Essays and Research Papers on Medicine / Mixed issues

An 8 page paper which examines the history and uses of garlic. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at how dentists use radiation when taking X-Rays of the teeth and mouth. A history is provided. Dangers and safety issues are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 20 page paper gives an indepth look at the definition of eating disorder, the medical history of treatment, most successful treatments and future innovative treatments. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the political perspective of this book by William McNeill that gives a potted history of the world in terms of the spread of disease. In looking at the way it has been treated and perceived as well as the way it was recorded we can gain an understanding the ...

This 8 page paper examines the history of AIDS and AIDS research. It is argued that more research needs to be done or more people will die. The concept of the AIDS vaccine is explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper that reports a brief history of the generic pharmaceutical industry. Examples of generic companies are provided and the writer comments on the effect of the generic companies on the pharmaceutical industry. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 10 page paper which discusses the history and the current situation of asbestos as it relates to its position as an occupational carcinogen. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the history and condition of cloning and discusses the risks. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 15 page paper examines the disease as well as a potential cure. Some history in respect to gene therapy is noted. The uses of gene therapy are discussed. Scientific studies are relayed. Bibliography lists 21 sources.

A 10 page paper that offers a comprehensive overview of massage therapy beginning with an introduction and short history of this alternative treatment approach. Different massage techniques as well as models are described. Research studies, including data, are included that illustrate the benefits of massage. Also, the report of one patient who was ...

An 8 page discussion of the toxicity of valium (diazepam, which is a benzodiazepine. The writer discusses its history, epidemiology, pharmacology and toxicity. This paper includes an outline, which is a little over 1 page. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page overview of the steps that might be taken when evaluating an elderly patient complaining of chest pain and who has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), smoking and pneumonia. The author emphasizes the importance of a thorough evaluation and provides eight questions ...

A 4 page overview of the transition medicine has made since its earliest history. Greek physicians and their successors were at the helm of this transition. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the bacteria Proteus Vulgaris; its history, the diseases associated with it, transmission, prevention and treatment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8-page paper focuses on various questions concening the late 20th century problem of "mad cow" disease in Britain, the resultant ban on British beef throughout the EU, and the resulting British policy on non-cooperation. Also under discussion was the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease during 2001. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines the affects of European diseases upon aboriginal people of the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In 6 pages the author discusses the Black Death in Europe.The Black Death was also known as the Black Plague. This plague was catastrophic to the population of Europe during the fourteenth century. The Black Death killed a great number of the population. It knew no cultural or socioeconomic boundary, killing peasant ...

A 3 page essay that compares the state of medical knowledge in Europe versus the Islamic world during the Middle Ages. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page overview of the epidemiology and societal effects of the black death. Otherwise known as the bubonic plague, this disease is the result of Yersinia pestis, a bacteria passed from infected rodents to man through fleas and from one man to another through infected body fluids. Recounts the horrors of the ...

This 4 page paper looks at the pandemic and how the U.S. and European nations are giving out vaccines. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15 page research paper that examines the law concerning genetic testing and whether or not health insurers can use test results that show that an individual has a genetic tendency towards a disease as grounds for canceling or not providing coverage. The writer particularly focuses on the comprehensive law enacted by the state of ...

This 3 page paper considers the right of an adult refuses treatment, even if this results in death. The paper starts by looking at the principle of the sanctity of life and when this may be secondary to patient wishes. Then the issue of advance directives is considered looking at what they are and when ...

A 20 page research paper that answers 5 questions pertaining to medical ethics and medical law. Topics covered include ERISA tort cases; handling of ethical situations, such as a patient choosing to forego life-saving procedures; and malpractice cases. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses four different issues. The first is a brief explanation of the Stark law, if it affects medical coding, the second is about the importance of diversity in health care organizations, the third is about advertising in healthcare with an example of a possibly unethical advertisement, and the last is ...

A 4 page discussion of the importance of standards released by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) in 2003 in addressing wrong site surgeries. These measures have three important components: 1. preoperative verification, 2. marking, and 3. patient involvement in the marking process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.