Essays and Research Papers on Disease

This 15-page paper discusses the neurstimulation market, more specifically, transcranial magnetic stimulation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper describes autism spectrum disorders and then considers two treatments for autism, behavior modification and dietary modification. It argues that behavior modification is effective while no evidence supports the idea that dietary modification is helpful. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of Lyme disease, its method of transmission, manifestation, surveillance, treatment, and prevention. No sources are listed.

This 3 page paper outlines the symptoms and causes of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. The necessity of iodine is emphasized and its connection with dietary salt clarified. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page research paper offers an overview of epidemiology and how it applies to the study of type 2 diabetes in African American populations. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses, from an economic standpoint, the potential impact of the primary care physician shortage. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper uses medical websites to diagnose three conditions and their treatment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discussed hoarding as a mental health problem and uses a newspaper article as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper considers how common it is to have cystic fibrosis (CF) in light of the fact that both parents have to have a point mutation in their CF gene. This paper relates the fact that this is a relatively uncommon condition, but also assesses the use of genetic testing for the ...

This 6 page research paper offer an overview of the causes and treatments of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of issues related to stem cell use. This paper specifically considers the issue of savior siblings, individuals who are created in order to provide stem cells for their ill siblings. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In five pages this paper argues against medicating children with ADHD or ADD. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page research paper discusses current research studies that pertain to the relationship between nutrition, obesity and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a response to two specific topics, one on the development of a differential diagnosis for bipolar disorder and the other related to the misuse of mood stabilizers. This paper outlines some existing literature on both issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the cellular and molecular structure and method of attack of this formidable foe. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the etiology of tinnitus and the management for this condition. This paper relates the problem and how it can impact a person's daily function. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of a case report on Acute Exacerbation of Asthma. This paper relates the methods used to control the asthma, as well as the complete details of the case. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the issue of heart diseases, including a range of congenital heart defects and blood diseases that can impact functioning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page research paper focuses on the recent research regarding the most common pathogens causing hospital-acquired infections. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a summary and discussion of a journal article entitled ‘Psychological Stress, Immunity, and Upper Respiratory Infections’. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper outlines the many impacts smoking can have on the lungs. Cancer, in particular, is delineated as one of these impacts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page research paper reports on categories of antimicrobial agents, describes the difference between viral and bacterial infections and discusses the importance of proper identification of the pathogen causing an infection. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page research paper discusses Treponema pallidum, a spirochete bacterium that causes syphilis and then provides an overview of 2 research studies that discuss the disease from a public health campaign perspective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper outlines the demographics, symptoms, and prognosis of AIDS and then explores the cellular and molecular structure and method of attack of this formidable foe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers treatment options and the factors that will influence healing in a nine year old girl who has been injured in a roller skating accident. Bibliography lists 10 sources.