Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

Argumentative Essay Supporting the Practice of Intravenous Feedings
A 3 page paper which argues that intravenous feedings should be mandatory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Socialized Medicine: Pros
4 pages in length. The ongoing debate over socialized medicine reinvents itself with every new presidential administration, inasmuch as there continues to be support behind the viability of a health care alternative significantly different from the...
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History of Alzheimer's Disease.
This 4 page paper discusses the history of the discovery of the disease, and background information about it. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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About Schizophrenia
This 5 page paper discusses aspects of schizophrenia including what it is, its cause, and how it can be treated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Disparities in the Treatment of Depression
This 8 page paper looks at three different articles than consider the differences in access to treatment for depression among various patient groups in the US. The paper reviews the articles summarizing the content and interpreting the results. The...
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Chronic Undertreatment of Pain in Elderly Home-Care Patients
A 10 page consideration of pain treatment in the elderly patient. This paper emphasizes a three-pronged approach to pain management. This approach includes adequate pain assessment, constant monitoring, and the willingness to use both...
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Periodontal Laser Surgery
This 5 page paper discusses periodontal laser treatments; it also briefly explains how a laser works. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Gene Therapy and its Potential Use for Muscular Dystrophy
This 15 page paper examines the disease as well as a potential cure. Some history in respect to gene therapy is noted. The uses of gene therapy are discussed. Scientific studies are relayed. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
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Health Care Essays
An 11 page paper answering 8 questions about the state of US health care. Questions address cost and technology issues, as well as American cultural values that have influenced the development of the US health care system. One question compares...
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Japanese Biotechnology and Avian Flu: Ethical and Societal Implications
A 5 page overview of the problems being confronted with bird flu. The author reviews the social impacts of the H5N1 virus and comments on the ethics of vaccine production. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Literature Review on the Prevention and Management of Spinal Tuberculosis
This 15 page paper delves into the history of the disease, its manifestation and treatment options. Attention is paid to infection control throughout as information about the disease and quality patient care is relayed. The paper concludes that ...
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Managed Care's Effects
A 7 page paper discussing the effects of managed care on buyers, sellers, the community and the doctor-patient relationship. Nearly everyone decries the cost of health care and health insurance; millions of Americans are uninsured and their numbers...
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Insurance Planning: Medicare Part D
A 10 page paper answering 5 questions about Medicare Part D from an economics perspective. Questions address price schedules and examples; supply and demand issues; welfare loss to the individual; likely effects of lower premiums; and speculation...
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Management and Prevention of Colorectal Cancer
This 18 page paper examines a variety of risk factors for colorectal cancer. The disease is described. Genetics are discussed. Screening procedures are examined in depth as well as preventive measures one can take to avoid colon cancer. Various risk...
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Immune Response to Measles Infection
This 6 page paper provides an overview of the impacts of measles infection and the nature of the immune response. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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