Essays and Research Papers on Disease

A 13 page paper discussing research into the psychological effects of multiple sclerosis (MS). One of the concurrent effects of MS is that of depression. Other psychological effects arise from MS as well, but more in terms of individuals’ reactions to their diagnoses. Where depression is different is that it can qualify ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the problem of anorexia nervosa and the impact for college women. This paper outlines the problem, including long-term health threats. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

An 8 page overview of the problem of diabetes among Native American populations. The author provides statistics delineating the extent of this problem and suggests areas of intervention for medical personnel as well as social workers. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the case fir the use of colloids and crystalloids in fluid resuscitation, examining the evidence to determines which fluid is best resulting in the lowest mortality rates. The paper looks at the general uses, such as trauma and injuries before undertaking a more in-depth consideration of surgery such as coronary ...

This 9-page paper examines viral gastroenteritis and its causative organism, SRSV. The paper discusses what the virus is, how it is transmitted and incubation period and symptoms. Also included are suggestions for preventative measures, control and monitoring. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The 4 page paper is a critical analysis of the article "Crystalloid versus colloid fluid therapy after cardiac surgery," published in Heart and Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care (January 1990), by Ley, Miller Skov, and Preisig. This critique outlines answers for ten central questions about the focus of the study, ...

A 3 page paper discussing management, treatment, healing and long-term implications of a broken leg. The patient is a 22-year-old professional football player with a transverse fracture of the tibia and fibula. Includes information on physical theraphy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the trends in heart disease among young adults and makes predictions for the future. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing devices most commonly used as bridges to heart transplant while patients wait for a heart to become available. Some heart patients wear a defibrillator attached to them or a pacemaker implanted within them, others have ventricular assist devices. The purpose here is to discuss some of the ventricular ...

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 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.