Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

Heart Disease: Medical Technology, Past And Present
7 pages in length. Modern medical technology is a wondrous thing. With just the flick of a switch, life can be snatched from the grips of death. However, without the proper equipment, life merely hangs in the balance, preventing medical...
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'Effects Of Case Management On The Nursing Context - Perceived Quality Of Care, Work Satisfaction, And Control Over Practice' : Article Critique
6 pages in length. The writer discusses purpose, review of literature, variables, hypothesis and methodology as they relate to effects of case management on the nursing context. No additional sources cited.
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Infections/Elderly in Nursing Homes
An 8 page research paper that discussing the pervasive problem of controlling infection among elderly patients in a nursing home environment. The writer covers the most common infections of the urinary, respiratory and GI tract and also discusses...
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Chiropractic As A Viable Alternative To Conventional Treatment
10 pages in length. Chiropractic, a holistic alternative where the spine and joints are adjusted as a means by which to relieve pain, injuries and internal disorders, has long been looked upon as fringe medicine. Within the world of physical...
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Saturated Fatty Acids and Heart Disease: A Reconsideration of the Facts
A 5 page review of the role of saturated fats in heart disease. Reviews the literature used to promote the lipid hypothesis, the hypothesis that saturated fats and high cholesterol leads to an increased incidence of heart disease. Discounts this...
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Agammaglobulinaemia and Selective Immunoglobulin Isotype Deficiencies
A 9 page paper discussing X-linked agammaglobulinaemia (XLA), an immunodeficiency in which mature B lymphocyte cells fail to develop and Ig heavy chain rearrangement fails to progress as it should. The paper also discusses X-linked Hyper IgM...
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
8 pages in length. The writer discusses the pathogenesis of mitral valve prolapse, with emphasis upon the pathophysiological changes that occur in the body and the progression of the condition. Diagnosis and treatment are addressed. Bibliography...
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The Sexual Transition
This 13 page paper gives a comprehensive overview of the social, emotional and physical factors involved in the process of transgenderism. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Gene Therapy Research Proposal
A 3 page paper presenting a research proposal with the purpose of evaluating methods of introducing germline - i.e., inheritable - genes in human subjects. The intended approach will be to replicate specific methods gained from the...
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The Use of the Batista Procedure: The Partial Left Ventriculectomy
This 16 page paper provides an overview of the Batista Procedure, the use of the partial left ventriculectomy. This paper integrates a view of the procedure as an alternative to heart replacement or transplant surgery. Bibliography lists 10...
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Testicular Cancer
A 5 page overview of the disease and current research. Testicular cancer has been known for generations, but formerly it was very rare. It still is not a common form of cancer, accounting for about 1 percent of all cancers in men. However, that...
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The OHRP and the Care of Patients in Clinical Research
An eight page paper which looks at investigations by the OHRP into various instances of irregularities and contravention of guidelines in relation to the care of human volunteers participating in clinical research trials. Bibliography lists 4...
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Euthanasia
A four page paper which looks at the pros and cons of voluntary and involuntary euthanasia and proposes that in the final analysis, the patient
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Working Memory and Brain Injury
5 pages. Prospective memory has been acknowledged by several authors to be the aspect of memory that most affects the ability to function in daily life, but has been rarely studied. An investigation into this topic in regard to this memory and...
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Hepatitis C
A 10 page paper which discusses the epidemiology of Hepatitis C, how it relates to liver transplants and the recurrence of the disease after transplants. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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