Essays and Research Papers on Epidemiology

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the fact that it has been firmly established that umbilical cord blood aids in such procedures as bone marrow transplants by initiating an entirely new immune system. Ethical concerns also addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page overview of stem cell research as it applies to nursing. This paper provides an overview of the controversy surrounding stem cell research then justifies the process under John Stewart Mill’s utilitarian theory. A review of the advances which have been made is provided as is an overview of current and ...

This 5 page report discusses the learning processes and variability factors associated with children who have cochlear implants. Children with the implants now have a far greater range of possibilities available to them but training and a focused education program are still key components in the communication and learning process for such children. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page paper provides basic facts about the disease inclusive of types, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. New breakthroughs, and false hopes, are duly noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page report discusses schizophrenia which is most generally described as: “A severe mental disease characterized by illogical and confused thought patterns.” Schizophrenia is marked by the persistent presence delusions, hallucinations, derailed or incoherent speech, hugely disorganized or catatonic behavior, and/or the absence of feeling or volition. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the contradictory evidence which exists regarding the benefits verses the adverse potentials of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)in menopausal women. While HRT is still touted by many professionals as advantageous in certain circumstances, these contentions are now being refuted in the case of new evidence which suggests that not only ...

This 5 page paper considers this drug as a member of the oxygen-containing functional groups. The writer places this drug in to context of its functional group, then considers how it has been used as an anaesthetic and the drugs' historical development. After this the writer looks at its' chemical formula and give a comprehensive ...

This 10 page paper is the correlation and analysis of a research projects' results that were supplied by the student in order to ascertain what factors, if any, influenced the decision of patients whether or not to seek treatment for this condition. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

Hantavirus is associated with rodent populations and can be found throughout much of the world. The virus can take a definite toll on human health and even life. Unfortunately, there is no specific antiviral treatment for this condition and between one-third to one-half of hantavirus victims die. This paper describes hantavirus epidemiology ...

A 14 page discussion of the physiological mechanism employed by this species of oral bacteria which allow it to exist in the rapidly fluctuating pH levels of the human mouth. The author details how the cellular membrane of the organism is critical in this process, selectively allowing protons to pass out of the cell ...

This 11 page paper provides an informative overview of this puzzling condition. The definition of dyslexia is provided along with a list of symptoms. Etiology is discussed as well, inclusive of the differences in brain function and the brain itself. Finally, many treatment options are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer takes the first person approach to discuss various issues surrounding Lou Gehrig's disease. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page overview of the etiology and treatment of this systolic condition. This paper describes the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis as well as diagnostic criteria and treatments. While surgical interventions, and even highly experimental procedures such as stem cell transplants are employed in some cases, by far the most common intervention ...

This paper is a study of the Glioma Brain Tumor, with some emphasis placed on GBM. The paper examines the symptoms and treatment of gliomas, as well as the causes of the disease. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the chemical action of insulin, which has been misunderstood for decades. As researchers made discoveries that led them to believe they had discovered answers, frequently it was revealed that all that had been "discovered" was more questions. After decades of believing that excess sugar in the diet does ...

A 6 page contention that medicine has shifted dramatically over the past several decades from a discipline which concentrates solely the science of our anatomy and physiology to a discipline which recognizes not only the hard scientific facts of physiology but also the importance of psychological and sociological factors. Medicine has shifted from the ...

This page 9 paper looks at the unusual trait of Synesthesia, where people see sounds and have other unusual sensory experiences. General information is provided inclusive of etiology, new research and history. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page report discusses the differences between Tegaderm™, or transparent film dressings and the traditional gauze-pad-tape form of dressing for a central venous catheter. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 11 page discussion of this complex psychological condition. This paper accesses the condition, and its treatment, from a pharmacological and therapeutic standpoint, outlining the biophysiological associations of the condition as well as the importance of the therapeutic environment. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the association of depression and bypass surgery. There are more than a half million coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries done in the United States each year. Depression has been associated with the surgery for years, either as a condition existing before the surgery or as something that ...

This paper discusses evidence that certain forms of calcium (such as that found in the over-the-counter supplement Prelief) can help reduce symptoms of IC. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

11 pages in length. Classified as a severe mental disorder recognized by such psychotic symptoms as thought disorder, hallucinations, delusions and paranoia, organic brain disease such as schizophrenia impairs virtually every aspect of one's ability to function normally within society. Treatment oftentimes includes a combination of medication, psychotherapy and social-vocational rehabilitation for the ...

This is a 5 page critique of “The Quiet Room” by L. Schiller and A. Bennett. The 1994 book “The Quiet Room: A Journey Out of the Torment of Madness” by Lori Schiller and Amanda Bennett, tells the story of Schiller’s struggle with the illness, treatment and lifestyle of a schizophrenic. The book is important ...

This paper discusses the synthetic steriod methylprednisolone and its positive impact on spinal cord injuries. The drug itself is discussed, as well as what happens when the spinal cord is injured, and how the drug helps heal and even regenerated some of the tissues. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

15 pages in length. The recent incidence of West Nile virus that has slowly spread across the country has health officials alarmed as to the extent to which this growing outbreak might become a national epidemic. That it has long been fairly restricted to the East Coast until the last several months indicates ...