Essays and Research Papers on Disease

A 3 page paper which examines discussions of the black plague. The paper examines Barbara Tuchman’s “This is the End of the World” and Daniel Defoe’s “The Journal of a Plague Year.” No sources cited.

A 4 page overview of the anesthetic halothane. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 13 page overview of these tremendously concerning diseases. Includes information on epidemiology, emotional, physiological, and economic impact. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the way breast cancer has been perceived in terms of causes and treatment. The paper starts wit the Ancient Egyptians and includes, but is not limited to the work of Hippocrates, Galen, Leonidus, Henry LeDran, Henry Arnott and William Halsted and brings the concepts of breast cancer into the ...

This 5 page paper delves into a 2001 article entitled "Resolving the Uncertainty of Preterm Symptoms: Women's Experiences With the Onset of Preterm Labor." The article is critiqued. Some additional references ar used in the analysis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page overview of kidney function and how certain toxins can evade elimination from the body. The specific examples of lead and thalidomide are detailed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the impacts of TBI. The author defines TBI and describes its physiological and sociological consequences. The role of the speech pathologists in working with TBI patients is illuminated. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the interventions typically made in newborns that have inhaled meconium contaminated amniotic fluid. Mechanical ventilation is one of the most common of these interventions. Mechanical ventilation does not come without certain costs, however. Although these costs are considered as a necessity numerous efforts are underway to find alternative interventions ...

A 3 page critique of an article published in May/June 2001 in "Heart and Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care" and written by Scoble, Copnell, Taylor, Kinney, and Shann. This paper reviews this article using a simplistic scoring approach to determine its value in directing the appropriate protocol for suction ...

A 4 page paper which examines the new drug cymbalta. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines polio and post polio syndrome. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing this lethal and debilitating form of cancer linked with long-term exposure to asbestos. Asbestos and its safety gained increasing attention throughout the 1960s, and its use was outlawed in 1970. It continued to be used in Britain until 1983, however, and was allowed in restricted environments until 1987. ...

A 6 page review of the developments that have occurred between World War I and today in regard to medical evacuation. Prompt treatment of our wounded troops has been facilitated by improvements in technology. The helicopter, in particular, has been of importance in this evolution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page outline of the major characteristics of this disease. The author identifies symptoms and both pharmacological and non pharmacological approaches to addressing this inflammatory synovitus. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12-page paper discusses findings that indicate daily hemodialysis treatments may be better in many ways than traditional 3-day a week treatments for patients with kidney disease. Paper includes a literature review. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 4 page review of the many concerns presented by cleft lips and cleft palates. The author defines these conditions and the type of care they necessitate. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the benefits and potential side effects and contraindications of these two drugs. The author provides a side by side comparison of the pharmacological mechanisms of these drugs and concludes which is most suitable in specific situations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which presents an overview of pain disorders and their treatment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page overview of the homeostatic mechanisms through which the body regulates its internal temperature. This paper notes the importance of external factors such as ambient temperature and disease. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page overview of this bone disorder. Associated with Vitamin D deficiencies, the condition is most often successfully treated with simple Vitamin D supplementation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page overview of the epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of Meningococcal meningitis. This paper emphasizes the importance of a structured approach in combating this potentially catastrophic condition. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the histological impacts of smoking. The author describes the breakdown of cellular membranes and the disruption that occurs in normal cell division as a result of smoking. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages in length. The tremendous need for therapeutic soft contact lenses finally brought about the first of its type in the early 1970s when the FDA approved its limited use in humans. Interestingly, this first prototype proved a better optical tool for veterinary use than its intended bipedal population. The most ...

A 5 page discussion of the multifaceted approach this disease requires in order to accommodate both patent and community needs. The nursing role extends from the bedside administration of medications and the monitoring of vital signs to administration of prophylactic medications to close contacts of the patient to the education of the community as ...

A 3 page overview of Down's Syndrome. Bibliography lists 2 sources.