Essays and Research Papers on Medical Issues

This 5 page paper explores the advances in AIDS vaccine research beginning with President Clinton's initiative of 1997. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page report discusses the surgical technique most commonly known as LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis). It is the most promising and most effective surgical correction for poor vision currently available. With the LASIK procedure, the surgeon uses a razor-like instrument to gently lift a flap of the patient’s cornea and then uses a laser to reshape the area that ...

An 8 page paper discussing the view of this herb from the perspective of the mainstream medical community and from that of alternative medicine practitioners. The extract of this herb is widely used as an antidepressant as well as for several external conditions. It is the most commonly used antidepressant in Germany, where there have been several ...

A 7 page paper. While achromatopsia is indeed color blindness, it would be wrong to consider it an inconvenient condition. The fact is that there are a number of different forms of achromatopsia, some of which affect every aspect of the person's life. This essay describes the different types of this condition, the causes and ...

A 3 page paper which presents a critical care set-up for relatives of patient's in critical care. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which presents a critical analysis of competently caring for a patient who is deteriorating and whose blood pressure is dropping following bypass surgery. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page research paper that discussing the pervasive problem of controlling infection among elderly patients in a nursing home environment. The writer covers the most common infections of the urinary, respiratory and GI tract and also discusses the principal features of an infection control program. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

8 pages in length. The writer discusses the pathogenesis of mitral valve prolapse, with emphasis upon the pathophysiological changes that occur in the body and the progression of the condition. Diagnosis and treatment are addressed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

16 pages in length. With the ongoing technological advancements in the medical field, it is difficult to believe that infant mortality is still so prevalent in today's society. However, it is this very technology that provides the opportunity to avert infant death that is being overlooked as a means by which to address the ...

This 5 page paper considers the way in which language skills are developed in children with Downs Syndrome and how this differs from 'normal' development. The paper recognised the potential hearing problems, but goes on to consider the processing problems and their manifestation along with some of the positive results that have been obtained when ...

This 13 page paper gives a comprehensive overview of the social, emotional and physical factors involved in the process of transgenderism. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

10 pages in length. Chiropractic, a holistic alternative where the spine and joints are adjusted as a means by which to relieve pain, injuries and internal disorders, has long been looked upon as fringe medicine. Within the world of physical wellness, there are two very different approaches to the same goal: holistic and conventional. ...

A 9 page paper discussing X-linked agammaglobulinaemia (XLA), an immunodeficiency in which mature B lymphocyte cells fail to develop and Ig heavy chain rearrangement fails to progress as it should. The paper also discusses X-linked Hyper IgM Syndrome. Both conditions can result in decreased levels of IgA, IgG and IgE. XLA has been associated with greater incidence ...

6 pages in length. Research findings indicate that nearly eighteen million Americans suffer with the dangerous and exhausting effects of sleep apnea, in which certain mechanical and structural problems in the airway cause the interruptions in breathing during sleep. Telltale signs of a potential problem include loud snoring, obesity, high blood pressure and ...

A 5 page overview of the disease and current research. Testicular cancer has been known for generations, but formerly it was very rare. It still is not a common form of cancer, accounting for about 1 percent of all cancers in men. However, that one percent of all cancers still represents a 100 percent increase ...

An eight page paper which looks at investigations by the OHRP into various instances of irregularities and contravention of guidelines in relation to the care of human volunteers participating in clinical research trials. Bibliography lists 4 sources

A four page paper which looks at the pros and cons of voluntary and involuntary euthanasia and proposes that in the final analysis, the patient’s right to die with dignity should be paramount. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages. Prospective memory has been acknowledged by several authors to be the aspect of memory that most affects the ability to function in daily life, but has been rarely studied. An investigation into this topic in regard to this memory and brain injury will address areas of cognitive rehabilitation that are frequently lacking. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

A 10 page paper which discusses the epidemiology of Hepatitis C, how it relates to liver transplants and the recurrence of the disease after transplants. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of sleep disorders. While there is a focus on insomnia, there is attention paid to hypersomnia, circadian rhythm-based sleep disorder, narcolepsy, myoclonus and restless leg syndrome. The very dangerous condition of sleep apnea is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper presents biographical information as well as details about her well known Human Becoming Theory. Strengths and weaknesses of the theory are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper. A child who has a parent with Huntington's Disease has a 50-50 chance of inheriting HD. This is a fatal disease that progresses from minor symptoms to full incapacitation of the victim. This essay discusses: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and genetic factors involved with Huntington's. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper that provides a general overview of family-centered care, including the principles and elements on which it is based as well as the principles for collaboration between and among professionals. A brief discussion of how this model relates to children with special needs is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses women and depression and how it affects, or involves, menopause, work, family, and alcohol. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14 page report discusses a number of public health issues around the world and the involvement of the World Health Organization and the international pharmaceutical industry in combating them. The specialized health agency of the United Nations, the World Health Organization or WHO was established in 1948. Its international headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland, although it has regional organizations operating ...