Essays and Research Papers on Epidemiology

A 6 page overview of several drugs used in the fight against substance abuse. Descriptions of the manner niacin, Librium, thiamin, antabuse, revia, methadone, and buprenex are administered, their value, and the potential side effects associated with their use, are provided. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the advantages of immediate use of adrenaline for anaphylactic shock within a nurse led minor injuries unit. The paper includes a n outline of anaphylaxis symptoms and why adrenaline is more suitable than treatment with antihistamines and the need for rapid responses and the most effective use of resources. The ...

A 12 page research paper that defines and examines primary and secondary prevention efforts in regards to coronary artery disease (CAD). The writer's primary focus is on how prevention intervention affect women. Bibliography lists 18 sources.

This 4 page paper examines an article appearing in the International Journal of Nursing Practice. The article concerns an experiment regarding hypothermia. No bibliography.

A 4 page paper discussing nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI), a rare kidney disorder in which the kidneys are unable to reabsorb much of the water that passes through them. NDI patients generally are continually thirsty and are in danger of dehydration, which is particularly dangerous for the very young and very old. Though ...

This 7 page paper gives an overview of Downs Syndrome, prevailing myths, possible causes of the syndrome, current research, and prevention. Annotated Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the benefits of screening children for physical vision defects from birth through early elementary years. The paper accompanies a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation, which provides recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force urging vision screenings for children under the age of 5. ...

This 24 page paper considers the influence of the iatrochemists, the forerunners of chemists and pharmacists and iatromechanics, the for runners of bioengineers, on the use of metallic compounds with the emphasis on mercurial compounds for general medical use in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

A 4 page paper providing a developmental plan, resource requirements and organizational structure for a new Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) treatment center at Coney Island Hospital. EECP qualifies as what Harvard’s Clayton Christensen terms a “disruptive technology,” a simpler approach to treating coronary heart disease in a far more cost effective manner than ...

An 11 page paper which examines the current, and most widely used drug treatment for HIV/AIDS which is anti-retroviral. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of a case of a child with sickle cell disease and a HEENT and neurological assessment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page review of the issues surrounding stem cell transplantation. The author distinguishes between embryonic stem cells, bone marrow stem cells, umbilical cord stem cells, and peripheral blood stem cells. While there is considerable controversy surrounds embryonic stem cell transplantation, we as a society must recognize both the realities and the potentials ...

A 3 page overview of pneumonia. Pneumonia can be caused by a variety of factors. These include both bacterial and viral organisms. The epidemiology of each of these organisms vary as does the specifics of the treatment regime. One of the most important aspects of dealing with pneumonia is prevention. ...

An 8 page overview of the use of ACE inhibitors to treat hypertension. This paper demonstrates that while Enalapril is a useful drug in the treatment of this condition, it is a drug that can only be administered under very precise criteria and with a consideration of several relevant facts. Bibliography lists 9 ...

An 11 page review of the issues surrounding stem cell transplantation. Written from the perspective of a stem cell researcher that has been put into the position of having to fund his own research, this paper calls for a lift on the red tape and fiscal restrictions that currently limit governmental funding of ...

This 4 page paper reviews literature on this controversial topic. Specific remedies are discussed and study data is provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page exploration of this painful condition. The author defines venous leg ulcers and emphasizes that the first step in addressing a leg ulcer is determining the precise kind of ulcer that one is dealing with. Non-venous ulcers might require a different treatment approach than venous ulcers. Malignant ulcers certainly demand a ...

An 8 page paper discussing this growing threat to women’s health. The incidence of breast cancer is increasing worldwide, particularly in developed nations. The purpose here is to provide an overview of the disease and to comment on what the changes in incidence and research mean for nursing and patient care. Bibliography ...

A 5 page overview of this ancient disease. The impacts of malaria have been widespread over history. Spread by the bites of Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria is particularly prevalent in the tropics. Its symptoms range from mild to severe and can include chills, fever, headaches, and sweating. More serious impacts target the kidneys, ...

A 3 page paper which examines the Tuskegee Experiments and discusses if such double blind testing can and does occur today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the symptoms, causes and outlook for Cerebral Palsy. The mysteries of how it manifests are discussed. The paper provides an overview as a well as a critical look at the condition. This paper includes a one page outline. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that reviews two journal articles dealing with the treatment of traumatic brain injury. One study investigated the efficacy of using CPAP and the other investigated the changes in functioning of TBI patients over four years using the Functional Independence Measure[TM]-Cognitive (FIM-Cog) as measures. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 14 page overview of this serious medical condition. This paper defines Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and outlines diagnostic techniques and treatment regimes as well as other nursing interventions. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

An 8 page paper which provides an overview of the condition of dyslexia. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing diabetes’ types and the particular problems faced by the older adult in achieving adequate nutrition while also controlling blood glucose with diet. Intervention that seeks to control both diabetes and obesity in the elderly is not an easy task, but it is one that at least is logical. ...