Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

The Relationship Between Health Status and Service Utilization Needs
This 3 page paper examines the way in which health status may be reviewed and how service utilization is related to general community health. Examples of specific needs of certain populations are provided. No bibliography.
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Ancient Greek Medicine
A 7 page overview of ancient Greek medicine. The author traces the evolution of the Greek approach to medicine from the days of superstition to the days of Hippocrates and subsequent Greeks who would propel the discipline from the darkness into the...
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Caring Concept Analysis
An 8 page nursing concept analysis that explores the topic of caring. The aim of this analysis is to investigate this body of research in order to determine the purposes of caring and how caring can facilitate the goals of nursing practice. The...
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The Importance of Treatment of ADHD in Children in Regards to Lessening the Likelihood of Future Criminal Behavior and Substance Abuse
This is a 7 page paper discussing the importance of early intervention and treatment consisting of medication and therapy in children with ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated 3-7% of school children and overall...
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Researching Consumer Attitudes in Private Health Insurance
A 3 page paper discussing a method for researching a topic in consumer science. The paper presents an introduction and methods discussion using a pre-existing standardized survey instrument available online. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Totality & Simultaneity Paradigms in Nursing
A 6 page research paper that analyzes Callista Roy's Adaptation Model as an example of the totality paradigm and Betty Neuman's Health Care Systems Model as an example of the simultaneity paradigm. The writer uses the nursing concept of living with...
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Article Critique
5 pages in length. The purpose of this research project was to determine the abnormal impact sustained upon the thalamus and pons in alcoholism and schizophrenia. Based upon prior research that established a definite correlation between the...
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THE MIND/BODY CONNECTION AND PSYCHONEUROIMMUNOLOGY
This 6 page paper discusses the connection betwen the mind and body on the health of a person. Specific examples are given, conclusions drawn. Quotes cited from the text: Mind/Body Connection by Hafen, Karren, Frandsen, and Smith. Bibliography lists...
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What is a CAT Scan?
This 4 page report provides a very basic overview of Computed Axial Tomography (CAT or CT) scans and what the technology is, who invented it, and how and why the scans are used. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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NAIL BITING: A LITERATURE REVIEW
This 3 page paper reviews literature pertinent to the study of the disorder of nail biting. Quotes cited from texts. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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TATTOOS
This 3 page paper discusses the process by which a tattoo is applied, and the process for removal of the tattoo. Research and discussion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Roy & Neuman Theories/Changing Expectations
A 4 pages research paper that examines Calista Roy's Adaptation Model, which is an example of the totality paradigm, and Betty Neuman's Health Care Systems Model, which is an example of the simultaneity paradigm in regards to the changing life...
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Roy & Neuman/Changing Life Expectations
A 4 page research paper that examines two nursing theories: Calista Roy's Adaptation Model, which is an example of the totality paradigm, and Betty Neuman's Health Care Systems Model. Both theories are examines in regards to their application to...
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Comparison between media article and textbook chapter
A paper which compares an article from the Chicago Tribune on the medical use of marijuana with a textbook chapter on the physiology and neurology of the brain. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Treatments for Schizophrenia: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Social Skills Training, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), and Medication
This is an 8 page paper discussing some treatments for schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is considered a life-long illness in which individuals experience delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and/or catatonic behavior among other symptoms....
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