Essays and Research Papers on Medicine / Mixed issues

This 10 page report discusses one of the world’s most powerful, innovative, and forward thinking organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. Merck offers a broad range of products that have been designed to help people with problems ranging to Asthma (“Singulair”) to the need for Zocor (medication designed to help control cholesterol). Merck ranks as number 34 in the Fortune ...

A 6 page overview of the benefits of massage therapy in treating multiple sclerosis. Emphasizes that while there is little direct research regarding the positive effects of massage on multiple sclerosis in particular, there is considerable evidence that massage can be beneficial in relieving many of the discomforts such as those associated with the ...

This five-page-paper presents a discussion about the benefits of cloning. Bibliography lists five sources.

This 6 page paper addresses the subject of herbal medicines and whether or not they should be used in conjunction with prescription drugs. Echinacea and St. John's wort are specifically mentioned. The paper concludes that using herbal products can be beneficial but caution should prevail. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 12 page paper explores both sides of the controversy and concludes that brain cancer is not caused by radiation emitted from cell phones. Many studies are cited in this paper that is chock full of facts about the cell phone as well as the claims against their manufacturers. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page research paper that investigates care plans for diabetes patients. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. When one considers the fact that a single individual can give life to more than seven people, it is astounding to think that anyone would not consider organ donation. However, there are those who cannot see past their own personal concerns, knowing full well that once they are dead, ...

A 9 page paper discussing the history and current state of the health maintenance organization (HMO) portion of the health care industry and Kaiser Permanente. Founded in the 1930s for the employees of Kaiser Industries, Kaiser Permanente is one of the oldest of the HMOs and it claims it is the largest as well. With more ...

This 100 page paper considers the use of functional analysis and assessment to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of treatment in an outpatient setting. In particular, this paper looks at the pediatric rehabilitation setting and considers the use of a functional analysis and assessment protocol as a component of the planning for patient treatment. ...

This 55 page paper provides an overview of the central issues in addressing patient safety in clinical trials. This paper assesses the current perspectives, regulatory audit findings and suggestions, plans and strategies for improvement. In addition, this research study also considers the nature of IND safety assessments and prevalent issues like informed consent. ...

A 7 page overview of neuronal function in relation to motor skills. Delineates the impact of cerebral palsy on motor skill development. Concludes that the exact causes of cerebral palsy are not known. What is known, however, is that the condition is characterized by impeded neuronal function and that this impedance translates ...

10 pages in length. This in-depth analysis of the Schering-Plough pharmaceutical company discusses the company, its divisions, a complete financial analysis, as well as what consumers can expect from the company. The Schering-Plough website is analyzed as to its completeness and accessibility to consumers, and the paper also considers recent acquisitions and mergers by this coporation.

10 pages in length. The Medicine Shoppe is described on their website as "an international chain of franchise pharmacies with more than 1,200 locations throughout forty-six of the contiguous United States - making us the 6th largest pharmacy group in the country." This paper takes a detailed look at the business end of the Medicine Shoppe industry and franchise ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the inherent differences between homeopathy and conventional medicine, as well as addresses issues pertaining to the spiritual aspects of homeopathy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An Overview of Somatropin, Its Relation to the Endocrine System and Role in Human Development and Health : A 5 page overview of the importance of growth hormone in the human body. Contends that growth hormone can have a tremendous impact on both children and adults. It can manifest itself in both ...

This 5 page report discusses tinea capitis, most commonly known as “ringworm.” The predominant organism, Trichophyton tonsurans, can produce a variety of scalp findings, ranging from mild pruritus (itching) to obvious and severe alopecia (hair loss). Approximately three to eight percent of American children are affected, and up to one third of in-house contacts are asymptomatic carriers. The condition is relatively ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the current literature regarding the use of telemedicine and the impacts that this emerging service focus has on improving healthcare in rural communities. This paper assesses 10 references selected on the topic and outlines their utility for a study on this subject. Bibliography lists 10 ...

This 10 page paper considers three central organizational concepts, leadership, change and conflict. This paper then goes on to consider the implications for relationships/interrelationships in the organizational setting. This paper provides an overview of the current literature and reflects on the implications in a healthcare environment. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the issue of AIDS, the development of AIDS activism and the social limitations imposed upon the process of addressing this problem. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 9 page discussion of pregnancy and birth outcome in relation to preterm labor, preterm delivery and low birthweight babies. Emphasizes that pregnancy and birth outcome are obviously associated with a variety of factors other than the presence or absence of prenatal care alone. These factors include family structure, economic and racial classification, ...

This 5 page report discusses eating disorders and the role played by the media in their development. Some of the modern world’s most pervasive images are those of what it means to be beautiful. Television, print media, movies, in fact, anything to do with modern popular culture shows that beauty equates with thinness -- primarily for women. Bibliography ...

A 5 page discussion of bacterial growth in the presence of antibiotics. Examines how bacterial growth is dependent on a number of their physiological mechanisms such as enzymes, proteins, and even the communication of one organism with another in a phenomenon referred to as quorum sensing. Emphasizes that it is critical to continue ...

This is an interesting 5 page paper arguing that we look at the truth about Ritalin. This so-called miracle drug could be responsible for many of the problems in today's society; our children are being over-medicated in our zeal to take the easy way out when it comes to behavioral problems. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 3 page paper which presents an overview of adequate care for a patient who is receiving enteral feeding. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper provides a review of four specific articles on the ethics of medical experimentation on human subjects and the implications. This paper considers the argument that benefits can still be derived from assessments of the outcomes of the Nazi experimentation and the various arguments on the ethics of using the results ...