Essays and Research Papers on Medical Issues

An 8 page overview of the etiology and treatment of this systolic condition. This paper describes the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis as well as diagnostic criteria and treatments. While surgical interventions, and even highly experimental procedures such as stem cell transplants are employed in some cases, by far the most common intervention ...

This 8 page paper ultimately argues against surrogate motherhood but looks at both sides of the issue. Various positions are explored. Kantian ethics, Utilitarianism and Ayn Rand's views are all considered and applied to the topic. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which provides an overview of why it is so difficult to access adequate primary care, and how this reality can perhaps be changed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This paper is a study of the Glioma Brain Tumor, with some emphasis placed on GBM. The paper examines the symptoms and treatment of gliomas, as well as the causes of the disease. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the traditional path of approval by the FDA and the new fast track method. Problems with the new quick method are explored. Legal aspects of the FDA's role are include which are replete throughout the paper. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

12 pages in length. Human beings have become so entangled within the limitations of mortal existence that few even realize, much less accept, the extent to which traumatic and stressful healing can take place resides far beyond the stringent realm of mortality's temporal state. That alternative healing devices, such as those developed by ...

An 8 page paper discussing the chemical action of insulin, which has been misunderstood for decades. As researchers made discoveries that led them to believe they had discovered answers, frequently it was revealed that all that had been "discovered" was more questions. After decades of believing that excess sugar in the diet does ...

A 10 page paper discussing the growing use of qualitative research methods in clinical settings, focusing on the value of the interview as a data collection tool. Qualitative research still is not accepted as valid by all the medical community, but the fact remains that valid, reliable qualitative research can give insights that cannot ...

A 6 page contention that medicine has shifted dramatically over the past several decades from a discipline which concentrates solely the science of our anatomy and physiology to a discipline which recognizes not only the hard scientific facts of physiology but also the importance of psychological and sociological factors. Medicine has shifted from the ...

This page 9 paper looks at the unusual trait of Synesthesia, where people see sounds and have other unusual sensory experiences. General information is provided inclusive of etiology, new research and history. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page report discusses the differences between Tegaderm™, or transparent film dressings and the traditional gauze-pad-tape form of dressing for a central venous catheter. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 11 page discussion of this complex psychological condition. This paper accesses the condition, and its treatment, from a pharmacological and therapeutic standpoint, outlining the biophysiological associations of the condition as well as the importance of the therapeutic environment. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the association of depression and bypass surgery. There are more than a half million coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries done in the United States each year. Depression has been associated with the surgery for years, either as a condition existing before the surgery or as something that ...

This 9 page paper discusses the phenomenon of modern medicine adopting some of the practices of the alternative medicine practioners. Examples are given from the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of the problems encountered by the mentally ill in receiving adequate care and insurance coverage for that care. Although medical insurance often allow some degree of payment in policy they are not always cooperative in providing reimbursement for costs incurred and, even more disturbingly, seem to be more interested in ...

A 5 page overview of sleep hygiene, the term physicians apply to the collection of physiological, sociologic, and behavioral factors which control the quality of sleep that an individual either suffers from or enjoys. This paper outlines those factors and suggests methods for improving the quality of sleep. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This paper discusses evidence that certain forms of calcium (such as that found in the over-the-counter supplement Prelief) can help reduce symptoms of IC. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Sickle Cell Anemia, its symptoms, causes, new research efforts, diagnosis, and possible cures. Quotes given from National Institute of Health scientists. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper discusses the synthetic steriod methylprednisolone and its positive impact on spinal cord injuries. The drug itself is discussed, as well as what happens when the spinal cord is injured, and how the drug helps heal and even regenerated some of the tissues. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines fiber optics, illustrating their use in medicine, telecommunications and other fields. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page critique of “The Quiet Room” by L. Schiller and A. Bennett. The 1994 book “The Quiet Room: A Journey Out of the Torment of Madness” by Lori Schiller and Amanda Bennett, tells the story of Schiller’s struggle with the illness, treatment and lifestyle of a schizophrenic. The book is important ...

A 6 page research paper that explores the concept of patient autonomy, which is a factor that impacts the theoretical basis of all areas of nursing practice, and concerns the moral and legal right of competent individuals to make decisions affecting their lives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the topic of polypharmacy and why the medical officer should be in control of such issues at an acute care facility. The topic of polypharmacy is explored in depth. Problems are duly noted and some suggestions are provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page report discusses assessment of older adults in terms of a social, emotional, physical, and/or cognitive status. Accurate assessment is essential for care and treatment and must take advantage of appropriate guidelines and skills that are utilized by people trained and aware of the nuances of geriatric assessment. Bibliography lists 8 sources. ...

This 12 page report discusses the genetic problem of Prader-Willi Syndrome. Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) can be described by the deceptively simple statement that it is a neurobehavioral disorder that is most often the result of genetic problem related to the absence of a specific chromosome (number 15). A special focus in this report is on ...