview of prostate cancer. The writer discusses the incidence of the disease among different racial and ethnic groups, possible symptoms, potential causes although the specific cause has not been isolated, diagnostic techniques, and treatments, including alternative interventions. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

10 pages in length. The writer discusses anthrax in relation to the following: as a biological weapon; history of current threat; epidemiology; microbiology; pathogenesis and clinical manifestations; inhalation, cutaneous and gastrointestinal; diagnosis and exposure; vaccination and treatment; policy agenda; major influences (social, political; economic; organizational; research); and alternatives for issue resolution. Bibliography lists ...

11 pages in length. The medical community is constantly working toward decreasing the mortality rate by improving its myriad procedures. Treatment modality for ventricular tachycardia and/or ventricular fibrillation currently includes antiarrhythmic drugs and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator; however, studies continue to be conducted as a means by which to determine if one approach is, indeed, ...

A 10 page research paper that examines and discusses gestational diabetes. The writer also discusses a new oral medication, glyburide, that promises to relieve women with GDM from insulin injections for the last six months of pregnancy. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page report discusses Traditional Chinese Medicine and the fact that it is finally gaining a certain measure of respect in the Western world. Physicians trained in Western or “modern” medicine dismissed traditional Chinese medicine, sometimes referred to as TCM as nothing but superstitious quackery. However, in the past few decades, even those medical experts who were most opposed to traditional ...

This 6 page report discusses the actual physiological processes that the body goes through during a cold. Virtually everybody understands that a cold causes a person to sneeze, have trouble breathing, ache, and all the rest but this report examines why that happens, how the body reacts, and what the actual physiological parameters are of the sniffing-sneezing-coughing-i-gotta-get-some-rest realities are of the “common” ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the deadly cancer. The disease is discussed and the various types of leukemia are noted. Treatment, diagnosis, etiology and outlook are all included, in addition to new research. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5 page paper is a concisely written description of this condition. The writer explains the causes of the syndrome, the incidence, the symptoms and the treatments for this disease. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 10 page paper analyzes the book Ebola by William Close. Close was in Zaire during the first outbreak of the disease. The novel represents a true life event and is evaluated in terms of characterization but non-fictional elements are discussed as well. Actual information about Ebola is presented. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A paper which looks at the advances which have been made recently in stem cell research, and at some of the applications of stem cell cultures in the study of cellular development, pharmaceutical testing, and the treatment of patients who would otherwise require organ transplants. Bibliography lists 3 sources

4 pages in length. The writer discusses the following aspects of Albinism: symptoms, causes, risk factors, preventative measures, complications, current/past treatment and future prognosis for treatment. Bibliography lists 4 source.

A 5 page overview of the diagnosis and intervention required to detect and alleviate cases of abuse involving the fabrication of a non-existent illness or injury in another for the purposes of gaining attention and sympathy for the victim’s caretaker. This paper provides a concise definition of Munchausen by Proxy and descriptions of activities ...

This 11 page paper details the effects of dehydration on the body, some common causes, and the treatment of mild to severe dehydration. Examples are given, for both the geriatric patient and for a pediatric application. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 6 page report discusses a horrific condition with virtually no positive outcomes known as cachexia. Cachexia is characterized by a dramatic loss of triglycerides from adipose tissue and proteins from skeletal muscle. Although it superficially resembles starvation, it is virtually immune to nutritional intervention. It is a complex syndrome and accounts for nearly a third of cancer deaths. Cachexia is ...

This 5 page paper considers the search for a vaccine to combat the HIV virus. The writer conducts a brief literature review regarding current research including trials and potential vaccines. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

An 8 page discussion of Microcephaly, a rare condition in which the cranium fails to grow in relation with the rest of the body. The condition is associated with a wide range of problems ranging from minor motor impairment to severe mental retardation. This paper attempts to help the student narrow down the ...

A 6 page paper which reviews the information available on Histoplasmosis capsulatum, commonly referred to as histo. Histo is a infectious condition often affecting people with AIDS. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the disease with a concentration on treatment and how a patient lives with symptoms. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper. Osteoporosis is a disease that affects at least 10 million Americans, 80 percent of whom are women. Osteopenia, or abnormally low bone density affects another 18 million people, placing them at risk of developing osteoporosis. In recent years, a number of studies have investigated the properties of soy in the prevention ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview about the risks of heart disease, how to prevent it and how to treat it. Various aspects are included such as things like angioplasty and open heart surgery. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the recent Anthrax outbreaks and what can be done about it. The Anthrax vaccine is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.