Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

Nursing & Diabetic Education
A 7 page research paper that examines the role of the nurse educator in regards to education of clients suffering from diabetes. The writer discusses current literature, theoretical frameworks for diabetes education and how the role of the nurse...
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Schizophrenia
An 8 page research paper that defines schizophrenia and symptoms, and then goes on to discuss rehabilitation options, preventative measures, medical treatments, therapies and nursing care for schizophrenia. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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GENE THERAPY
This 5 page paper gives an overview of the science of genetic therapy (gene therapy). Pros and cons are given with examples to support the argument. Advances and drawbacks are discussed, as well as quotes given from experts in the field....
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The Declining Trust in Experts
This 5 page paper argues that with increased class mobility, changing class structures and social norms, and increased information flow individuals have a declining trust in the knowledge and abilities of experts. This is demonstrated by an...
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Medicare Policy Change Proposal Memorandum
A 2 page memo to Thomas Scully, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposing a 6
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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES AND PSYCHOLOGY
This 17 page paper discusses alternative and complimentary medicines as they may be applied to the area of mainstream and conventional medicine. Alternative medicines explored include yoga, acupuncture, and naturopathy and how they may be integrated...
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Vaccinations/Are They Safe?
A 5 page research paper that that argues in favor of vaccinations. The writer first explores the reasons against vaccinations, but then argues that while it is true that some children have adverse reactions, this danger is insignificant when...
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Health Organization & Policy/Enteric Feeds
A 10 page research paper that first addresses health care organization and policy, but then focuses on a specific area of nursing care, enteric (also listed as "enteral" in the literature) feeds. The writer discusses how a nurse research team...
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Alternative Approaches: EDTA Chelation Therapy
A 5 page paper discussing the use of intravenous ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA) for the treatment of atherosclerosis and other conditions. Chelation therapy has been researched and used for more than 40 years, but it continues to be condemned...
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Paul Starr's "Social Transformation Of American Medicine": Book Two
6 pages in length. Book Two of Paul Starr's "Social Transformation of American Medicine" describes the troubles and turmoil faced by Americans from the turn-of-the-century to contemporary times as the nation sought to provide viable medical...
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Turkey's Healthcare System
5 pages in length. Turkey struggles along with the rest of the world in establishing and maintaining quality healthcare for its people. Depending upon myriad elements
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Nursing/Immobility
A 6 page concept analysis paper that investigates the concept of immobility as it pertain to nursing practice. The writer defines the concept and then offers a brief literature review, as well as implications for nursing practice and research....
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Health Care Infrastructure Questions
A 7 page paper answering 4 questions about the current health care infrastructure; how managed care came to increase costs rather than reduce them; what alternative measures might be used to effect change; and what obstacles such measures might...
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Epilepsy (An Overview)
This 5 page paper provides an overview of this dangerous condition. Attention is paid to etiology, as well as symptoms and descriptions of the various types of seizures that epileptics may encounter. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ovarian Cancer in
A 5 page paper which examines the condition of ovarian cancer presented in the play
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