Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

Prescribing Psychiatric Drugs To Children
A 12 page paper. The ratio of children who are diagnosed with a psychiatric condition and the numbers who are taking psychotropic drugs has soared in the last ten to fifteen years. In fact, prescriptions for Ritalin alone rose by 600 percent since...
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The Multifactorial Considerations of Disease
A 3 page discussion of the fact that most diseases are not determined solely by either genetic makeup or environment. While some diseases truly are determined by either genetics or environment alone, most are determined by a combination of factors....
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THE SPIRIT CATCHES YOU AND YOU FALL DOWN: ANNE FADIMAN
This 5 page paper discusses the dire consequences which arise from a clash of cultures in the medical profession and Hmong immigrants. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Variant Cruetzfeldt-Jakob (vCJD) (Mad Cow Disease)
This 4 page paper provides an overview of this epidemic that continues to be a threat despite its relative dormancy. Symptoms of the disease and outlook are discussed in this research paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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ANXIOLYTIC DRUGS AND ANXIETY DISORDERS
This 5 page paper discusses the recent research and discoveries concerning anxiety disorders, anxiolytic drugs, and GABA production in the brain. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Use Of Modern Physics In Medicine
10 pages in length. Technology's role in medical advancement has been both grand and far-reaching; contributions from modern physics, in particular, have made it possible to develop state-of-the-art equipment that completely shatters barriers...
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AN ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE
This 6-page paper analyzes behavior health care and provider relationships. Topics discussed include an analysis of four major behavioral health care organizations, what it takes to be a provider, and how to develop a strong provider - organization...
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PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND THE GOVERNMENT
This 6 page paper discusses the high costs of American pharmaceuticals, offers solutions for reform and compares the industry to industries in other countries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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THE ENGLISH PATIENT: A NURSING DILEMMA
This 3 page paper illustrates the dilemma that a nursing student can face when engaged in the care of a terminally ill patient.Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Case for the Cochlear Implant
This 6 page paper presents information on cochlear implants and recommends them for young children despite the risks and controversies. The cochlear implant is explored in depth. The risk of meningitis is also touched on. Bibliography lists 5 ...
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Laparoscopic Surgery
A 5 page research paper that investigates the topic of laparoscopic surgery, a form of surgery that is minimally invasive. The surgeon performs a surgical procedure through small holes in the abdomen, utilizing a small camera for visualization. The...
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The Relevance and Need for Trauma Assessment
This is a 5 page paper discussing the need for trauma assessment in the treatment of trauma. The incidence of physical and mental trauma has increased in the past several decades resulting in the need for accurate assessment tools. Physical trauma...
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Definitions of Deviance
An 8 page discussion of our societal construct of deviance. Under the medical model deviance is nothing more than a pathology, a view many psychiatrists and sociologists find disquieting. These same professionals prefer to look at deviance form a...
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PLANT VERSUS FLESH DERIVATAVES OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS
This 4 page paper discusses the arguments surrounding the intake of Omega-3 fatty acids from plants as opposed to fish or meat sources. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Implantable Hearing Devices
A 4 page discussion of the relative attributes of these types of hearing aids. The author describes the physiological process of hearing and distinguishes between partially implantable (bone-anchored) hearing devices and totally implantable...
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