Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

The Controversy Regarding Phrenology during the First Half of the Nineteenth Century
This 6 page paper looks at how and why such controversy arose regarding phrenology; the study of the shape of the skull. Then paper explains the underlying assumption made by Gall and Spurzheim and looks at the arguments that were put forward to...
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Surgeons
A 7 page paper reviewing a series of malpractice cases against surgeons for the purpose of highlighting precautions that could work in physicians
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Article Review (Organ Donation)
This 6 page tutorial reviews an article submitted by a student. The subject is organ donation. The article takes the position that organ donation should not involve compensation. The paper agrees with that position. Additional sources are used to...
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NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND VISION IMPAIRMENT: A LITERARY REVIEW
This 4-page paper offers a review of literature pertaining to blindsight (vision defects) in the field of neuropsychology. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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In Support of Equal Access to Health Care
A 9 page paper offering a conceptual model, theoretical model, hypothesis, statement of the problem and theoretical framework in the quest to define health care and whether equal access is a right or a privilege. The hypothesis is that preventive...
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Health Policy: Medicare Reform
A 9 page paper assessing current health care policy, forces that maintain the status quo and suggestions for improving policy. The bottom line is that ultimately, Medicare controls the course of most of health care in the US, including...
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In Support of Equal Access to Health Care
A 10 page paper offering a conceptual model, theoretical model, hypothesis, statement of the problem and theoretical framework in the quest to define health care and whether equal access is a right or a privilege. The hypothesis is that preventive...
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The Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs
This 4 page paper examines prescription drugs and looks at two solutions in terms of how to address the rising costs. Generics are seen as the answer to the problem but the concept of drug buying pools is examined as well. Bibliography lists 4...
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Depression; A State of Being or a State of Doing?
This 4 page paper discuss the extent to which depression is a state of doing rather than a state of being; is it something we are or something we do? The paper looks at how this may be discussed by looking at literature and studies which indicate...
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A Glimpse at the History of Dentistry
An 8 page overview of some of the major steps taken in dentistry. Starting in ancient times and continuing to the present, the author concentrates on the various approaches and materials that have been used in the production of fillings. ...
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Assessing Ventricular Flow
A 6 page paper discussing the use of the radionuclide ventriculogram and dynamic MRI in diagnosing cardiovascular disease or confirming the occurrence of a heart attack. The paper describes each procedure, the radionuclide ventriculogram more fully...
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The Biomedical and the Biopsychosocial Models
This 7 page paper critically evaluate the impact of using the biopsychosocial model of health rather than the biomedical approach to treat a patient. The paper applies this with specific reference to treating the common cold. The bibliography cites...
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Phenylketonuria: Impact and Treatment
A 5 page review of the genteic and enzymatic causes for this potentially catastrophic condition. The author oulines the interventional techniques currently being employed. Caused by either a deficiency in the PAH enzymatic activity or a genetic...
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AN AIDS ANALYSIS: DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
This 6-page paper studies diagnostic testing when it comes to AIDS, how such tests are measured, outcomes and discussion on treatment management. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Dolphin Therapy
An 18 page paper which examines what this controversial treatment is, who developed it, its benefits, where one can go to receive this therapy, how dolphins communicate with patients, how dolphins are trained for such a program, and evaluates the...
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