Essays and Research Papers on Medicine / Mixed issues

This 3 page paper explores the relationship between glucose and diabetes, and analyzes the way the author of an article on this subject presents her material. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper on myelography. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper is an informative essay on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page discussion of this human parasite. This paper describes the worm’s life cycle, its impact on human beings, and efforts to eradicate it. Bibliography lists five sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the ethical implications of Bristol-Meyers’ use of African villagers in an AIDS drug testing experiment, and argues that despite its clear statement of its intentions, the company was unethical in its conduct, since it used the villagers as a means to an end. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page research paper that first looks at John Hughes' contentions in Citizen Cyborg that humans will soon blend with machines in order to enhance human capabilities and then discusses this development from the standpoint of Taoism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the potential link between Notch protein and Alzheimer’s disease. The paper looks at the symptoms and biological characteristics of Alzheimer’s and roles of amyloid precursor protein (APP), the presenilin proteins and amyloid beta proteins. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the way in which Homeland Security could potentially compromise the INS in its duties, particularly with regard to epidemiology. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of two different issues, the treatment of otitis media nad the treatment of asthma, both in school-aged children. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page annotated bibliography of articles addressing the use of drugs to treat pediatric depression. Some articles are older than 2004, but most were published after announcement of warnings of using newer antidepressant drugs in children. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

4 pages in length. Protecting the elderly when they are under the care of nursing homes or assisted living facilities has reached the point where legislation must now exist in order to guarantee and facilitate the existence - as well as utilization of - resident rights. Just because an older individual loses a ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of responses to review question on a research article, entitled "Sex Hormone-binding globulin and the free androgen index are related to cardiovascular risk factors in multiethnic premenopausal and perimenopausal women enrolled in the study of women across the nation (SWAN)." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page reflection on the death the author’s uncle. Because organs are limited in supply many die before ever receiving them. Stem cell research could feasibly overcome this problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page paper discussing organizational-level efforts to reduce the incident of postoperative infection. The paper discusses building a culture of safety; benchmarking; sentinel events; quality and progress indicators; and the implications of extended hospital stays resulting from infection. The recommendation is that the facility adopt the Patient Safety Indicators software offered by ...

This 8 page paper discusses bacterial meningitis: what it is, its symptoms and treatment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page research paper that discusses autism and the MMR vaccine as a potential cause. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

A 6 page description of the various types of diabetes mellitus, the causes, effects, and treatment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins by explaining what a genetic disorder is and the four types of genetic disorders with examples. The rest of the paper discusses breast cancer, known chromosomal abnormalities, incidence, symptoms and treatment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper explores the plight of the African “AIDS orphans,” children who have been orphaned by the death of their parents from AIDS. These children face significant difficulties not faced by other children who are orphaned in other ways. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4-page paper addresses issues in health care, as well as critiquing two health care papers. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes an article that discusses the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Bibliography lists 1 source.

In three pages this persuasive essay argues in support of the practice of euthanasia. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 22 page paper containing slide contents and speaker notes for a 26-slide PowerPoint marketing plan for a diabetes educational center in Lexington, Kentucky. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 6-page paper studies a case involving an error in prescribing medication and determines if the proper steps were taken to find out what went wrong. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper, and 3 page annotated bibliography, which discusses organ donations. Bibliography lists 10 sources.