Essays and Research Papers on Medical Treatment

This 3 page paper examines a case study in An Anthropologist On Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales by Oliver Sacks. Tourette's Syndrome is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 11 page overview of anemia as it manifests with ABO incompability, hemolytic anemia,sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, pernicious anemia,iron deficiency anemia, polycythemia, and leukemia. Symptoms, causes, and treatments are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on three physical diagnosis resulting from life-based stressors. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the relative advantages and disadvantages of this approach to catheterization as opposed to the use of central venous lines. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer very briefly discusses the above topics. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper responds to different questions, most of which involve medical coding beginning with the constructs that affect medical coding. Other topics include cost shifting, time studies, case mix management, implementing electronic medical records and ethical lapses of two physicians discussing a patient while riding in an elevator. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

3 pages in length. The writer discusses the pathophysiology of Phenytoin, the drug most commonly prescribed for epilepsy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page summation of an article on sickle cell disorders. The writer describes the article and then offers opinion on its content. No additional sources cited and citation is incomplete.

A 8 page literature review that discusses the controversy surrounding prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for prostate cancer. The writer discusses various issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper responds to two diverse topics. The first one discusses the question: Is medical coding the process of operationalizing the construct of "severity" -- or the construct itself? The writer determines the illness and severity is the construct. The second question is about medical consent forms and provides a real court ...

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the context of these two articles. No additional sources cited.

In four pages this paper discusses Hans Selye, examines his definition of stress, and considers his views on how stress affects people in life. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 3 page research paper that discusses risk reduction in relation to pancreatic cancer and hypertension. The writer relates both topics to improving diet and nutrition. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses genetic mutations, symptoms, causes and treatment as they relate to colorectal cancer. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses pathophysiology, diet and complications of type 2 diabetes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the role of a medical anthropologist in controlling malaria in Namibia. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 22 page paper. Research regarding eczema is reported, including appropriate statistical data, the explosive increase in cases over three decades, symptoms, diagnosis, causes and discussions, including impact on quality of life. Another section reports and discusses research and expert discussions about the management of atopic eczema. Management is a multi-faceted approach that involves ...

This 9 page paper discusses a peculiarly distressing form of the condition, that which afflicts infants and toddlers. It considers the importance of the issue, who it affects and how it impacts children’s development. It also considers what agencies are working on the problem and makes suggestions for further research and funding. Bibliography lists 6 ...

This 13 page paper uses Gibbs reflective cycle to examine an event; the use of a CT scan to assess the suitability of a patient for Avastin therapy. The cycle is used to assess improvements to patient treatment by reducing the level of exposure to radiation during the tests. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa discussing the definition, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses what spina bifida is, and how it affects teens who are living with it. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses migraine headaches and how they differ from ordinary headaches; symptoms and treatment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the progressive breakdown the body experiences as it succumbs to AIDS. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page research paper on dementia. Dementia is often regarded by the general public to be a common, and therefore, a “normal,” part of aging. However, dementia is not normal, but is, rather, a pathological condition that prevents individuals who develop this neurological disorder from living autonomously and fully. Individuals suffering from dementia often ...

This 3 page paper outlines three tasks which are the prevention and management of a potential medical crisis, the management of a treatment regimen, and controlling and hiding symptoms from casual friends and acquaintances. Bibliography lists 3 sources.