Essays and Research Papers on Medical Issues

A 9 page research paper that examines Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The writer discusses etiology, symptoms and behavior, pharmacological and behavior therapies and recent research. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

3 pages in length. With the agonizing demise of Terri Schiavo, the question of what defines death has come to the forefront of philosophical and medical debate. When is a person dead? When they can no longer take care of themselves? When they have no quality of life? When there ...

A 9 page overview of the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of syphilis. This paper distinguishes between the various stages of the disease and notes the varied approaches to diagnosis and treatment that are required for each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses some of the recent opinion on stuttering in children, and possible treatment of the disorder. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page overview of the human respiratory system and how asthma can affect it. This paper explores options for the diagnosis and treatment of this complicated condition. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the issue of the frontal deterioration hypothesis and cognitive decline with age. Specifically, this paper relates the issue of dementia and the assessments of mental decline.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the risk factors, incidence, symptoms, impact of nutrition and exercise, prevention strategies and treatment options for diabetes, primarily concentrating on type 2 diabetes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper is a critical analysis of a journal article that tackles this controversial subject. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page essay that argues that acupuncture should be used more extensively and preferred over drug therapy. The traditional stance of Western culture and Western medicine is to regard ancient Chinese medicine, with its herbal remedies and needles, as superstition. However, contemporary medical practitioners are beginning to realize that this attitude is not only ...

A 10 page consideration of pain treatment in the elderly patient. This paper emphasizes a three-pronged approach to pain management. This approach includes adequate pain assessment, constant monitoring, and the willingness to use both pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention in pain treatment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page discussion of the potential benefits of Yoga in treating this complicated condition. The author emphasizes that no definitive proof has been found that Yoga does benefit asthma. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

6 pages in length. To sustain one's existence beyond what is widely considered as a reasonable semblance of life quality has sparked an inordinate amount of controversy between those who support or oppose the notion of nutritional withdrawal as a way in which to aide a terminal or comatose patient's demise. Given the ...

An 8 page discussion of the factors that contribute to obesity. Although the problem of obesity has plagued mankind since ancient times, it was never as prevalent as it is today. That prevalence can be related to two factors: less energy expenditure currently needed to obtain food, and a change in the way ...

This 3 page paper describes some of the aspects of the hospital IT department. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at three different articles than consider the differences in access to treatment for depression among various patient groups in the US. The paper reviews the articles summarizing the content and interpreting the results. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses Lamisil's properties, effects, conditions to be considered before it's prescribed and other aspects of the drug. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 19 page overview of coronary artery disease. This paper reviews the causes, etiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment. Clinical considerations are delineated as are follow-up strategies such as rehabilitation and education. Bibliography lists 24 sources.

A 6 page paper evaluating a patient-centered mental health occupation therapy program as described by Dressler and MacRae (1998). The paper assesses the program according to a prescribed list of qualities leading to recovery, concluding that the program is consistent with the principles of recovery. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the benefit of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as an alternative therapy for those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page marketing plan for a new concept in women's health care. WomensHealth is a startup women's wellness center providing service primarily from a mobile office that will travel to office buildings, factories, malls and anywhere there is a concentration of women needing fast and affordable access to basic health care as well ...

This 5+ page paper discusses some of the problems and issues facing the managers of managed care programs. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A 4 page paper examining some hospitals' approaches to implementing real-time database applications for patient information and care provider use. Included are examples from Duke, El Camino Hospital, VA San Diego Healthcare System. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 10 page paper which discusses all the aspects of the antidepressant drug escitalopram. The bibliography has 6 sources.

This 5 page paper is a review of an article entitled "Perception of Geometric Illusions in Hemispatial Neglect" by Tony Ro and Robert Rafal. The authors tested one patient using Muller-Lyer and Judd illusions to determine if geometric illusions are processed preattentively. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Although this 10 page paper is a continuation of PGrrthsp.rtf, which discussed establishing a rapid response team in a hospital, it also stands on its own in terms of change processes. The writer defines what a Theory of Change is and explains two change theories, one by Conners and one by Lewin. The writer also ...