Essays and Research Papers on Disease

A 5 page review of an article published in the June 9, 1999 edition of the Journal of American Medical Association. This article reports on research which demonstrates a correlation between the consumption of coffee and the reduction of risk for symptomatic gallstone disease in men. No additional sources are listed.

This 14 page paper provides an overview of occupational asthma in the UK beginning with a definition and the categories of substances that are irritants. The incidence of this disease in the UK is reported along with the fact that this particular occupational disease is on the rise in all developed nations. The typical diagnostic ...

A 13 page paper answering 7 questions about Marsha, a 25-year-old female suffering possible miscarriage. The paper discusses the various types of miscarriage and treatment for each. It addresses the issue of the use of recreational drugs and their effect on pregnancy, as well as pulse oximetry and orthostatic hypotension. Bibliography lists ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the health condition called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Amyotrophic Lateral Schlerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurological disease that is degenerative and no cure for this disease has been found. This paper outlines nursing protocols for dealing with this disease. Bibliography ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the issue of alcoholism in immigrant populations. This paper relates the fact that the problem of alcoholism is more prevalent in certain immigrant communities, including immigrants from former Soviet block countries (Russians). It can be argued that this is the result of a combination of ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of ALS. Amyotrophic Lateral Schlerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurological disease that is degenerative and no cure for this disease has been found. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of a research article on the effect of syringe size on bruising. This review of the article outlines the scientific merit and validity of the findings in this study, the assessment of a need for change, and a cost-benefit analysis of the process of change relative to ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the problem of Bell's Palsy, a condition marked by the sudden onset of either complete or partial facial paralysis, and the damage that results from this paralysis, including substantive muscle weakness, can be permanent. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the impact of bulimia. Bulimia is one of the two most prominent eating disorders and includes both problematic binge eating and purging, in which a person utilizes vomiting or the use of laxatives to eliminate the excess food. This problem has resulted in an increase in the number ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the medical problem of congestive heart failure. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a term used to describe the outcomes of a number of different conditions, which result in an imbalance in heart pump function and failure to circulate blood and an adequate manner. This condition ...

5 pages in length. Considered relatively uncommon, the soft tissue neoplasm distinction of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is classified as having a malignancy grade of low to intermediate. Metastasis is not a prominent concern with this cancer inasmuch as it remains localized; however, a critical component of DFSP is its aggressive nature and high ...

A 6 page paper that incorporates and introduction, problem statement, purpose of study, literature review, independent and dependent variables, hypothesis and implications for nursing. The paper identifies the two types of RSD, describes and explains what reflex sympathetic dystrophy is, its incidence, some of the causes and the effects and the correlation between chronic pain ...

A 5 page paper discussing John, “a 22 year old professional footballer playing in an important tournament in the Far East. Many of these matches are played in very hot and humid conditions.” Addressing “the cardio-vascular, respiratory, renal and endocrine systems,” the purpose here is to explain “the mechanisms that ensure a steady-state ...

This 7 page report discusses autism. Description, etiology, diagnosis, and characteristics are addressed. Health and medical safety precautions are also discussed briefly. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page overview of the phenomena of antibiotic resistance. The author discusses the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance placing a specific emphasis on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL), and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 13 page paper reviewing short term memory loss and current research on the topic. One of the difficulties inherent in research into short term memory loss is that the condition can be caused by so many different factors, some of which are physiological in origin while others lie more in the psychological realm. ...

A paper which considers the function of respiratory sinus arrhythmia as an active part of the cardiopulmonary system, and its use as a measurement of vagal tones. Bibliography lists one source.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the issue of toxoplasmosisand the impacts on pregnancy. This paper considers the way in which this is contracted, and preventative measures for reducing fetal exposure. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper outlines the impacts of transfatty acids on blood pressure. This paper considers the connection between TFA and blood pressure relative to dietary considerations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which considers the physiological changes which occur at the fracture site in a closed fracture of the lower limb in the first 24 hours after injury and the way that these relate to subsequent healing processes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the various implications of antibiotic resistance. Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance are discussed. An emphasis is placed on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL), and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page paper examines lipids, what they are and their constituent fatty acids. The paper discusses the chemical structure of the fatty acids and the various lipids as well as where they are found and their functions. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at hemoglobinopathies and hemoglobin electrophoresis(also known as Hgb electrophoresis) . The paper starts by explaining the basis of electrophoresis; what it is and how it works. The paper then considers the processes of hemoglobin electrophoresis and the meaning of different results and disorders that the test can identify. The bibliography ...

A 16 page paper. Historically, it has been believed that early oral feeding following colon rectal surgery is not possible. Instead, the traditional protocol is to withhold oral feeding until the resolution of ileus. These beliefs are based on practices that are more than 100 years old. Science has come a long way since then. ...

15 pages in length. The ever-progressing nature of medical technology has rendered the mental health industry a recipient of myriad psychopharmacological drugs that help patients afflicted with a number of conditions; from schizophrenia to bipolar and borderline disorder to depression, the extent to which psychopharmacological drugs have improved quality of life is both grand and ...