Essays and Research Papers on Disease

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the effects of zinc occupancy on human o6-alkylguanine-DNA allkyltranferase. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a patient treatment plan for a person suffering from constipation and hemorrhoids. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines what amnesia is and how people, and loved ones, can cope with the problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing this most deadly form of skin cancer, the fastest-growing of all cancers of all types in terms of new diagnoses each year. The paper discusses causes, treatment, prognosis and prevention. An accompanying PowerPoint presentation is available. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

3 pages in length. The general research problem Lipman et al (2000) attempt to address revolves around the relationship between children with Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease as a complication. The predominant coupling of cardiovascular disease and Type 1 diabetes in children requires a greater understanding of environmental ...

A 6 page paper which indicates that anabolic steroids are beneficial in many medical applications. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of what occurs during the cleaning of instruments. This paper offers some information about sterilization and preventing cross contamination. Bibliography lists 5 sources

A 5 page discussion about Lance Armstrong's account of his fight against cancer. This paper provides several quotes from Armstrong's book as well as a detailed review of the physiological changes that come about with cancer. Bibliography lists sources.

3 pages in length. The innate fallibility where automated systems are concerned is becoming less and less discernable as technological advancements become more and more pinpoint accurate. To remove the human element from any aspect of medicine is to at least somewhat compromise the integrity inherent to human perception; however, the growing abundance ...

15 pages in length. The writer goes into considerable detail describing the role each of these elements plays in the human body. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack. This paper provides an overview of the subject and considers the implications for treatment. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the various types of bowel obstructions, discusses causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper on the respiratory system as it involves asthma. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that describes what this drug does, what it is used for, the changes the drug brings about, and the more serious side-effects of this drug. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 14 page research paper that discusses the medication tamoxifen and its benefits and adverse side effects in regards to women's health and cancer. Tamoxifen therapy is a combination of beneficial effects that must be evaluated and considered against possible negative risks. This discussion of tamoxifen looks specifically at the effects of this drug ...

This 5 page paper examines AIDS and compares and contrasts it to the plague of the fourteenth century. Various aspects are discussed inclusive of its affect on social life. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the pathology, etiology, symptoms, complications, diagnoses, prognosis, and treatment of this collective term used to describe several types of diseases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which argues how alcoholism is a disease. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 6 page paper provides a plan for a public health nurse to implement in order to improve the rate of immunization throughout the world. The target population is children in Africa. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines a variety of foot problems caused by high heels. How problems are diagnosed, treated and prevented is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper providing a flow diagram of screening for breast cancer with mammography and discussing the problems of accuracy. Mammograms have been less able to detect masses in dense or fatty breasts. Digital mammography has been shown to increase detection in women under 50; CAD mammography is much more accurate now ...

This 9 page paper examines asthma and how it manifests differently in different communities. The disease is described. Many authors are cited. Some correlation is made but no definitive causal link is found. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the use of whole foods in support of liver regeneration for patients with Hepatitis B. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing three types of cancer tests. Pap smears, biopsy and chromosomal studies all have roles in predicting, screening for and diagnosing cancer. Each has specific uses as well. By its nature the Pap smear is specific in the types of cancers it can detect, but biopsy has a ...

A 5 page review of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. More technically known as "entrapment neuropathy", this condition can result in significant pain and lost days from work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.