Essays and Research Papers on Pharmacy

4 page review of a Lancet article in which the author posits that certain forms of dementia may be an epidemiologic issue among senior citizens. Advances in neuroimaging techniques of the brain are among the many breakthroughs discussed in this analysis. Full bibliographic citation for the article is provided.

3 page review of a Lancet article which examines experimental uses of interferon as a treatment in cases of chronic hepatitis C (clinically called 'Poynard') and also in cases of HCV cirrhosis (clinically called 'Nishiguchi'). Full bibliographic citation for the article is provided.

In this 12 page research paper, the writer examines various preventive measures and treatments for cancer including the effectiveness of certain diets, bovine cartilage transplants, and more. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 6 page paper presents a very brief overview of some of the issues dealing with the treatment options available for children with arthritis. Bibliography lists five sources.

A 5 page overview of the current state of prosthetics new innovations in biofeedback which give the patient more control over the device. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and criticizes three articles written about near death experiences. The author of the paper establishes which paper is the most credible of the three and to which the author had the strongest response. Bibliography lists four sources.

This 20 page paper outlines the pathophysiological basis of hypertension and coronary artery disease from a cellular focus and applies the view of the condition to a pharmacological treatment for the disease. This paper outlines the impact of the use of Toprol XL (Lopressor or Metoprolol) and the impacts of these drugs from a cellular ...

A 12 page discussion of the causes and interventional methods of cardiac disease. Elaborates on the role of plaque and bacteria as causative factors of heart disease. Emphasizes the importance of education and rehabilitation both in reducing the occurrence of heart disease and treating individuals and families who suffer form the condition. ...

A 5 page discussion of the Bipartisan Consensus Managed Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2723) was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives on August 5, 1999. Identifies several flaws in the bill and its key supporters and opponents. Includes a 1 page letter to a Congressional representative urging that the bill not be ...

29 pages worth of in-depth essay responses to questions concerning medical ethics, AIDS, euthanasia, the Hippocratic Oath, and more. An EXCELLENT resource for pre-med and early med students. No Bibliography.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of a narrative essay in health care. This is the story of one woman, Bernice, and her struggle to find support in health care.

7 pages in length. Modern medical technology is a wondrous thing. With just the flick of a switch, life can be snatched from the grips of death. However, without the proper equipment, life merely hangs in the balance, preventing medical professionals from effectively performing their life-saving jobs. It has ...

A 5 page review of the role of saturated fats in heart disease. Reviews the literature used to promote the lipid hypothesis, the hypothesis that saturated fats and high cholesterol leads to an increased incidence of heart disease. Discounts this hypothesis with the data from the initial studies used to support it. ...

This 16 page paper provides an overview of the Batista Procedure, the use of the partial left ventriculectomy. This paper integrates a view of the procedure as an alternative to heart replacement or transplant surgery. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 11 page paper answering 8 questions about the state of US health care. Questions address cost and technology issues, as well as American cultural values that have influenced the development of the US health care system. One question compares the US system to that of Canada, another ethical issues. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page paper outlines Oliver Sack's essay "To See or Not To See," with a focus on the way he strips away a myth, namely that to regain your vision, when you have been blind for years, is to regain a capacity to understand what you see. Specifically, this essay considers whether the ...

A 6 page paper. This essay reports the classic and modern versions of the Hippocratic Oath and compares and contrasts them. The writer comments on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in terms of the Oath where three medical personnel were charged with murder. The rest of the essay discusses comments from Tooley, Finnis, and ...

A 7 page paper. This essay reports the classic and modern versions of the Hippocratic Oath and compares and contrasts them. The writer comments on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in terms of the Oath where three medical personnel were charged with murder. The rest of the essay discusses comments from Tooley, Finnis, and ...

A 4 page paper. Former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko died from radioactive poisoning on November 23, 2006. Specially, he died from polonium-210. This essay outlines the event leading up to his death, what British officials found, and what they did. The essay also provides an explanation of what polonium-210 is. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

This 5 page paper focuses on the biochemistry of this disease but also discusses treatment, etiology and symptoms. How insulin therapy works is also included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page review of the biochemical basis of sickle cell anemia. The author discusses the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia from a cellular perspective rather than a sociological perspective. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper outlines the biochemistry and role of glutamine and the way in which different organs react to changes such as infection creation a nutritional depletion on various cells disrupting different biophysical functions. The paper then considers how nutritionally supplements may or may not help to reduce the impact of glutamine. The bibliography ...

This 3 page paper considers the weight loss pills and how they work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page overview of the relation of drug ionization, specifically of whether the drug is a weak acid or a weak base, to its absorption into the body and consequent excretion from the body. Notes a differential absorption and excretion, according to physiological pH, as to where the drug is absorbed and when ...

( 5 pp) Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or AD/HD is a neurobiological condition that affects 3%-5% of the school age population. Teenagers with ADD neurology live on the edge, constantly striving to control their cognitive and emotive behaviors while at the same time creating extreme situations which cause psychological problems and social reject ion. Kids gone bad, ...