Essays and Research Papers on Disease

A 10 page paper that begins by reporting the prevalence of asthma and the contradictions between the symptoms patients report and their perception of how well they are controlling this disease. The essay discusses triggers, allergens and irritants, the typical treatment, the latest research connecting stress to asthma attacks and ideas for how patients and ...

This 5 page paper examines the debate but focuses on one article written for Time Magazine. Various points are made concerning ethics and whether or not a cure is near. The Michael J. Fox controversy is noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper takes as its hypothesis the idea that second hand smoke increases the risk of physical illness in those exposed to it. It discusses reports that support this hypothesis, but also explains the research process used to obtain the findings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses hypovolemic shock and why it relates to nursing in particular. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page description of this bacteria and the problems it presents in regard to infection control. Details the way this bacteria has developed antibiotic resistance and emphasizes the importance of personal and facility hygiene in prevention its spread. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 5 page paper examines diabetes and how dietary factors play a role. Both Type I and Type II are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Malaria is responsible for millions of deaths each year. This 9 page paper examines the potential of geographic information systems (GIS)in the fight against malaria and its potential to help eradicate the disease. The paper examines how and why GIS can help, how it is being used and potential benefits as well as the barriers ...

5 pages in length. To witness someone in the midst of an epileptic seizure is to understand how truly helpless one can be to help another in need. The extent to which epilepsy places tremendous vulnerability upon the victim and bystanders alike is both grand and far-reaching; that guiding a person through a ...

This 8 page paper explores cleft palate, its symptoms and treatment options, and the role of the speech-language therapist in that treatment. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses lung cancer: its etiology, pathophysiology, medical management, nursing interventions and patient education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of existing research about the benefits of the use of CT scans as a diagnostic tool, especially in comparison to traditional radiology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper on autism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the disease called Rosacea (sometimes spelled Rosecea). This paper reports the basics of the disease and the treatment options. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses medical imaging and how it is used in the diagnosis of cancer; it also considers radiation as a cancer treatment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which defines Crohn’s Disease by examining its origins, symptoms, and analyzes various treatment alternatives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses various aspects of the condition known as atopic dermatitis (also called eczema). Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 12 page paper examines Avian Influenza, often referred to as ‘bird flu’ focusing on the H5N1 variant that is seen as the most likely A strain variant that could cause a human pandemic. The paper outlines the problem, looks at the condition, including mortality and morbidity, symptoms and clinical progression as well as geographical, ...

This 3 page paper discusses some of the aspects of breast cancer. Bibliography lists 3 sources

This 8 page paper examines how parents and families cope with disease. Spina Bifida is described and discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 7 page research paper that includes a 1 page abstract and offers an overview of infectious mononucleosis (IM). Topics covered include the history of IM and the association with EBV; characteristic symptoms of IM and how it is diagnosed; incubation; and recovery and treatment. This overview concludes with a brief look at several ...

A 7 page description of cholesterol and its presumed role in heart disease. This paper describes cholesterol at a molecular level and reviews its biological function. Some of the conflicting data regarding cholesterol's role in heart disease is reviewed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page overview of this form of heart disease. The author delineates three types of cardiomyopathy, describing the causes, impacts, and treatments of each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page research paper that examines empirical research which has suggested that there is a significant relationship between bone mass and the individual’s level of physical fitness. This examination of relevant literature focuses specifically on what this body of data reveals pertaining to the effect of exercise on bone mineral density for postmenopausal women. ...

A 10 page review of the research by Michael A. Fischer and Jerry Avorn published in the April 21, 2004 edition of JAMA. These researchers examine prescriptive practices in terms of evidence-based medicine. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page paper that explains what these two conditions are, the suspected causes, such as the H pylori bacterium, symptoms, diagnostic processes, treatment programs and prognosis. The writer comments on the similarities in terms of symptoms and diagnostic approaches. The writer also comments briefly on alternative treatment procedures. Bibliography lists 7 sources.