Essays and Research Papers on Medical Issues

This 8 page paper outlines the impacts of transfatty acids on blood pressure. This paper considers the connection between TFA and blood pressure relative to dietary considerations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page paper discussing all general aspects of adjusting to retirement. Citizens of most developed nations are not saving enough of their incomes to provide them with the retirement years enjoyed by those who retired in the 1980s and 1990s, and the economic conditions that existed then likely will not return. Those ...

A paper which considers the physiological changes which occur at the fracture site in a closed fracture of the lower limb in the first 24 hours after injury and the way that these relate to subsequent healing processes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper discussses the concepts of advanced directives and living wills, and discusses what a living will is comprised of. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the concept of Incurred but Not Reported (IBNR) and why it's a problem for managed care and medical institutions. The paper discusses some solutions for the IBNR problem as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page overview of the phenomena of antibiotic resistance. The author discusses the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance placing a specific emphasis on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL), and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper examines CAM and looks at reasons for its promotion as well as reasons for criticisms against it. Several things are discussed including the influence of the media. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses historical development and evolution, philosophy, how the therapy is practiced, what constitutes practice of the therapy, desired outcomes, training and qualifications, current licensing and governmental regulation, and clinical studies documenting the benefits as they relate to homeopathic medicine. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the various implications of antibiotic resistance. Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance are discussed. An emphasis is placed on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL), and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page overview of the many factors which could translate into stress for a K-9 officer. The author asserts that these factors exist not only on the street but at the office. A working definition of stress is provided along with an overview of its symptoms. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 7 page paper examines lipids, what they are and their constituent fatty acids. The paper discusses the chemical structure of the fatty acids and the various lipids as well as where they are found and their functions. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the issues offered by Rayna Rapp in her book: Testing Women, Testing the Fetus. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper discusses the views of euthanasia by David Callahan and John Lachs as a means of understanding the case both for and against euthanasia. Kantanian ethics are discussed along with the differing opinions of both men. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 4 page research paper that examines the topic of death and dying from a medical standpoint, but also argues that is more than a medical event and should be approached with sociological, cultural and ethical considerations in mind. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper examples a personal development plan for someone intending to go into the nursing profession. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at hemoglobinopathies and hemoglobin electrophoresis(also known as Hgb electrophoresis) . The paper starts by explaining the basis of electrophoresis; what it is and how it works. The paper then considers the processes of hemoglobin electrophoresis and the meaning of different results and disorders that the test can identify. The bibliography ...

A 7 page paper discussing risks faced by a local retirement community. The long-awaited reform in Medicare may change payment structures in the future, but any changes that may occur long-term are not worth considering here. Changes that may or may not occur in Medicare do not provide a solid base from which ...

A 16 page paper. Historically, it has been believed that early oral feeding following colon rectal surgery is not possible. Instead, the traditional protocol is to withhold oral feeding until the resolution of ileus. These beliefs are based on practices that are more than 100 years old. Science has come a long way since then. ...

15 pages in length. The ever-progressing nature of medical technology has rendered the mental health industry a recipient of myriad psychopharmacological drugs that help patients afflicted with a number of conditions; from schizophrenia to bipolar and borderline disorder to depression, the extent to which psychopharmacological drugs have improved quality of life is both grand and ...

This 14 page paper provides an overview of sickle cell anemia and a case study. Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) is the result of changes in genetic disease that results from changes in the chemical composition of hemoglobin, the protein that transports oxygen in red blood cells (RBCs). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the book in the context of a hypothetical example provided by a student. In a letter addressed to the Commissioner of New York State's Health Department, a student relays how the book may be used to initiate unique public service announcements. No additional sources cited.

This 4-page paper discussses brain tumors, their causes and symptoms, treatments and other information. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of cholesterol and the efforts to reduce serum cholesterol. Current research reflects a number of different functions and properties of cholesterol in the human body. This research study outlines the value in understanding the properties and functions of cholesterol.

A 14 page paper which provides an overview of botox as it is used for wrinkles. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page review of the book by Anne Fadiman. The tale of a young Hmong girl whose treatment for a severe form of epilepsy is impended by miscommunications and misunderstandings between the medical establishment and her traditional family. The author of this paper asserts that a little more effort to communication with ...