Essays and Research Papers on Medical Issues

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the topic, but ends with a pro position. History, case studies and many facts and figures are included in this paper that is chock full of details. Kevorkian and his escapades are duly noted but not supported. Still, the freedom of ending one's life is. ...

A 10 page paper defining congestive heart failure (CHF) and discussing pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment and patient education. A complex condition that can result either from underlying conditions or from precipitating factors, one team of researchers declares CHF to be the most costly cardiovascular disorder and health care problem for the next century. ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing Lynn Payer’s text “Medicine & Culture”. In Lynn Payer’s text “Medicine & Culture: Varieties of Treatment in the United States, England, West Germany, and France” first published in 1988, Payer discusses the radical differences in diagnosis, treatment and philosophy in regards to similar cases within those countries. What ...

This is a 4 page paper discussing the philosophical arguments presented in regards to cloning. Philosophical arguments against the process of cloning, a medical procedure of duplicating genetic code (DNA) of individuals in order to produce a new generation of “duplicates”, is not only based on the moral considerations raised by those in society in ...

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 ...

This 5 page paper provides information on precautions suggested by the CDC. Financial considerations and how these precautions affect patient care are also discussed. Contact, airborne and droplet precautions are each explained in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page overview of the a metabolic and inflammatory disorder known as gout. The author describes the condition, the best means of diagnosis, and its causes. While diet and lifestyle changes are beneficial in preventing gout the most effective treatment is pharmacological. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses H. R. 1723 / S. 830, also known as the Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2001. The paper offers an introduction, which explains the underlying reasons for the introduction of this bill. The major provisions of the bill are explained along with the benefits and impact such ...

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 10 page paper which discusses various aspects of stem cells. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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

A 5 page overview of the various causes and treatments for depression. This paper emphasizes that depression is quite diverse in its manifestations and physiological causes. Consequently there is a multitude of pharmacological approaches to treating the various conditions we lump into that broad category of “depression”. The three most basic pharmacological ...

A 5 page review of the relationship between various physiologic and environmental stressors and heart disease. The author defines stress, stressor and describes the various parameters used to assess cardiovascular reactivity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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 ...

This 3 page annotated bibliography reflects 8 sources which are against cloning. Information on each source includes an interpretation in respect to how useful each source is.

12 pages in length. Living and dying in Indonesia is sometimes said to be one and the same. With the vast and overwhelming aspects of poverty, environmental degradation and gross overpopulation – to name but a few – some senior citizens actually look forward to crossing over from one's mortal state into a ...

A 9 page paper discussing the possible toxic effects of this widely used over the counter analgesic. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) has been available over the counter for more than 40 years. It may be the most common analgesic for self-medication, and it frequently is used in hospitals as well. Overdose can lead to ...

4 pages in length. The incidence of bacterial meningitis is relatively low in developed nations such as the United States; however, developing nations such as Africa are victims of inadequate preventive health care, compromised living conditions and insufficient treatment availability that act synergistically to create one of the most prominent global populations where the ...

This 5 page paper looks at this type of art therapy. Uses discussed include hospitals, schools and nursing home settings. How photography is used in the healing process is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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 ...

A 5 page paper reviewing the data presentation of a journal article and making suggestions for improvement for clarity and visual attractiveness. Data presentation does not serve only those seeking to replicate the study, of course. Presented data provides support and credibility for the results of the study as they are discussed by ...

A 6 page review of the relationship between various physiologic and environmental stressors and heart disease. The author defines stress, stressor and describes the various parameters used to assess cardiovascular reactivity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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.