Essays and Research Papers on Medicine / Mixed issues

A 4 page research paper that explains this model of epidemiological explanation for disease. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper suggesting additions to a hospital compliance plan to more closely align it with regulatory requirements. The paper suggests that an identified compliance plan be edited to specifically address issues of billing errors and physician referrals, as well as changes in electronic data security required by HIPAA. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This 14 page paper discusses the impact of fetal death on family, friends and supporters. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 3 page overview of the applications of transgenic genetically engineered plants. This paper discusses transgenic plants from a pharmacological perspective, noting the importance of plantibodies and plantigens in treating human disease. No sources are listed.

A 3 page statement to be supplied with an application to a university's School of Allied Health Professions in the school's medical coding specialist training and certification program. The paper reviews environmental and personal reasons that this program is a good choice for the individual. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 2 page paper accompanying a separate PowerPoint presentation. Digital mammography – and particularly computer-aided mammography – shows promise for greater accuracy, which will translate to better results. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses preeclampsia: what it is, how it is managed, and observes that when bed rest is ordered, it may be difficult for women to obey. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper. This essay reports what spinal cord injury and the different types of injury in terms of severity. The results of such an injury are reported along with the diagnostic process needed. The symptoms and possible complications are discussed. Some of the treatments and interventions that are used with these patients ...

A 3 page research paper that offers a brief overview of Gestational Diabetes. The writer describes the condition, its associated risks and the standard treatment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which discusses the article “Trajectory of Certain Death at an Unknown Time: Children with Neurodegenerative Life-Threatening Illnesses” by Rose G. Steel. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 3 page paper defines endorphins, and briefly discusses a study done to find out the effects of endorphin production on migraine headache. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page memo discussing two leading problems of Medicare. The two primary problems facing Medicare is (1) the requirement that all individuals aged 65 and older participate even when they have no specific need; and (2) annual automatic increases in allowable charges for service to Medicare. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The intrinsic elements of massage are beneficial to a vast number of physiological ailments, so it is no surprise to learn that it also has restorative properties for those suffering with psychological problems. Depression is particularly responsive to massage given the fact that the toxins released from the body ...

A 3 page overview of homeostasis and healing. This paper delineates the importance of positive vs. negative feedback. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 20 page book review that summarizes and analyzes For the Patient's Good, The Restoration of Beneficence in Health Care by Edmund D. Pellegrino and David Thomasma. The writer first introduces the text, then offers a detailed summation of the arguments presented in the three section of the book. This is followed by the writer's ...

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.

This 3 page paper considers how great an impact external factors have on the policies that are put in place with regard to the medical community. Bibliography lists 2 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 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 CT scans. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper that examines what empirical studies and experts have to say about the content of sex education and whether abstinence-only programs should be preferred. The writer argues that this body of evidence indicates that while abstinence is an important message to send to teens, sex education should be comprehensive. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page discussion of the impact insurance reimbursement has on the utilization of this technology. Physician induced demand is one possibility of a pitfall associated with reimbursement. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of articles that address the significance of belief and ritual in the healing process. This paper outlines the elements that impact the healing process, including the placebo effect. Bibliography lists 4 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.