Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

Five Highlights in the History of Nursing
A 5 page research paper that offer five historical developments in nursing history. The writer discusses the contributions of Florence Nightingale, Agnes Hunt, Clara Barton, Hildegard Peplau and Virginia Henderson. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Prescription Drug Coverage For Senior Citizens: Current Controversy
10 pages in length. Health care reform has been a thorn in the nation's side ever since the development of private insurance and employer-supplied coverage after World War II. This union-supported venture did not sit well with subsequent...
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OVERVIEW: WEST NILE VIRUS
This 5 page paper discusses the West Nile Virus, the effecits of the virus on the body, its spread, status of vaccines, and the biology of the virus. Information cited from experts in the field. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Effectiveness of Zyban (Bupropion) on Smoking Cessation
This is a 5 page paper discussing the effectiveness of Zyban on smoking cessation. In the past seven years, several trials have been undertaken to determine the effectiveness of the anti-depressant prescription drug Zyban (bupropion) in regards to...
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Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) & Regulation
An 8 page paper. Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) seemed like a good idea in the 1980s as health costs were soaring out of range. Their purpose was to control costs while increasing the quality of health care for Americans. But, like many...
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Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
This 10 page paper provides an overview of this congenital heart disorder. While general information is provided about the condition, etiology, treatment and so forth, two animal studies are closely examined. What these recent studies contribute to...
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FOLK HEALERS IN LATIN AMERICA: HOMEOPATHY
This 5 page paper discusses the alternative medicines used in Homeopathy. Acupuncture, yoga, herbal treatments are exampled. Statistics are given for adherents to this type of medical treatment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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An Overview of MRSA
This 9 page paper provides an overview of MRSA (methicillin and multiple antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus). Research, definitions, prevention and treatment are areas explored. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Virtue ethics and cloning
A paper which looks at some of the issues surrounding human cloning from the perspective of a system of virtue ethics, contrasting Christianity with Western liberalism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ethical Considerations in Embryonic Stem Cell Research
A 5 page position paper arguing against embryonic stem cell research and in favor of using adult stem cells for the same purpose. Philosophers can argue the moral and ethical position of harvesting embryonic cells forever,
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Concern for the Present and Future: Healthcare
A 5 page paper discussing uneasy changes in access to healthcare. An old saying holds that
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The High Cost of Health Insurance: Co-Pay for Prescription Drugs
This 5 page paper provides an example letter of a consumer writing to Oxford Health Plans regarding the high cost of prescription drugs. Suggestions are made and reasoning is provided to convince the insurance company to change its drug co-pay...
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MRSA in the UK
This 7 page paper looks at the incidence of Methecillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the UK, the mortality and morbidity rates. The paper includes three tables with a breakdown of figures by region. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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The Relationship Between Diet and Cancer
This 5 page paper provides an overview in respect to dietary factors as they relate to cancer. Research includes information related to prevention as well as foods that are beneficial in helping cancer patients. Recent research is included. ...
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INTERVIEW SUMMARY PAPER: RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
This 5 page paper discusses the problem with inmplememting nursing and medical changes in the workplace setting. Paper is a sample interview/survey paper where the three nurses interviewed are employed by a correctional facility. Bibliography lists...
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