Medical and Health papers

A brief look at the use of attenuation in ultrasound scans.

A paper illustrating the need for the National Football League (NFL) to improve retirement benefits for NFL players.

This article looks at the argument for unifying vice enforcement legislation with regards to alcohol, tobacco and marijuana.

A discussion of the growing problem of obesity in children and ways to control this problem.

This paper argues in favor of euthanasia for terminally ill patients.

This paper argues against cosmetic surgery for teenagers without parental permission.

This paper looks at the pharmaceuticals industry and discusses the political and social context of innovation.

An analysis and description of HIPAA and the connection and impact that privacy standards have on health care, in terms of quality and cost.

An examination of the goals and potential benefits of genetic testing in the areas of forensic testing, predictive testing and carrier testing.

A case study analysis of the diagnosis and treatment of bowel obstruction (BO).

A powerful argument that the US war on drugs is not justified and is causing more harm than good.

An exploration of the ethical dilemma of the 'do not resuscitate' order.

A look at four key elements epidemiology principles and their application to the past and current MRSA infection epidemic in healthcare settings.

This paper explores health and safety at work, with a specific focus on gender issues.

This paper discusses the use of confidentiality statements as a way to protect personal health information.

Compares and analyzes the core concepts of nursing care in M. Leininger's theory of transcultural care diversity and universality and J. Watson's model of human care.

This paper discusses ethical standards for Internet-based health information.

This paper looks at medical identity theft and the security of information on the Internet.

This paper looks at ethical issues in relation to electronic health records and the management of patient health information.

Examines patient related fax policies and procedures for the healthcare industry.

Proposes an e-health site based on a case study of the family practice clinic, Your Health.

A look at the Transplantation Transmission Sentinel Network (TTSN) from an ethical viewpoint.

This paper discusses the issue of the validity of websites, concentrating on the subject of e-health.

This paper discusses the matter of an e-health doctor-patient relationship, looking at related ethic issues.

This paper discusses the impact of e-health and looks at the issue of ethics related to the use of the Internet to obtain healthcare information.

An examination of the impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) on health care in the US.

An examination application security and its importance for ensuring that personal information remains confidential.

A discussion of the ethical considerations of procuring organs for transplantation via the Internet.

Argues that processed food should not be eaten because it is killing people.

An examination of the differences between privacy, confidentiality and security in the maintenance of medical records.

A case study examination of history taking of developmental milestones for a young sickle cell crisis patient.

This paper looks at the American healthcare system and the American government healthcare agenda.

This paper explores whether the high mercury levels in shellfish and seafood are harmful to humans.

This paper presents a project dealing with the problems of obesity and focuses on the Borough Park Community in Brooklyn, NY.

This paper studies the disorder of type 2 diabetes and looks at possible ways of managing to live with diabetes.

An explanation of the Healthy People (HP) 2010 initiative in the US.

This paper explains the nursing theories of Faye Abdellah and Jean Watson.

An analysis of the military health management system known as Tricare.

A description and discussion of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder.

A review of the article "Uninsured Working Immigrants: A View From California County" by N. Ponce, R.J. Nordyke and S. Hirota.

An argument that their is no connection between the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination and autism.

This paper discusses the genetic condition of sickle cell anemia.

An examination of the Oregon Death with Dignity Act and its benefits to health care in the United States.

Discuses the phenomenon and the consequences of findings that louder music albums sell better.

An anlaysis of the article "The Prevalence of Latex Allergy Among Health Care Workers in Bolu" by O. Ozkan and F. Gokdogan.

A warning essay written from the point of view of a drug addict.

This paper looks at the issue of post traumatic stress disorder, focusing on its presentation in the media.

This paper discusses the importance and the sources of zinc in poultry feed.

This paper looks at the role of color Doppler sonography in the diagnosis of endometrial malignancies.

An analysis of the need for prevention of heart disease that begins during childhood.

This paper discusses the issue of suicide within a modern western society.

An analysis of the current developments with regard to xenotransplantation and the importance of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) proteins.

A discussion of the facts about seat belts and a rebuttal of some common arguments against wearing them.

An analysis of the article "Relationships Between Organizational Characteristics and Strategic Planning Processes in Nonprofit Organizations," by William F. Crittenden and Victoria L. Crittenden.

A discussion on the current concepts and mechanisms in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.

A discussion on the causes and treatment of anorexia nervosa.

An examination of the history and current practices of tattoo removal.

A discussion on how consumers can get better value and reduced healthcare costs that are now out of control.

A discussion on how children are impacted when they witness maternal domestic violence.

A comparison of the effectiveness of the skin cleansers Chloraprep and Providone Iodine, in rate of infections resulting from central lines.

Appraises the medical systems of the advanced nations.

An overview on nursing leadership using Jean Orlando's theory in nursing practice, leadership, and management today.

A look at the causes for the high rates of obesity today.

A research analysis to discover which tools healthcare organizations and practitioners may use to increase revenue streams while facing rising costs and an increasingly aging population relying on Medicare and Medicaid.

This paper discusses whether a patient's irrational decision to refuse treatment is binding to a health care professional.

This paper explores cultural competence in health care.

Describes the Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Company from the perspective of being an employee of the company.

An overview of the risk factors that contribute to heart disease with specific relation to the younger population group.

An analysis of the article "Lighting for the Human Circadian Clock: Recent Research Indicates that Lighting Has Become a Public Health Issue" by S. Pauley.

An examination of the importance and method of quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) for diagnostic x-ray imaging.

This paper discusses the ethical considerations of clinical and drug trials.

An examination of the history and role of the gerontological nurse practitioner (GNP) and a presentation of the writer's own reasons for wanting to become a GNP.

This paper explores the incidence of diabetes mellitus in pregnancy and the health risks involved.

Looks at the history, goals and problems of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

This paper discusses vegetarianism and looks at the value of a vegetarian diet.

A discussion on the role played by craniofacial medics in the treatment of Apert's Syndrome.

A review of the movie "A Beautiful Mind" with a focus on the subject of
schizophrenia.

A discussion on the movie "Memento" with a focus on amnesia.

A look at the causes, treatment, management and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

An investigation into clinical trails carried out on children in Nigeria.

This paper discusses how the nursing informatics industry is based on the unmet needs of medical practices globally.

This paper explores Chinese values, beliefs and culture as manifested in their health, food and medicine.

This paper explores drug addiction in relation to theories of disease.

This paper analyzes the controversial practice of using normal saline during suctioning.

An analysis of the theory and application of the Roy adaptation model to nursing care.

This paper discusses the ethics of Wal-Mart's minimal health insurance plan for workers.

This paper is an autobiography on Margaret Sanger, a leader in women's reproductive rights in the first half of 20th century America.

A discussion on the rationale of reimbursement systems with respect to prospective payments in the Medicare system.

An examination of the importance of exercise and a positive mood for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

This paper looks at the management and implications of renal failure.

An examination of how the buffer systems in the human body maintain normal pH.

Examines the hypothesis that disasters reveal authorities' incapacity to manage crisis situations.

A look at how searching the Internet for medical information is not always reliable.

A discussion on the impact of HIPAA on the United States macroeconomic system, the healthcare system, and population subgroups.

Explores the history, economic principles and legislative and regulatory influences of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

This paper provides an educational needs assessment on registered nurses at Winthrop University hospital.

This research paper explores the elements of patients' successful self-care management of diabetes mellitus.

This paper looks at current applications and future trends in the use of personal digital assistants in healthcare.