Essays and Research Papers on Medical Treatment

5 pages in length. One of the greatest common denominators between chicken pox and measles is that virtually every child will have experienced the discomfort of both diseases before reaching puberty. These two highly contagious conditions are perfect for the hotbed of germs found at schools, parks and anywhere else that children congregate; ...

A 6 page paper which discusses the pros and cons of stem cell research. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page overview of recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines in hand hygiene. This paper reviews organism susceptibility to soap and water as well as to alcohol solutions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. Using prevalence data from the CDC, the writer compares the awareness levels for the state of California as compared to national data for the year 2003. The writer then discusses implications of the data. 1 Graph and 1 Table are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

7 pages in length. The writer provides the foundation of a community center where those with OCD can not only obtain information about self-care but also interpretation of otherwise hard to understand medical information. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses Landsteiner's discover of immunohistochemistry as it relates to blood typing. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the psychotherapeutic drug Xanax. This paper argues for the inclusion of this drug in the revised version of the DSM.

A 4 page overview of the considerations that must be made in educating ostomy patients how to administer self care. This paper walks the reader through changing the appliance as well as nutritional considerations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page review and examination of various articles which discuss issues related to loudness and intelligibility. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines research being done on ovarian cancer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page research paper that offers an overview of ovarian cancer by discussing signs and symptoms; facts, causes, diagnosis, stages, and treatment of this disease. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the disease syphilis, discussing causes, and treatments. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page research paper that offers an extensive literature review of epidemiological studies regarding the epidemic of obesity. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines Sickle Cell Anemia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines tuberculosis. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

7 pages in length. Cholesterol, a "soft, waxy substance" (Cholesterol) present in the bloodstream and body cell fats, is not the evil component of bad health to the extent that many believe when kept under control. Indeed, the body's inherent need for cholesterol makes it a critical factor in ongoing health and wellbeing; ...

This 4 page paper discusses the kidneys and renal failure; nursing assessment of such patients, including lab results and patient interaction; types of dialysis and finally, transplant. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the symptoms and treatment of the bacterial infection known as Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 30 page paper looks at the problem, causes and treatment of obesity. The paper starts with an introduction, defines what is meant by obesity and discusses the influences on obesity, including genetic, environmental and behavioural influences. The paper discusses the conditions that result from, or that are aggravated by, obesity, including diabetes and coronary ...

This 10 page paper examines the E.coli outbreak that occurred in the west at the Jack in the Box restaurants in 1993. What could have been done to prevent the outbreak is noted. Recommendations are made to prevent the spread of E.coli in the future. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 4 page overview of this often fatal condition. This paper discusses causes, symptoms, and therapies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page overview of influenza, its impacts, and addresses. This paper delineates the various subtypes and places an emphasis on Avian Flu. Vaccination is discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

A 4 page overview of the advances made in nuclear medicine. This paper addresses the field from the introduction of the x-ray to the modern utilization of digital imaging such as PET and SPECT scans. A variety of radiopharmaceuticals is listed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages in length. Considered both rare and potentially fatal, Guillain-Barre Syndrome is suspected to develop after certain vaccinations but most recognizably in the aftermath of a number of different viral and bacterial infections, particularly in the gastrointestinal region. Guillain-Barre - which impacts neurological function and causes limb weakness that typically starts in ...

A 3 page analysis of a research paper: Comparison Between Two Methods of Ovulation Induction: Clomiphene Alone and Clomophene +Tamoxifen in PCOS Patients by Ghafourzadeh et al. Bibliography lists 3 sources.