Medical and Health papers

This paper presents a discussion about the use of feeding tubes at the end of life.

A discussion regarding the effectiveness of impregnated mosquito bed netting in preventing malaria in Western Kenya.

A discussion on the disparities in healthcare provided to different races in America.

A discussion regarding private health information and modern technology.

A review of seratonin and the role it plays in our lives.

A review of a case in the Canadian Supreme Court regarding the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

A discussion of the uses and side effects of using St. John's Wort to treat depression in adults.

A discussion regarding palliative care.

This paper studies the effect that a handicap has on the development of the disabled characters in contemporary fiction.

This paper examines the Weisbord six-box model, focusing on its use within health care organizations.

A comparison of the abundance and safety of the blood supply in the world and the United States, in particular.

A discussion regarding the differences in the medical care given to the different races and classes.

A review of the theoretical foundations for nursing practice and its success.

This paper explores the future of dental care in the United States.

This paper discusses behavior modification techniques that can be applied to overeating.

A review of the nutritional value of the food we eat, analyzing the accuracy of the USDA food pyramid.

A review of the relationship between HIPAA and PACS regarding the delivery of healthcare.

A review of the clinical nursing process.

This paper discusses the global mental health care industry, especially care by primary physicians and other caregivers.

A review of gaming as an instructional strategy to enhance learning for Baccalaureate nursing students.

This paper explores the state of comatose awareness.

An analysis of the impact of the "low carb craze" and the 'Atkins phenomenon'.

This paper is a literature review of physician-assisted suicide and a policy analysis of Oregon's Death with Dignity Act (DWDA)

This paper presents a proposal for the use of group therapy in the search for a successful treatment for obesity.

This paper discusses advances in technological healthcare, focusing on digital medical imaging.

A study on sugars hidden in so-called sugar-free samples, as scientifically detected by the Benedict's Test.

A discussion of the signs, symptoms and current treatment options for fibromyalgia.

A discussion of the factors contributing to an ideal and efficient nursing informatics operation.

This paper is an ethnographic study about how physicians cope with a patient's death.

An analysis of the cultural diversity that characterizes Appalachia and the relevant healthcare-seeking behaviors identified among people living there.

This paper discusses how our bodies adapt to the natural 24-hour day/night routine.

This paper explores some of the leading theories that attempt to explain why people use recreational chemicals and why they might become addicted to these drugs.

A discussion on factors that influence the efficacy and participant satisfaction of eating disorder support groups.

This paper presents a literature review on the sentencing disparities between crack versus powder cocaine use.

An analysis of the ethical issues raised in Richard Preston's book, "The Hot Zone."

An analysis of possible strategies to improve communication in autistic children with verbal skills.

This paper describes the causes, reactions and treatments for allergies.

A review of the effects on a child of a parent suffering from Parkinson's disease.

An analysis of the article "Health Care in the Federal Bureau of Prisons: Fact or Fiction" by Daniel S. Murphy.

This paper discusses the Oregon Death with Dignity Act.

This paper discusses the life and contributions of Hildegard Peplau, awarded "Psychiatric Nurse of the Century".

This paper explores Hans Hoek's research "The Incidence of Anorexia Nervosa on Curacao."

This paper offers a summary and critique of the article 'On Error Management: Lessons from Aviation' by R. Helmreich.

This paper discusses the use of the morning after pill, or the emergency contraceptive pill, in the United States.

This paper analyzes peer-reviewed literature to evaluate a qualitative study by John Doyle (1999) concerning the factors that tend to influence psychiatric nursing practice in prisons.

A look at how information technology is used in a hospital and other medical facilities.

A discussion regarding the increase in people diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A presentation of a medical case study involving an ethical dilemma and the options for action.

A discussion of the most prevalent hereditary disease, known as hereditary hemochromatosis.

A discussion on prescription drug abuse on and off college campuses.

This paper analyzes research by Barger et.al. entitled "Extended Work Shifts and the Risk of Motor Vehicle Crashes among Interns".

This paper discusses trauma in high school from the perspective of the high school nurse.

This paper examines the life of Clara Barton and looks at her work in the field of nursing.

A proposal for a project on HIV/AIDS prevention among adolescents, focusing on the Healthy People 2010 Act.

An analysis of social work policy, focusing on legal euthanasia.

This paper discusses the serious respiratory tract infection known as whooping cough or pertussis.

This paper presents a research design for a study about the effects of parental smoking.

This paper summarizes and critiques an article about exercise physiology entitled "Effects of Moderate Exercise on Metabolic Responses and Respiratory Exchange Ration (RER)" by Toda, et. al.

A discussion of the ways that the Veteran's Affairs rehabilitation services structure can be improved.

A review of the sexually transmitted disease, genital herpes.

An analysis of the problems related to importing pharmaceutical drugs into the United States.

This paper examines the suicide and depression rate of elderly individuals today and explores what can be done to lower these rates.

An analysis of the role of The Office for Human Research Protections and the Institutional Review Boards for all human-subject research.

This paper discusses how health care professionals who encounter HIV/AIDS must rely on personal ethical principles.

A discussion regarding the importance of health, exercise and weight loss.

This paper explores the impact of the genome project on drug design and discovery.

A discussion regarding the role of the pharmaceutical lobby in the passage of the Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization Act.

This paper presents a study about HIV testing for women.

A review of the four quadrants of total quality management in an acute healthcare setting.

A review of anxiety and its possible causes.

This paper examines several issues concerning African-American women and breast cancer.

A look at technology and health information usage between primary health care providers in surrounding underprivileged communities within New York City.

A personal statement from a student applying for a bachelor of science in medical imaging from Clarkson College.

This paper discusses nutrition and health concerns for adolescents and develops a proposal to improve nutritional health in this age group.

This paper presents a critical review of literature related to food biotechnology.

A research study looking at whether obese post-operative patients have a higher incidence of psychosomatic disorders and illnesses than non-obese post-operative patients.

This paper explores the connection between psychological and physical abuse and health issues.

This paper looks at systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic, potentially debilitating or fatal autoimmune disease.

This paper argues against the prohibition on marijuana.

This paper examines the role of advertising campaigns targeted at children and childhood obesity.

This paper describes the use of music therapy with Alzheimer's patients.

This paper examines a study which measures the attrition rates of new practical nurse recruits.

An exploration into the physical, cognitive and psychosocial aspects of development in Fragile X affected individuals.

An analysis of the physiological advantages to strength training in endurance athletes.

A discussion on who is responsible for obesity in America.

An examination of the realms of stress and the impact of stress on memory.

An overview of Alice McGaw's contribution to the field of nurse anesthesia.

An analysis of the factors contributing to the American epidemic of obesity.

This paper provides an analysis of factors that affect student recreation center attendance.

A case study including an anatomical and physiological discussion and recommendations for treatment of ectopic pregnancy.

A review of the antiretroviral "opt-out" plan for Africa.

This paper discusses the work and contributions of Agatha Hodgins, a pioneer in the field of nurse anesthesia.

A discussion on the FDA's (Food and Drug Administration) decision to not approve the morning-after pill for over-the-counter sales.

This paper discusses muscular dystrophy, a degenerative disease of the skeletal muscle.

This paper reviews the role of WOC/ET nursing in treatment and patient outcomes for individuals diagnosed with venous stasis leg ulcers.

This paper discusses the problem of learned helplessness when assessing elderly patients with arthritis.

This paper examines several aspects of health care reform.

An analysis of the health needs of a diabetic person and the role of health insurance in her treatment.

This paper explores the controversial issue of legalizing medical marijuana.