Essays and Research Papers on Epidemiology

A 10 page paper that discusses a number of issues about Type 1 Diabetes. Topic discusses are: current knowledge, epidemiology, genetic susceptibility factors, environmental factors, pathogenesis and immune system involvement, animal models, and treatment and prevention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page research paper offers a guide to Internet sites that can be recommended to newly diagnosed patients with diabetes mellitus. The writer offers a brief description of 5 reliable sites. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper describes the circulatory system and its components. The factors that contribute to impaired function are summarized. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper outines the causes and human impacts of Salmonella contamination. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on "The Story of Maureen Gudonis and Isaias Echevarria," a case study that studies pain management problems and use of cannabis to control pain from cancer. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page research paper that presents a care plan designed to meet the needs of a 47-year-old American American woman with uncontrolled diabetes. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

In a paper of five pages, the author writes about screening for disease. The author of this paper explains how not all screening for disease is beneficial to one's health, but some are. There are ten sources cited in this paper.

This 7 page research paper offers an overview of research that addresses cardiovascular disease and its associated risk factors. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page research paper offers an overview of recent literature on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of surgeries for hearing loss. Cochlear implants and bone conduction implants are examined. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3-page paper addresses quality and safety standards when it comes to medical marijuana. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the condition of schizophrenia, looking at the impact it has on the sufferer and their families. The paper starts with a summary of the potential symptoms and management. Following this, the problems faced by families and the way that families cope is then discussed. The bibliography cites 14 sources. ...

This 7 page research paper offers an overview of several aspects of breast cancer. The topics discussed are diagnosis and staging, complications of the cancer, side effects of treatment and how to lessen physical and psychological effects. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper reports on a case that pertains to a woman with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), and use of a landmark technology, the Argus II retinal implant system, which restores partial sight to RP victims. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page research paper reports on the problem of pediatric asthma and how it is addressed by epidemiological research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page research paper reports on aspects of the cancer services offered by American Cancer Society. Topics addressed include support services pertaining to chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), policy changes that contribute to decreased incidence of cancer, and the research programs conducted by the ACS. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper that includes several sections discussing different aspects of hypertension. They underlying pathophysiologic process is described, the presenting signs and symptoms are discussed, and current research is reported. Within these topics, this essay provides categories of blood pressure, the progression of essential hypertension and the onset of secondary hypertension, national and ...

This 5 page research paper, which includes a 1 page abstract, offers an overview of fungal meningitis and discusses the 2012 outbreak of this disease. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper. The continuing diversity in the United States has posed challenges and even obstacles in some fields of practice. This essay focuses on a Hmong female patient on hemodialysis who also has a medication regime and restrictions on food and beverages. The patient is noncompliant with treatment directions. The essay discusses ...

A 3 page paper. One of the most common organizational problems in hospitals is a lack of communication between providers. This failure to communicate causes great patient harm. This essay discusses this issue as an organizational behavior problem. Examples and data are included. The problem is identified, analyzed, and offers a recommendation to fix the ...

A 3 page paper. Ebola is a horrific virus that spreads and kills. Thousands have died in Africa and there are now cases that have been brought into the United States and Spain. There is now an experimental drug that may cure it but it is new and it was manufactured in small quantities. ...

A 4 page paper. As people become older, they tend to contract at least one chronic illness but there is a small percentage of younger people also having a chronic illness. This essay responds to four issues/questions regarding chronic illness, including stigma, sexuality, where to get care, and healthcare provider attitudes. Bibliography lists 6 ...

This 3 page research paper discusses the Guinea Worm Eradication Program that is being conducted by the Carter Center. This highly successful campaign is very close to eradicating this disease completely. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper is a literature review examining the way in which medical staff should respond to treating a non responsive patient in an accident and emergency situation. The focus is on the type and sequence of treatment, with a general approach moving to specific consideration of treatment of a patient with suspected poisoning. ...

A 4 page paper that addresses two separate topics: childhood obesity and viewing substance abuse as a chronic disease. One article is used for the childhood obesity section and two articles are used for changing the identification of substance abuse to a chronic disease. Substance abuse includes identification of it as a chronic disease ...