Essays and Research Papers on Disease

This 3 page paper examines the cause and effects of epidemics. The Plague as well as AIDS are diseases discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses several different aspects of genetic testing, including who are candidates for screening, discrimination, costs, privacy issues, clinical issues for mutation carriers and ethical and social considerations. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper argues in favor of stem cell research, presents opposing views, and refutes them. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that begins with an introduction to a diabetic center and the incidence of diabetes in Britain. The paper discusses the need to hire more counselors and why and identifies the qualifications the counselors will need and what they will be doing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses pathophysiology, etiology, signs/symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment options as they relate to each syndrome. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the condition of celiac sprue. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper looks at the developments in medicine to come about during this period of time. The importance of germ theory is highlighted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper examines Hepatitis B as a serious disease that affects more than 1 million Americans, with about 140,000 more becoming infected each year. Liver function, viral transmission, and prevention are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing kinesiology and the spine. Kinesiology also addresses the energy flows that can inhibit proper muscle function, particularly as it is associated with the spine. The goal is to allow the body to heal itself after providing conditions in which that can occur. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

A 4 page review of urinary tract infections, their causes, symptoms, and treatments. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper that explains what deep brain stimulation is, how the procedure is performed, on whom it is performed, the difference in treatment of Parkinson's and dystonia patients and early results. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the condition of cirrhosis of the liver. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the genetic basis of this disease and describes its impacts on individual and families. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper exploring the relationship that exists between Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses anorexia: what it is, who is at risk for developing it, and what treatments are available. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper answers a series of questions about colon cancer including what gene causes it, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper delineates the benefits of stem cell research and the challenges that it faces. The author presents the opinion that the future of this research rests on the identification of alternatives for harvesting that do not involve human fetuses. Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 3 page paper describes Turner syndrome, its physical features, cognitive features and appropriate interventions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In five pages this paper provides an informational overview of HPV that includes definition, its prevalence, how it affects human cells, as well as various treatments and vaccines for it. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

This nine page paper outlines the physiological basis of hypertension and addresses how various drugs address that physiology. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper explores organ transplants and the medical and philosophic considerations entailed in the transplant process. Organ procurement in particular is highlighted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Commenting on its credibility, clinical significance, and applicability, this 5 page paper summarizes an article detailing a vaccination program among Australian aborigines. No additional sources are listed.

This 6 page paper describes the bacteria, the way that it is clinically identified, the diseases it can be associated with, and the way that it can be prevented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the factors that cause microorganisms to become resistant to antibiotics, the potential impacts of that resistance, and what we can do to prevent it. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which reviews Plagues and Peoples by William McNeill. No additional sources cited.