Medical and Health papers

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.

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.

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.

An analysis of the benefits of having a well-equipped birthing room in a hospital.

A presentation of typical problems in the areas of cardiology, gastroenterology and the use of anticoagulants.

An analysis of the psychological, physiological and neurological aspects of love.

This paper describes the pros and cons of open versus closed visiting hours in the intensive care unit.

A discussion on the pharmacological treatment of fear and anxiety in canines.

A discussion on how the diagnosis of cancer effects the onset of anxiety in a patient.

This paper discusses the nervous responses and associated system interactions when a hand is burned on a hot stove.

An anatomical and biological examination of the female reproductive organ, the uterus.

This paper examines philosophical and health issues involved with breast augmentation procedures.

A look at the different types of vegetarianism.

A proposal for a portable juice bar, offering healthy alternatives to snack foods at a high school cafeteria.

This paper examines the quality care present in the Cedars-Sinai hospital, California.

A discussion regarding weight loss surgery and the related dangers.

An essay on the evolution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and its impact on healthcare.

A comprehensive look at heroin, originally a cough medicine but now an abused substance.

This paper discusses the efficacy of the critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) model as a nursing intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

This paper describes digital asset management in the health care system.

A discussion regarding the Mediterranean diet.

This paper presents a nursing plan for an elderly woman with several medical concerns and medications.

This paper presents an exploration of the stress impact an autistic child has on his or her family.

A health policy issue analysis on evidence-based practice.

This paper provides a health care policy issue analysis on evidence-based practice.

A review of ultrasound technology, looking at its origns and development.

An in-depth look at sickle cell anemia.

A review of the issues presented in three books; "The Food Revolution" by John Robbins, "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser and "Genetically Engineered Food" by Teitel/Wilson.

An analysis of performance standards and guidelines in the medical field.

This paper examines the nursing profession from a personal standpoint.

This paper discusses chronic renal failure, also called chronic kidney failure, which is a serious disease that can be fatal if not treated.

An argumentative essay regarding the ability to achieve human justice.

A review of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

A review of community actions programs (CAP) and HIV/AIDS.

An analysis of the effects of culture on pain management, as seen through interviews with two patients of different cultural backgrounds.

This paper discusses the use of dietary supplements, especially calcium.

This paper explores the Three Mile Island meltdown of 1979.

A review of creatine and its uses.

This paper discusses the two physical impairments of deafness and blindness.

This paper explores stress and memory and how these two factors interact in various ways.

This paper reviews Laurie Kay Abraham's book "Mama Might Be Better Off Dead: the Failure of Health Care in Urban America."

A public nurse's reflective journal about the design and implementation of a hand washing program for school children.

This paper presents an overview of Tennessee's Medicaid program.

A discussion on breast cancer risk factors in Japanese-Americans.

A discussion on nursing shortages and how new nurses make their journey from novice to expert.

This paper discusses the the history and future of The Patients' Bill of Rights.

An exploration of sarcoidosis, a disease that affects the lungs and/or lymph nodes.

This paper discusses both sides of the abortion debate.

A discussion regarding euthanasia and assisted suicide.

A discussion of Morgan Spurlock's four claims in his award winning film, "Super Size Me" and how Eric Schlosser's book, "Fast Food Nation", accentuates Spurlock's argument.

An opinionated discussion on gene therapy.

A discussion of the book, "Hooked: Five Addicts Challenge Our Misguided Drug Rehab System", by Lonny Shavelson.

This paper explores the dangers associated with the use of Ephedra, a medicinal healing plant.

This paper argues that proposals, such as national healthcare and asset models for education, are noble attempts to fix inequities in the United States, but economic realities, namely resource constraints, make them impractical.

A review of the inequalities and the injustice present in the U.S. health system.

A discussion regarding the importance of teaching children to wash their hands.

This paper examines the subject of abortion from a legal point of view and looks in particular at the case of Roe v. Wade.

This paper discusses depression in elderly people and its treatments.

This paper looks at the relationship between anorexia nervosa and obsessive compulsive behaviors in adolescent males.

An analysis of the medical uses and risks of using mercury and the possible link between mercury and autism.

This paper discusses the effects of the nurtured heart approach as a method of treating difficult children.

This papers examines how nursing was a crucial part of the Civil War.

This paper discusses the diagnosis and treatment of genetic obesity today.

An examination of the causes and treatment options for Alzheimer's disease.

This paper discusses potential ethical violations in medical emergency management.

An analysis of the possible outcomes of avian flu if it becomes a pandemic.

This paper explores the ethical issues of unilateral DNR orders.

A discussion regarding what the governments of southern Asian countries are doing about the growing AIDS crisis.

This paper reviews David Kessler's "A Question of Intent."

An analysis of the debate about the link between childhood immunizations and autism.

An analysis of the benefits of altitude training to enhance athletic performance.

A review of the pharmacological and dynamic properties of Ritalin and Xanax.

A review of 'The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA' by James D. Watson.

This paper explores the physiological aspects of type 1 diabetes.

This paper examines the symptoms and treatment of bulimia nervosa.