Essays and Research Papers on Medicine / Mixed issues

A 3 page paper. This essay discusses two case studies of two different types of patients but who saw the same doctor. The essay suggests mistakes the doctor made when approaching one patient and what he can do to better help the other one. There is a conflict between him and each of the patients, ...

A 7 page paper. The hepatitis C virus is a major global health problem and the problem is growing. About 170 million people suffer with hepatitis C. This essay discusses diagnosis, incidence, effects, comorbidities, and treatments for hepatitis C. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the concept, applications, challenges and potential of bio fuel cells or bio batteries in the field of medicine. The paper includes a definition of bio-batteries, how they operate and current applications with a focus on medical applications. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 10-page paper examines type 2 diabetes, discussing populations, diagnosis, treatment and causes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper describes the applications where ultrasound is the superior choice to more traditional surgical intervention. The author also stipulates that, while ultrasound surgery is growing in its applications, there are still several realms where traditional surgical intervention remains the norm. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 7 page paper reflects on the use of health information technology. Since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, healthcare organizations have recognized the importance of prevention and management of chronic diseases that have led to a major shift in the prevalent health care model. The ACA not only created a ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the findings of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention related to Lyme Disease (LD). This paper identifies the problem, relates prevention approaches, and provides some direction about methods of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the risk factors associated with this disease and emphasizes the importance of early screening. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the experiences of patients fitted with urinary catheters with an emphasis on long term use. The experiences considered include the incidence of infection, leakage and blockage as well as emotional experiences such as shame and embarrassment as well as empowerment. The bibliography cites 7 sources. ...

In a paper of four pages, the author writes about two article concerning the types of depression and treatment. The author of this paper discusses both types of depression including anaclitic and introjective and how these relate to the treatment of depression. There are four sources cited in this paper.

A 3 page paper that presents a case study of this hospital in Cedar Rapids. Hospital readmissions are costly for patients and families and also for hospitals. The paper discusses readmission rates, stakeholders, hospital culture, data collected, and systems used to collect data. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page research paper offers a comprehensive overview of Crohn's disease. The writer discusses incidence and impact, pathophysiology and recent research, differential diagnoses and ruling them out, collaborative treatment, and conclusions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper. The essay discusses what RFID is and how it has been and can be used in hospitals. Examples of hospitals using the technology are reported. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the six major myths related to substance use disorders or addiction, and assess the existing literature that supports or refutes each of these myths. This paper relates the findings to the view that medical models should be applied to treatment. There are 8 sources listed.

A 3 page paper. Recently, the Senate released the new health plan proposal for the country. It came in two parts from two different government departments. This essay discusses some of the differences between the ACA and the AHCA (the new plan). There is an emphasis on patients with chronic diseases and how the ...

A 5 page paper that discusses hospital pharmacies and specifically whether or not they are beneficial. The paper comments on the cutbacks in pharmacies and offers suggestions for making them more productive. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the question of how age discrimination can affect the nursing care of older patients. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper. Interdisciplinary teams in hospitals, clinics, and other facilities are becoming more and more common but the members do not necessarily have effective communication skills. Each member of the team needs to have a degree of communication competence. The model discussed in this paper is the component model. The paper explains ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview and reaction to two specific articles, one on Karl Spencer Lashley and the other on patient assessments by physicians. This paper reflects the writer's views of these two articles and the potential contribution of the information in the study of health. There are 2 sources listed.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a case study of the outbreak of a food-borne illness at a hospital. This paper identifies the key characteristics used to evaluate the outbreak, and the role that epidemiologists play in this problem. There are five sources cited.

This 10 page research paper discusses the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) and offer a comprehensive overview. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 7 page paper contends the problem that Florida is experiencing with leprosy is not only quite miniscule in perspective to leprosy's impact on certain other regions of the world, the armadillo is not a likely candidate for blame. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the physiology of normal cells and the pathophysiology of cancer cells, as well as tumor treating fields as a new treatment modality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the way in which a patient admitted to hospital may be diagnosed as suffering from an ischemic stroke, the potential symptoms, the risk factors the importance of the prehistory of the patient as well as differential diagnosis, considering conditions that may mimic a stroke. The bibliography cites 13 sources. ...

This 5 page research paper offers a comprehensive overview of avian influenza A viruses (bird flu), which covers the topics of the nature of the contagion, signs and symptoms, treatment, vaccines, etc. Bibliography lists 3 sources.