Essays and Research Papers on Medical Issues

15 pages in length. Nitric oxide (NO), a toxic, colorless gas that is formed by oxidation of nitrogen or ammonia, has long been considered a threat to man's physical being; however, current research has uncovered some startling evidence that nitric oxide is not only innocuous to the human body, but findings have indicated that ...

A 5 page paper. More than twenty years ago, prone positioning was suggested for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome but it has only been recently that this measure has been used clinically. This essay reports some of the research supporting moving the ARDS from supine to prone position. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. A concise paper on the symptoms, etiology and treatments for this disorder which affects a large number of the population today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. In a perfect world, artificial organs and tissues will finally reach the point of perfect utilization so that people will be spared the discomfort of making the donor decision for themselves or other loved ones. Indeed, the concept of organ donation and transplantation is one of complete selflessness, allowing ...

6 pages in length. When a medical facility is no longer necessary as a means by which to administer cancer treatment and the patient is moved back home, modern technology has made it possible for laypersons to not only be able to manage the medication on a daily basis but also do many other ...

A 55 page research paper that examines the use of clinical pathways in US hospitals and healthcare institutions. Clinical pathways are formulated so that they map-out the course of a medical or surgical intervention, and the expected outcome. By standardizing care, hospitals streamline their operations and make the most efficient use of both their available ...

This 5 page paper considers the way in which aggression and agitation may be treated in patients suffering from dementia. The paper includes behaviour management and the consideration of environmental factors as well as staff training. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A five page paper which considers organ donation and transplantation from a utilitarian perspective, and looks at whether the enforcement of donation does in fact serve the greater good of the community as a whole from a long-term viewpoint. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page overview of the arguments surround the practice of euthanasia. Suggests that the shoulder of responsibility for this practice should lie with the individual, not with either the proponents or opponents of the practice. Includes a 1/2 page Roman numeral outline. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the need for change in a clinical setting regarding intravenous medication overdoses. When a patient is admitted to the hospital and is receiving intravenous drugs, it is clear that he or she is already in a relatively fragile state. To obtain the overall incidence of overdose of intravenously administered medications, it will be necessary ...

This 5 page paper considers the difficult situation of a child being the potential carrier of a fatal condition; Beta Thalassemia .The paper looks at the arguments for and against her being tested for this condition using both the utilitarian approach and the Kantian approach. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

It has been contended and debated that chiropractic services are of benefit to children suffering from asthma. This 7 page paper explores the relationship between pediatric asthma and chiropractic treatment. Endnotes include a total of 12 sources.

A 5 page overview of the literature reporting on the status of knowledge regarding the factors which influence the adhesion of microbial organisms. Notes that many of these factors are the same in the oral environment as they are in other environments. Emphasizes the importance of the curvature and molecular configuration of the ...

A 5 page overview of the issues surrounding euthanasia. Provides a brief background of the practice and distinguishes between active and passive euthanasia. Suggests that death is a right, not a privilege to be withheld by either medical staff or family. Emphasizes the importance of a living will. Includes a one-half ...

This 20 page report discusses the fact that postmenopausal estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) has been repeatedly linked with breast cancer. Some studies show no increased risk for breast cancer. Others suggest there may be a slight increased risk, while still others say that there is an increased risk, but that it is minimal and occurs only after ten or more ...

10 pages in length. Diabetes is perhaps one of the most debilitating and dangerous diseases known to mankind; however, it is just as silent and invisible as a burglar in the dead of night. This chronic disease can affect anyone at any time of his or her life, significantly damaging kidney function, eyesight ...

A 6 page overview of the Catch 22 situation which exists among black Americans regarding the need for transplant organs and their own reluctance to donate those organs. Addresses the concerns which exist in regard to organ donation and the steps which can be taken to overcome those concerns. Bibliography lists 8 sources. ...

A 12 page overview of canine oral spirochetes, concentrating on Treponema denticola, Treponemapectinovorum, and Treponema maltophilum. Notes that although oral microflora cannot be held solely responsible for the presence or absence of periodontal disease and associated conditions, thesemicroflora do manifest differently in healthy verses diseased tissue. This observation is true both in the species ...

5 pages in length. Chiropractic lends itself to addressing spinal misalignment – subluxation – a situation that practitioners claim can overwhelmingly and adversely impact the entire body. When the spine is out of alignment, undesirable pressure points are formed that create a domino effect as the misalignment continues to worsen. If everything ...

A 12 page survey of today's cataract surgery and the health promotion opportunity it presents. This is one of the oldest surgical repairs and one that formerly required a good deal of recuperation time. Advances in technique have served not only to make the surgery less expensive than it could be, they also have improved the ...

A 7 page overview of the concerns of a community assessment for health care concerns. Uses Atlantic County New Jersey as an example of a community with a number of health care concerns which are important in the self-care deficit theory. Provides statistical tables of the demographic, mortality, and disease factors impacting this ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the relationship between exposure to the sun and the development of skin cancer. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12 page report discusses the effects of volatile (inhalation) anesthetics on G-proteins. G proteins are a key to the chemical “switches” that get take place in order to communicate messages in the body. As the receptors react, they change shape which then allows for the G protein to also change. It releases the a GDP molecule and grabs onto ...

This 11 page paper applauds this vilified drug by looking into pharmacological aspects. Many details of the drug are outlined, including dosage information, side effects and contraindications. Anxiety disorders are defined and the thesis that Valium has been unfairly reviewed is proven through research on the drug itself. Bibliography lists 10 sources. ...

This 5 page paper reviews an article by Rosegrant that documents problems with tiered pricing for immunizations in order to accommodate third world countries. Pricing models are used to reach solutions for this dilemma. Bibliography lists 1 source.