Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

Medical Malpractice Tort Reform in Pennsylvania
5 pages. This paper considers the patient's views of the current medical malpractice tort reform in the state of Pennsylvania. Currently we are seeing physicians moving out of the state, large jury verdicts pushing up the insurance premiums and...
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HYALINE MEMBRANE: A CASE STUDY
This 5 page paper deals with the syndrome for premature infants called HMD or Hyaline Membrane Disease. A case study is presented from birth to the infant's release from the hospital. Exact lab results, ventilator settings and all vital medical...
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ORTHOSTASIS
This 6 page paper discusses the condition of orthostasis as it relates to the geriatric patient. Possible causes, treatments, medications and preventive therapies offered. Documented research and one case study. Abstract included. Bibliography lists...
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The Advantages of LASIK Surgery Over Contacts
A 6 page overview of the relative benefits and risks of LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis). This paper emphasizes that while LASIK has many advantages over the more traditional method of correcting poor vision, it too has its drawbacks. ...
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Blood Cord Transplants
5 pages in length. The writer discusses the fact that it has been firmly established that umbilical cord blood aids in such procedures as bone marrow transplants by initiating an entirely new immune system. Ethical concerns also addressed. ...
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Critique/Nursing article
A 5 page analysis of an article that discusses a nursing research project. The article details the research study conducted by Hayes, which examined how adherence to Emergency Department (ED) discharge instructions could be improved for the...
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Voluntary Sterilization Of A Young, Unmarried Man: Ethical Considerations
6 pages in length. Gregory X, who is twenty-five years old, unmarried, and childless, wants a vasectomy. He goes to Dr. H, a urologist in a clinic in a large city hospital, because he cannot afford the surgery elsewhere. He tells Dr. H that he...
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Physical Changes/Adulthood
An 8 page research paper that examines the physical changes that accompany adulthood, i.e. aging, and how various factors can delay this process. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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EXPRESSION AND FUNCTION OF THE MAMMALIAN HEPATIC ESTROGEN RECEPTOR
This 11 page paper discusses the definition of receptors, function of the estrogen receptors in the liver, cites new technologies and applications in this field, and offers in depth discussion of the function of the hepatic estrogen receptors....
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REDCROSS BABYSITTERS TRAINING
This 15 page paper outlines the need for a childhood injury prevention program for the community and that a good place to begin such an awareness campaign is with programs such as the Red Cross Babysitting programs. However, the paper goes beyond...
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The Biology of Tapeworms
A 6 page discussion of tapeworm life cycle and impact to man. This paper provides an overview of tapeworm biology as well as specific information on Taenia saginata, the beef tapeworm which affects both humans and other higher vertebrates such as...
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Leukemia: An Overview
This 5 page paper provides basic facts about the disease inclusive of types, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. New breakthroughs, and false hopes, are duly noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Schizophrenia
This 5 page report discusses schizophrenia which is most generally described as:
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A Study of Cost Containment in the Medical Sector
This 15 page paper looks at hospitals and how costs have gotten out of control. Many issues are addressed inclusive of profitability. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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The Effects of Drugs on the Human Body
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the effects of illegal drugs as well as prescription medications. A variety of drugs are mentioned by name. The effects of marijuana, ecstasy, and cocaine are highlighted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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