Essays and Research Papers on Medical Issues

6 pages in length. Dr. Henry Lindlahr, author of Philosophy of Natural Therapeutics, advocates the natural approach to health and wellness. In his work he firmly espouses alternative means of application in both a preventive and treatment mode, contending that society has moved much too far away from ancient methods of natural therapies. ...

This 5 page paper considers the developments in infection control over this pivotal period. Starting with the international development in microbiology, including the contributions of people such as Agostino Bassi de Lodi, Ignaz Semmelweiss, Louis Pasteur, Joseph Lister and Robert Koch. The paper then goes on to consider how the United Kingdom dealt with public ...

5 pages in length. Howard Waitzkin's book The Second Sickness is a culmination of the Marxist-oriented analysis considering the current contradictions in society that form the basics of problems in the health-care systems. This book explains the structures of oppression and the social origins of illness, which, because of corporate interference in health care, have emerged as even ...

A 9 page paper discussing this condition, which is elevated levels of any blood lipid including cholesterol. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and attention to changing that statistic increasingly has moved from treatment to prevention. It has been believed that hyperlipidemia can be used as a predictor and risk ...

An 8 page discussion of the neurological and environmental processes involved in memory formation and utilization. Emphasizes that the physiology of the phenomena of memory formation is extremely complex. It is a process which is directly associated with the hippocampus area of the brain and involves a number of neurological interactions between the ...

8 pages in length. Depth perception is what keeps humans from colliding with other objects in their path; without the proper development of depth perception, an individual's ability to judge proximity to another object is significantly impaired. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the following issues as they relate to developmental disabilities: federal definition; standardized testing; classification; historical trends and treatments; normalization and social role valorization; social services; supplemental benefits; and guardianship. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the potential impacts of Escherichia coli in the summer camp/day care situation. Describes the epidemiology of the disease, emphasizing the 1994 outbreak at a Virginia summer camp which affected a total of twenty children and counselors. Outlines the importance of preventative measures in food storage, preparation, and serving ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this preventable disorder. FAS is defined and FAE is touched on. Characteristics are described in detail. New research in the area of prevention is also provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A paper which looks at aspects of the psychological trauma suffered by breast cancer patients as a result of surgical procedures, and the way in which this relates both to personal self-image, the way in which society as a whole perceives women, in terms of their physical form, and the role of health-care professionals in ...

A 5 page discussion of the ethical and medical reasons for either allowing or excluding family members during certain emergency medical situations. Emphasizes that the decision as to whether or not to allow family member attendance is really dependent on the family and the patient. While some family members obviously provide a needed ...

A 5 page discussion of the pros and cons of euthanasia. Notes the 1975 case of Karen Ann Quinlan which brought the topic of euthanasia into public consciousness along with the current day challenges of a mercy killing in Australia by an Aussie equivalent of Dr. Kervorkian, Dr. Philip Nitschke. Emphasizes that while ...

A 5 page research paper that examines what science knows about phantom pain and how it is being treated. Phantom pain is frequently a problem for amputees who continue to feel pain in their missing limb even years after its loss. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Cranial Osteopathy – An Overview: This 6-page essay details the most current information relevant to Cranial Osteopathy. This form of alternative medicine is espoused as a reliable treatment for vast numbers of physiological ailments that are ‘failed’ by standard medical therapies. Nonetheless, it remains wholly unproven. Bibliography lists 5 sources. SNCranos.doc

The world of today presents changes in all areas of health, including life expectancy, fertility rates, infectious diseases and health inequalities. This 5 page paper explores the concept of the 'miracle drug' as well as the application of the placebo effect. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page paper discussing the feasibility of Good Health Hong Kong, manufacturer of formulations used in traditional Chinese medicine and operator of traditional pharmacies, expanding to London, San Francisco, New York and Sydney. The paper discusses the rise of the mainstream medical community in the US, the trend toward increased patient involvement in their own health care ...

(5 pp) How do you make a convincing argument to convince someone that they should participate in an organ donation program? Do you appeal to their sense of the continuation of life? Do you site those people who will die without a transplant? Or, do you just claim it is 'the ...

A 10 page overview of the utilizaiton of photography in medicine. Outlines still analogical photographic techniques as well as digital imaging in testing and treatment applications. Complements the explanation of these applications with an explanation of the use of video photography in telemedicine. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

Skin Disorders – An Overview: This 7-page essay examines a number of skin disorders and issues relevant to their causation, symptomolgy, manifestation, and the like. The skin is alive, and as such is capable of doing incredible things. It protects one from the sun, inclement weather and dangerous substances, while also being instrumental in ...

A 5 page paper discussing how, in our electronic age, medical information has been woefully fragmented and ineffective for any application other than historical ones for many health care providers, and in a scenario all too common, it has been far from allowing instantaneous access. An integrated information system can be a boon in improved patient outcomes, and ...

A 7 page paper discussing some of the research involving the use of tetracycline (and other drugs) in pediatric patients. The only consistent message about the use of tetracycline in pediatric patients is that it should not be used in patients younger than twelve. The antibiotic remains the most effective one available against Lyme disease is tetracycline, ...

Antidepressants are used to supplement the neurotransmitter substances noradrenaline or serotonin in the brain. This 5 page paper discusses briefly the three types of antidepressants, with a closer look at Zoloft in comparison to the tricyclic class of antidepressants. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper considers the concerns of a mother who has just been told her child has been diagnosed as suffering form ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder). The paper is written in the form of a letter addressed to her own mother, in which she discusses her concerns and information she has discovered about the ...

This 19 page report discusses the fact that infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) results in a chronic lifelong infection and, most often, a significantly shortened lifespan. This report looks at the work of researchers who have documented the relationship between stress, affect, and immune response. Both stress and depression are considered components of the study known as psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) and have ...

A 10 page research paper that investigates the anatomy and physiology of carotid artery disease. The literature review examines briefly the physiology of this disease, and also discusses not only the most prominent surgical procedures used as interventions in the treatment of this disease, but also various factors that contribute to its progression. Bibliography lists ...