Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

Spina Bifida
An 8 page paper discussing the birth defect, its causes and treatment. Spina bifida is a birth defect of decreasing incidence in the United States, largely resulting from better nutritional information among women of childbearing age. It can have...
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ANA : Code for Nursing
An 8 page paper which illustrates some of the most recent concerns involving the ANA Code for Nursing. This is a document that was designed in 1976 and it sets forth all of the ethical concerns that nurses should consider when performing their...
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Managed Care and the Doctor-Patient Relationship
This 8 page paper addresses problems inherent in managed care and the deleterious effects on the doctor-patient relationship as a result of the HMO model. The problem of gag rules is a major part of the discussion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Mitotic Division of Cancer Cells
A 5 page description of mitosis and review of the factors which are believed to be important in stimulating the increased mitotic division of cancer cells. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Asthma: what it is and how to live with it
A 3.5 page research pager that examines the causes and effects of asthma on the life of the patient as well as discussing the current medical options for treatment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Pharmaceutical Liability
This 12 page paper discusses the complex issues related to pharmaceutical liability. Using a scenario in which a drug company knows a new medication might cause serious health problems for a very small percentage of users, the writer explores the...
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A Review of the Causes of Depression
2 pages in length. This is a very interesting review of an article about depression. The article is based on the arguable viewpoint that explores the possibility depression is also caused by a physical abnormality as well as a chemical one.
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AIDS: The history, the treatments and the future
This nine page paper presents a detailed overview of the AIDS virus. It
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation: The Uses in Physical Therapy
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the basic techniques in transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. This paper outlines what it is, how it is used and the past and current applications for physical therapy. Bibliography lists 4...
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The Case Against Forced Military Anthrax Vaccination
A 22 page paper evaluating the validity of the Department of Defense's staunch support for mandatory anthrax vaccinations of all members of the US armed forces. The paper gives an overview of the disease and Louis Pasteur's discovery of a...
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Unfair Exchange - The Abilities & Disabilities Resulting from Williams Syndrome
A 5 page paper that examines the rare childhood disorder known as Williams Syndrome or Williams-Beuren Syndrome. Included is a description of the disorder along with discussions on its symptoms, frequency, causes and treatments. Bibliography lists...
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Western Medicine: Strengths And Limitations
3 pages in length. The writer discusses inherent strengths and limitations with regard to western medicine. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Thalassaemia: Protection from Malaria?
A 7 page discussion of thalassaemia, a family of genetically carried disorders which affect the body's ability to synthesize haemoglobin. Describes the physiological manifestations of the condition and identifies sickle cell anemia as one of the...
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Homeopathy
5 pages in length. The writer discusses the manner by which homeopathic medicine is not only a proven alternative to conventional methods, but also that it is a very necessary addition to incorporate it into treatment programs. Bibliography lists...
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Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
An 11 page paper providing an overview of these two conditions commonly associated with the L5 vertebra. Spondylolysis is most often associated with adolescents, at least in the time that the conditions appear. It is believed that they may affect...
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