Essays and Research Papers on Epidemiology

A 6 page paper discussing where ventricular assistive devices (VADs) currently reside on the product life cycle curve; what factors are likely to affect their growth; and how long producers can expect the product to be an active contributor to revenues. Recently approved by the FDA as an artificial heart, VADs are poised to ...

A 10 page research paper that examines the problem of HIV/AIDS incidence rates among adolescent girls living in the sub-Sahara region of Africa, which is extremely high. The writer discusses biological and cultural influences and then focuses on the fact that most of the adolescent girls infected are married, which makes the prevention messages in ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of obesity in the U.S. The definition and diagnostic criteria are presented first, followed by the prevalence of obesity in the world and in the U.S. Specific data are given for children, adolescents and adults in terms of percentages overweight and obese. Nearly one-third of Americans are obese ...

This 12-page paper discusses managed care systems and their success (or lack thereof) of addressing fragmentation in the health care system. The paper also discusses advantages and disadvantages in terms of managed care. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which evaluates whether or not the popular LASIK surgical procedure is the right option for the writer. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper discuss the extent to which depression is a state of doing rather than a state of being; is it something we are or something we do? The paper looks at how this may be discussed by looking at literature and studies which indicate different sources of depression. The bibliography cites ...

A 14 page overview of the problem of bioterrorism. Addressing the debate surrounding proper governmental intervention to prevent bioterrorism, this paper emphasizes the physical and psychological impacts of the problem. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the use of the radionuclide ventriculogram and dynamic MRI in diagnosing cardiovascular disease or confirming the occurrence of a heart attack. The paper describes each procedure, the radionuclide ventriculogram more fully than dynamic MRI. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper critically evaluate the impact of using the biopsychosocial model of health rather than the biomedical approach to treat a patient. The paper applies this with specific reference to treating the common cold. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 5 page review of the genteic and enzymatic causes for this potentially catastrophic condition. The author oulines the interventional techniques currently being employed. Caused by either a deficiency in the PAH enzymatic activity or a genetic mutation this condition, if left untreated, can result in brain damage and mental retardation in infants ...

This 6-page paper studies diagnostic testing when it comes to AIDS, how such tests are measured, outcomes and discussion on treatment management. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11-page paper explores the connection between HIV and AIDS, determining that there is little, if any connection. Also discussed are the definitions of both diseases. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page review of the causes of ADHD. The literature suggests that there is no specific etiology for ADHD and that medical tests cannot be used to definitively diagnose the condition. In the absence of specific diagnosis determining the cause of ADHD is difficult. There has been a correlation of ADHD ...

A 10 page review of the issues surrounding these maladaptive conditions. The author of this paper reviews the suspected causes and treatments but contends that the fact that there is not specific etiology for these conditions makes diagnosis and treatment exceptionally difficult. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 14 page overview of the many considerations of palliative care. Emphasizing palliative care for terminal breast cancer patients, this paper points out that our focus on pharmacological and clinically-based interventions are often myopic, that we need to consider alternative treatment regimes on a case-by-case basis. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 6 page overview of asthma and the individual and societal problems that it presents. The author argues that we must be more aggressive in our diagnosis and treatment of this potentially debilitating disease. Many of these steps we can take to do so must occur during an individual's infancy. Others must occur as ...

A 5 page review of AIDS, its causes, epidemiology and current state of treatment. The author notes the disparity of infection levels across the world. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the genetic disorder known as Marfan syndrome. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper is an overview of the U.S. pharmaceutical industry. Topics discussed include the market structure, pricing and changes to the industry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page outline of the state of knowledge that exists today concerning AIDS and HIV. This paper describes the etiology of this disease, its mechanism of spread, its prevalence, and the current efforts to find a cure. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 4 page paper which provides an overview and reaction to Mark Jerome Walters’ work “Six Modern Plagues and How We Are Causing Them.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page outline for a speech informing the audience about hordeolum, or stye. The outline identifies the antibiotics and forms used for treatment, discussing their modes of action and whether there are additional considerations for special populations including children and pregnant women. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page examination of the potential that gene therapy holds for the future. Providing specific examples of how gene therapy might be utilized to address alcoholism and such debilitating conditions as multiple sclerosis, the author contends that gene therapy is sure to gain societal acceptance as time goes on. As the general public ...

This 4 page paper discusses the various biological and psychological bases of stress, considering the positive effects that may be seen in a closed cycle and the negative effects where there is an open cycle. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 4 page paper explores many issues as it relates to breast cancer. Does race matter? How do lifestyle choices fit into the picture? Research on the topic is discussed in depth. Many facts are relayed and the paper thoughtfully considers cancer clusters along with many other ideas. Bibliography lists 10 sources.