Medical and Health papers

This paper presents arguments against socialized medicine.

A description of DNA fingerprinting, how it is performed, and its use in determining genetic disorders and providing evidence in court cases.

An examination of pharmaceutical fraud and federal regulations in the US that attempt to prevent the fraud.

A discussion on the effects of using cocaine, heroine and
marijuana during pregnancy.

This paper discusses prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer in men, and looks at its symptoms and treatment.

This paper discusses the issue of medicine and the treatment of diseases in ancient Rome.

A description of prenatal and childbirth care in ancient Rome.

A look at a proposed education program for the nursing staff of the progressive care unit (PCU) at the Veterans Health Administration in Cleveland, Ohio.

A review of Humayun Hussain's article "What's Bugging You".

Argues that, to offset the costs of private healthcare, a mandate should be implemented that would require that private insurance companies offer more affordable coverage.

Discusses the changing view of professionals and parents about eugenic euthanasia based on the book "The Black Stork" by Martin Pernick.

A discussion of the extent to which cosmetics contain toxic ingredients.

This paper discusses the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), focussing on the HIPAA Security Rule.

This paper discusses the issue of electronic health records and looks at the related ethical concerns.

A discussion of gene therapy, and how it can be used to treat cancer.

A discussion on factory farming practices in the United States.

A look at dietary influences on colorectal cancer.

A discussion of the ways that nurses can contribute to venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention.

A presentation of a specific patient care situation that compares the nursing care based on education preparation at the associate degree and baccalaureate degree levels.

An description of the signs, symptoms and treatment for a person with emphysema.

An argument that human reproductive cloning should be put on hold due to its medical risks and the unresolved issues associated with it.

An analysis of burnout among helping professionals and the relationship between burnout, gender and salary levels.

An examination of the prion hypothesis and the five known transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE) diseases in humans.

This paper explains and examines the value of the personal electronic health record.

A discussion of current developments in organ transplantation and the importance of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in causing transplant rejection.

A detailed description of stem cells and their use, and risks of use, in different types of transplantation.

This paper examines the risk factors, investigations and treatments for gallstones.

An analysis of the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management of the disorder, galactosemia.

An examination of the pathophysiology and clinical signs of breast cancer, its treatment and the common risks associated with treatment.

The paper examines the subject of using animals for research purposes.

A detailed description of a breastfeeding promotion campaign to be conducted at the Bothwell Regional Health Center.

A first hand account by a friend of a dyslexic boy, and a look at the widespread problem of dyslexia and what our attitude to it should be.

This paper looks at the work of Dr. Aaron Beck in the medical field and concentrates on his cognitive positive therapy.

A case study assessing the author's field placement, Behavioral Healthcare of the Carolinas/ North Carolina Mentor Healthcare Network (BHC/NC Mentor).

An overview of drug addiction, its causes, effects, and treatment.

An analysis of the benefits of alternative medication for the treatment of depression as opposed to the antidepressants.

This paper examines psychological influences that can be a contributing factor to cardiovascular disease

The paper looks at multi-slice computed tomography and discuses its benefits, applications, future development and potential drawbacks.

The paper is an admissions essay for law school describing a battle with bi-polar disorder.

A study of sleep and how airplane pilots are affected when they suffer sleep deprivation.

A discussion on the correlation between culture and aging.

This paper examines possible areas of collaboration in the nursing profession.

An overview of the legal battles surrounding the Terri Schiavo right to life case.

A discussion of the problem of sentinel events, such as accidents, suicides or medical misadventures, at healthcare facilities.

Presents a proposal for an intervention program to prevent childhood obesity.

An exploration of the problem of spousal abuse in our society.

A look at the recent advances in medical imaging in the diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma.

This paper discusses the article "Exercise Plus Behavioral Management in Patients with Alzheimer Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial," by Teri, L., Gibbons, L. E., McCurry, S. M., Logsdon, R. G., Buchner, D. M., Barlow, W. A., Kukull, W. A., LaCroix, A

A brief look at the effects of dehydration on the human body.

An argument against political opposition to stem cell research so a cure can be discovered for Alzheimer's disease.

An exploration of the signs, symptoms and instances of abuse in the elderly population in need of care.

An examination of the devlopment of the lower limb in the uterus and the congenital defect known as sirenomelia.

An examination of the prevalence, risks and medical intervention for ectopic pregnancies.

Argues that obesity is a disability and should be listed as such by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Looks at the formation of healthcare policy and financing as presented in Gloria R. Smith's article "Health Disparities: What Can Nursing Do? Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice".

Presents a complete quantitative study assessing the influence of strategic management systems on the healthcare provider's organizational performance.

A look at the management and care of chronic hyperglycemia.

An examination of the ethical controversy over stem cell research and the impact that the controversy is having on scientific development in the United States.

A look at alternative treatments for patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Evaluates the use of the pesticide Malathion to control mosquitoes that spread the West Nile virus.

This paper explores the right of mentally ill patients to refuse medical treatment.

An examination of the health benefits of weight loss in treating metabolic syndrome.

An analysis on disorders of female sexual dysfunction.

A look at a pandemic influenza outbreak in Wales from the perspective of accident and emergency management.

The paper explores the ethical issues concerning animal experimentation.

An analysis of the Department of veterans Affairs using the fourteen forces of magnetism.

An exploration of the conditioning, training and participation in a triathlon event.

This paper explores how the deaf and hearing impaired face limitations in their employment.

This paper provides an examination of the causal mechanism of the mental disorder anorexia nervosa.

Argues that physician-assisted suicide goes against the foundation of modern medicine.

An exploration of the link between periodontal disease and other illnesses.

An overview of asthma and a case study of a patient with this syndrome.

A case study analysis of two HIV reporting systems and a discussion of the pros and cons of each system.

An evaluation of a postpartum teaching project to a 30-year old female.

A research proposal to examine the risks of various types of light, particularly by comparing blue light and green light.

An exploration of the research on human growth hormone (HGH) and its effects on aging.

A study into whether or not cranberry products play a part in preventing urinary tract infections.

This paper focuses on Pender's health promotion model, which is a guide for nurses to facilitate health promotion activities.

An examination of the history and application of the comfort theory in nursing practice.

A short paper on the assessment and abilities of Down syndrome children.

This paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of implementing universal healthcare in the United States.

A research proposal to assess the influence of strategic management systems on healthcare providers' organizational performance.

A comparison of the harmful health effects of chronic marijuana and chronic smoked tobacco use.

A brief overview of the US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

This paper argues that dying is a natural course of life that should not be hastened by any third party or first-hand intervention.

A risk assessment of a 28 year old male with cardiovascular (CV) disease.

A comparative study of post traumatic stress disorder between military and private contractors stationed in Iraq.

This paper discusses breast cancer, focusing on screening and treatment options for the disease.

A brief discussion on cholera and its treatment.

An overview of levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

A discussion of the benefits of electronic medical record systems for physicians, clinical practices and health care organizations.

A look at a proposal for an educational program to teach nurses how to use the Braden scale.

An overview of the symptoms, causes, effects and prevalence of mental retardation.

A discussion of the function and structure of enediyne antibiotics.

An analysis of the implications of unionization in the healthcare industry.

An argument for the open use of performance enhancing drugs by professional athletes in conjunction with appropriate medical supervision.

This paper looks at culturally competent care in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) with regards to the future of nursing and health care in the United States.

An analysis of a current health promotion pamphlet.

An overview of healthcare information privacy under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule.

A research proposal examining the hypothesis that ethanol offers a potential treatment method in myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury, with particular reference to patients with AIDS.