Essays and Research Papers on Health Care

This 15 page report discusses both physical and mental issues associated with the effects of uncontrolled blood glucose. Resulting health conditions such as diabetes, renal failure, and other problems are outline. The importance of personal patient responsibility and attitude is also presented. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

This 6 page paper explains and compares three aging theories: Wear and Tear Theory, Free Radical Theory and Cross-Link Theory. The writer begins by explaining what the aging is and how it is defined by gerontologists. Each theory is then explained – the theory's founder, the major tenets, and criticisms of the theory. The writer ...

A 7 page paper discussing problems in the pharmaceutical industry in the US and its likely outlook for the early part of the new century. There is little new in the pharmaceutical industry in the pattern of long development times, high R&D costs and efforts to recoup costs and generate profits in the relatively ...

A 5 page paper. It is estimated that 400,000 Americans have multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that destroys the myelin around the nerves. In short, messages do not get from the brain to other parts of the body, causing the patient to experience any of a plethora of symptoms, sometimes at a debilitating level. This ...

This 7 page paper discusses the global pharmaceutical industry. The essay begins with a general overview of this industry, the types of companies within the industry, mergers and consolidations of companies and the primary reasons for these mergers. The writer also comments on the world market share held by U.S. corporations and comments on the ...

An 18 page examination of the socio-economic factors which have translated into the AIDS epidemic in the third world. The author defines AIDS and HIV, describing their causes and potentials for societal address. Third world poverty and the social inequalities and inefficiencies (traceable partially to colonialism) which exist in these countries are blamed ...

An 8 page paper critiquing a hospital management as described in Harvard case 9-191-149, Lincoln Community Hospital. The paper reviews the actions of the Executive Committee, concluding that it lacks the information it needs to establish a strategy for halting operating losses or to produce an accurate forecast for the future. The bottom ...

This 5 page paper discusses sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which claims about 6,000 infants per year. While the incidence of SIDS has dropped dramtically since 1992 when pediatricians began recommending parents place their infants on their backs to sleep, this killer still claims too many babies each year. The writer provides data, including which ...

A 5 page paper. When developing marketing plans, companies must consider the marketing environment. There are six categories in the environment. These are identified and two are selected as focal points for this essay. Specifically, Social and cultural forces/consumer behavior and Competition are explained and discussed as they impact the pharmaceutical industry. The industry ...

A 2 1/2 page paper which summarizes Michael Crichton’s “Five Patients.” No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper explains the V.A.C. therapy for wound closure. V.A.C. is the acronym for Vacuum Assisted Closure. This device uses negative pressure, i.e., vacuum, to remove excess fluid from the wound while applying a dressing. This essay explains how the V.A.C. device works and its advantages over traditional wound treatment. The benefits are ...

This 6 page report discusses the concept of polypharmacy and the problems it may cause for older people. Polypharmacy is much more complex than just the number of medications a patient uses and older people are particularly at risk for adverse effects of negative drug interactions and reactions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page overview of the ever-increasing teen smoking problem. Statistics are provided and the contention is presented that tobacco use should be made illegal across the board. The economic and societal impacts of such an action are investigated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the relative attributes of these types of hearing aids. The author describes the physiological process of hearing and distinguishes between partially implantable (bone-anchored) hearing devices and totally implantable (cochlear implants) hearing devices. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is an 8 page paper comparing two articles which discuss the “Medicare + Choice” program. Two articles pertaining to the “Medicare + Choice” program which was introduced in the Balance Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 assess the intentions, effectiveness and future prospects of the controversial program originally considered as risk-contracting. “As Good as it ...

A 4 page research paper that examines the incidence of hip fracture among elderly patients and its connection to cognitive ability. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the effectiveness of an 8-week rehabilitation program. An 8-week program within a ten-bed facility is evaluated regarding its substance abuse rehabilitation and effectiveness for pregnant, homeless teen clients and is compared with other programs and research. The program addresses health, psychological and social issues in addition to substance ...

This 4-page paper provides a PEST analysis for the pharmaceutical industry in the United States. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the issue of patient dignity and the nurse's role in providing that for the patient. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is an 8 page paper discussing the history and services at the Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. The Tripler Army Medical Center, located for over fifty years on Moanalua Ridge in Honolulu, Hawaii, is not only known for its picturesque location and distinctive pink coral buildings but it is also known for its ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of this issue. The problem of state and federal funding for physical therapy is examined. The paper includes a letter to an Assemblyman supporting a pending bill. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page outline of the main features of each of these drugs and the situations which require their use. Generic names are provided as is a list of primary actions and potential side effects. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page overview of the therapeutic interventions which are often employed in treating ADHD. The author outlines the benefits and flexibility of occupational therapy and discourages a sole reliance on pharmacological intervention. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

An 8 page paper. Anemia is common among the elderly and its incidence increases with age. This paper reports the definition and criteria set by the World Health Organization for anemia. It also reports the recommendations from experts and groups for changing the standards for a diagnosis of anemia in elderly patients. The writer ...

A 9 page overview of the information which is available on the Internet regarding this genetic-based condition. The author reviews ten consumer-oriented web sites for content and presentation. Includes a table covering the major features of each of the reviewed site. No additional sources are listed.