Essays and Research Papers on Epidemiology

A 3 page paper which examines and discusses various articles that deal with the ethics and technology of health services. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 16 page paper describes the viruses associated with smallpox, hepatitis B, yellow fever and chickenpox; the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis Actinomyces, Salmonella paratyphi, Shigella flexneri, Campylobacter, Bacteroides fragilis, Bacillus anthracis; and the fungi and protozoans Aspergillus, Babesia, Leishmania, and Giardia. Each organism is described and diagnosis and treatment are detailed. Bibliography ...

This 10 page report discusses the fact that oral health is an essential component of overall physical health and well-being but that a remarkably small number of low-income families and individuals receive minimum, much less adequate, oral health care and treatment. For example, the point is made that “dental disease rates for children living in poverty continue to be higher than ...

A 12 page paper which examines how stress affects a person’s health. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses conflict resolution between two health care departments; specifically, the emergency department and radiology department of a health care organization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at what is meant by mental health, the second part examines the condition of dementia, the way in which it manifests, the symptoms and causes. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 4 page paper investigates recent research on the predictability and possible intervention for this troubling disease. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page description of health care as a scientific practice. Contends that there is an intimate relationship between modern health care practices and the scientific process. Demonstrates this contention utilizing various examples of the relationship of epidemiology, diagnoses, treatment, and health care recommendations in regard to lifestyle and diet. Emphasizes that ...

This 5-page paper examines the thought that treatment of chronic disease such as hypertension require a different approach for treatment than the standard methods. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses many different aspects of the streptococcus pyogenes bacterium, including the diseases it causes, symptoms, treatment, history and other matters. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper provides different sections to relay the history of the procedure, how it is done and nursing examples related to the process. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper addresses the development of pharmaceuticals for obese patients. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the diversity of definitions of health which are in play. The author contrasts the approach of defining health from the aspect of the presence or absence of disease with the approach of defining health from the perspective of physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a 1992 article by Robertson on the Relationship Among Health Beliefs, Self-Efficacy, and Exercise Adherence in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. This paper relates the variables in this article and their application. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins by reporting statistical data regarding the illnesses and infectious diseases that emerged following the hurricane. The numbers were not nearly as severe as health officials and most of the American population were expecting. The writer comments on the reasons. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page review of the research conducted by Fowler, Rodney, Roberts and Broadas published in a 2005 edition of "Oncology Nursing Forum". Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses how technology and the Internet is likely to impact health care delivery and diagnoses within the next five years. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the impact of bioterrorism on health care; how we can prevent bioterrorism; and the role of the nurse in bioterrorism. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In five pages this paper examines the benefits opiates can provide to ensuring positive mental health in their treatment of depression and heroin dependence. Nine sources are listed in the bibliography.

Oral health is an important factor in our overall health. The thesis is presented that Maintaining a healthy mouth can help maintain a healthy heart, lungs, and other body systems. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page paper. Interdisciplinary health care teams have been around in one form or another since at least the early 20th century but they have become more popular and more formalized in recent years. This essay defines an interdisciplinary team and discusses the benefits of this model for the patient as well as for ...

A 5 page review of the article published in the January 2002 edition of “Scientific American” recounting these researchers experiences in stem cell research. This article offers a fascinating glimpse into many aspects of cloning and stem cell research. The author of this paper interprets the research from a mental health perspective. ...

This 5 page paper is a PowerPoint presentation on the discovery and history development of radiation oncology. The presentation outlines the major developments and events that led to today’s more sophisticated treatments such as IMRT. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the history, statistics, causes, and symptoms of coronary heart disease. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines the history of AIDS and its presence in society today. Bibliography lists 8 sources.