Essays and Research Papers on Medical Issues

This 4 page paper considers whether parents should be able to control their unborn child's genetic makeup. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 18 page paper which examines the current diagnosis and treatment of this common medical condition. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

7 pages in length. Technological advancement is routinely heralded as the saving grace of the human race; with people living longer and – for the most part – healthier lives by virtual of medical technology, the elderly are able to age with a greater quality of life. However, there are downsides to the ...

This 9 page paper provides an overview of research that has been conducted in recent years that shows how the theories that have been applied to understanding memory have been used to support brain research, including brain imaging and lesions studies. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A 4 page overview of the factors that enter into COPD rehabilitation The author emphasizes the importance of patient selection and program design. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at Gilda's experience with ovarian cancer. Primary, secondary and tertiary medical care is discussed as it respects this case. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper focuses on the book It's Always Something, which is an autobiographical account of Gilda Radner's ordeal with ovarian cancer. The paper examines medical ethics and the types of medical care provided to this Saturday Night Live star. No additional sources cited.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the effects of zinc occupancy on human o6-alkylguanine-DNA allkyltranferase. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the issue of presurgical anxiety. This paper uses a concept analysis format. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a patient treatment plan for a person suffering from constipation and hemorrhoids. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines what amnesia is and how people, and loved ones, can cope with the problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the idea that as a society, Americans have chosen to "sacrifice" the lives of people under age 50 to colon cancer, rather than imposing a cost of screening at a younger age. It also considers mandatory annual screening for the entire population as a viable way to end this ...

A 4 page paper. The OTC pain relief market has begun to grow, following the problems with prescription drugs, such as Vioxx. This essay discusses this market, provides Tylenol's market share, how Bayer increased the market for Aleve and why Tylenol is a leader. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing this most deadly form of skin cancer, the fastest-growing of all cancers of all types in terms of new diagnoses each year. The paper discusses causes, treatment, prognosis and prevention. An accompanying PowerPoint presentation is available. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page paper providing the environmental analysis section of a larger strategic plan for HHH, a home health care company. Internal factors that can be expected to affect the business over the next decade are rising costs and uninsured patients; external factors are rising costs, the aging population and the diabetes epidemic. ...

A 5 page paper discussing TQM's applicability to healthcare organizations. The paper discusses TQM's data-based decision making; participative decision making; the centrality of customer service; measurement; quality tools; and empowerment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which considers research into the phenomenon of ageing, with specific reference to DNA and changes which take place at the cellular level. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

3 pages in length. The general research problem Lipman et al (2000) attempt to address revolves around the relationship between children with Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes and the prevalence of cardiovascular disease as a complication. The predominant coupling of cardiovascular disease and Type 1 diabetes in children requires a greater understanding of environmental ...

This 5 page paper provides an outline and annotated bibliography for a future project on resistance by family members to the process of death and dying for HIV/AIDS patients. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This is a 3 page paper which discusses how ionized drugs can be absorbed by the body. The bibliography has 1 source.

A 3 page research paper that discusses whether or not a team of researchers selected the right statistical tools for their study. The writer defines and discusses t-tests. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page executive summary of a report concluding that a hospital needs to replace obsolete operating room lights. Reasons for replacement includes insignificant cost differential in replacing bulbs vs replacing the entire system; better patient outcome; better working conditions; possible reduced malpractice insurance premium rates for the hospital; and greater productivity. A ...

A 6 page paper which indicates that anabolic steroids are beneficial in many medical applications. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of blood sampling and hemolysis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper is a policy memo, designed to discuss the significance of a single-payer health care initiative in Massachusetts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.