Essays and Research Papers on Epidemiology

A 3 page overview of malaria. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the effects diabetes has on the life of a child with the disease. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper on botulism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the relationship between glucose and diabetes, and analyzes the way the author of an article on this subject presents her material. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper is an informative essay on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page discussion of this human parasite. This paper describes the worm’s life cycle, its impact on human beings, and efforts to eradicate it. Bibliography lists five sources.

This 8 page paper examines the potential link between Notch protein and Alzheimer’s disease. The paper looks at the symptoms and biological characteristics of Alzheimer’s and roles of amyloid precursor protein (APP), the presenilin proteins and amyloid beta proteins. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the way in which Homeland Security could potentially compromise the INS in its duties, particularly with regard to epidemiology. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of two different issues, the treatment of otitis media nad the treatment of asthma, both in school-aged children. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of responses to review question on a research article, entitled "Sex Hormone-binding globulin and the free androgen index are related to cardiovascular risk factors in multiethnic premenopausal and perimenopausal women enrolled in the study of women across the nation (SWAN)." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page paper discussing organizational-level efforts to reduce the incident of postoperative infection. The paper discusses building a culture of safety; benchmarking; sentinel events; quality and progress indicators; and the implications of extended hospital stays resulting from infection. The recommendation is that the facility adopt the Patient Safety Indicators software offered by ...

This 8 page paper discusses bacterial meningitis: what it is, its symptoms and treatment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page research paper that discusses autism and the MMR vaccine as a potential cause. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

A 6 page description of the various types of diabetes mellitus, the causes, effects, and treatment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins by explaining what a genetic disorder is and the four types of genetic disorders with examples. The rest of the paper discusses breast cancer, known chromosomal abnormalities, incidence, symptoms and treatment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper explores the plight of the African “AIDS orphans,” children who have been orphaned by the death of their parents from AIDS. These children face significant difficulties not faced by other children who are orphaned in other ways. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes an article that discusses the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6-page paper studies a case involving an error in prescribing medication and determines if the proper steps were taken to find out what went wrong. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 15 page paper provides background information about Ghana and malaria and then goes on to report about studies as well as efforts in respect to helping the children. Recent studies are noted. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 3 page review of the potential problems associated with a rapid resting heart rate. This paper reviews the use of ivabradine as a pharmaceutical option when the standard approach utilizing beta-blockers fails to achieve a heart rate of less than 70bpm. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the cause, diagnosis and treatment of Lymphatic Filariasis, also known as elephantiasis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In three pages this paper presents a text summary of Robert S. Desowitz’s Malaria Capers. There are no additional sources in the bibliography.

A 4 page critique of the literature on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. This paper describes symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. The emphasis is made that psychiatric nurses are in an advantageous position to positively influence the treatment of patients with ADHD. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page overview of the issue of human cloning. This paper points out that while this has the potential for great accomplishments in terms of human health, it also goes hand in hand with many societal problems. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper provides an examination of Bruce Franke's 2003 paper detailing treatment of pelvic girdle dysfunction and resulting low back pain.