Essays and Research Papers on Disease

This 4-page paper focuses on the concept of Lean Six Sigma and how it is applied to healthcare situations in order to reduce waste and improve patient outcomes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page research paper address systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) and discusses its symptoms, diagnosis criteria, management, and latest research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that explains the cause and treatment of Lyme disease. It also comments on why lab testing is not always definitive and treating those who have prolonged or chronic Lyme disease. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper. The Superbug is here and it is causing problems because it does not respond to antibiotics. This essay discusses the specific bacterial category, its resistance, how and where patients contract it, and other issues about CSR. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper consists of an annotated bibliography about psychological methods to assist those who have had heart attacks from having another one. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page research paper presents a comprehensive overview of leukemia, its diagnosis, types, treatment and management. The page count also includes 1 page Table of Contents and 1 page for a bulleted page discussing Findings/Points of Interest. This paper is associated with a power point presentation, khleukemia.ppt. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper. This essay traces part of the history of smallpox through its elimination. The paper comments on how today's laboratories would detect and find the causative virus today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper. There are immunizations for many of the diseases that were fatal decades ago. There were immunizations for whooping cough/pertussis, diphtheria, measles, and mumps. Suddenly there is a resurgence of whooping cough. What happened? The essay also discuses possible reasons for the reappearance of whooping cough. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 25 page research paper offers a comprehensive discussion of whether anatomic double bundle (DB) reconstructive surgery to repair anterior cruciate ligament tears is superior standard single bundle (SB) surgery. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper. As more people live into older years, the risk of contacting dementia increases. This paper is about listening to a speech on different topics related to dementia and suicide. The writer discusses how they listened and why. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page research paper discusses the role of mitosis in regards to lung cancer. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper about the discovery, causes, treatments of this particular virus. It is rare in terms of other viruses but it is deadly. The essay explains what it is, the virus that causes it, how the discoveries were made, and how to avoid it. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In a paper of three pages, the author writes about the central and peripheral nervous systems. The author of this paper explains how a doctor would use simple tools such as an opthalmoscope or a reflex hammer, to test for disorders of both these systems. There are three sources cited in this paper.

A 3 page paper. The Ebola virus is explained in this essay and the viruses that contribute to it are identified. The symptoms are named as is the cause for many of the deaths. The geographic locations where most of the cases of Ebola are found are identified. The major focus is the epidemiology ...

This 5 page paper offers. a general introduction to the digestive system and reports significant research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper. This essay provides a summary of the article, "Preoperative anaemia [sic] is common in patients undergoing major gynaecological [sic] surgery and is associated with a fivefold increased risk of transfusion." The essay includes three questions based on the article with answers. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper that is a letter to a state assembly member in NY about access to care and specifically about patients failing to engage in cancer screenings. A program that begins in childhood is recommended. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper reviews the 2009 article by author Margaret Allen. No additional sources are listed.

This 8 page research paper is associated with PowerPoint presentation khhbpoverw.ppt, which contains 14 slides. It presents an overview of hypertension, its causes, pathophysiology and dietary recommendations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7-page paper focuses on stakeholders and quality initiatives for reducing central line infections among patients. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page research paper, which includes an abstract, offers an overview of the pathophysiology of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), with a particular focus on one of its most threatening complications, lupus glomerulonephritis (LGN). Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper reports a project completed by a physician to find medical hot spots, the patients and the neighborhoods who accounted for most of the health care expenses in Camden, NJ. The writer comments as to whether the PREPARE and IMAGINE models can be found in what that physician did. Bibliography lists 2 ...

A 5 page paper. This essay discusses a number of subjects and topics regarding Kaiser Permanente, including data related to the organization, the diversity of their patients, the diversity of their staff, mental health, educating and training patients in mental health issues, prevention education, and many other issues related to the operations of this ...

This 3-page paper examines three different types of medical coding for reimbursement purposes. ICD-10, DRG and CPT are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page research paper discusses Chagas disease, which is a tropical disease caused by a parasite. The writer reports on transmission of the disease and research that addresses its possible transmission via breastfeeding. Bibliography lists 4 sources.