Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

Chlamydia: Assessment and Intervention
A 9 page overview of the sexually transmitted disease. The author emphasizes effectively preventing the spread of disease and treating those that have become infected with it requires a multifaceted approach involving not only a consideration of...
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Pathophysiology of Necrotizing Fasciitis
This 3 page report discusses the pathophysiologic aspects of necrotizing fasciitis. The general term of "necrotizing soft tissue infections" encompasses a large number of skin infections caused by bacteria or fungi. However, necrotizing...
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Male Infertility: The Factor of Workplace Contamination
An 8 page discussion of the worldwide trend of dropping sperm counts in industrialized countries. This paper attributes that trend to contamination in the workplace and suggests a monitoring program to get the problem in hand. Bibliography lists...
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Terri Schiavo
A 2.5 page paper which examines what should be done with the woman who has been in a vegetative state since 1990. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Ethical Dilemma of Health Care Rationing
This 3 page paper takes a look at rationing as it occurs in the United States and abroad. The ethics of rationing, the problems of HMOs and other contemporary dilemmas are explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE AND AMAPAC
This 7-page paper discusses universal health care coverage and the impact of the American Medical Association's Political Action Committee (AMAPAC) on this topic. Also included are a history of both AMAPAC and nationalized health care, as well as...
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Eating Disorders
A 4 page paper. Eating disorders are complex with no single cause. Research has identified a number of factors that can influence the development of an eating disorder. These factors are categorized as: psychological, interpersonal, socio-cultural...
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Leukemia: An Overview
This 3 page paper explores etiology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this deadly disease. A 2003 study that shows a connection between pollution and the onset of this disease is touched on. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Malaria
5 pages in length. The writer discusses etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Public Policy and the Elderly
This 6 page paper is broken down into three sections which each address a topic on public policy and the elderly. Medicare is discussed in depth. Specific criterion is used to evaluate the current system and recommendations are made. Bibliography...
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THE EFFECT OF WEIGHT LOSS ON WOMEN
This 9 page paper discusses the research efforts and studies which have been done on the effects of weight loss and gain in women. Numerous studies cited. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Artificial Intelligence and Medicine
This 28 page paper outlines the use of artificial intelligence in medicine. This paper outlines some of the major ways in which AI has improved the function of physicians and researchers. Bibliography lists 55 sources.
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Psychological Effects of Multiple Sclerosis
A 13 page paper discussing research into the psychological effects of multiple sclerosis (MS). One of the concurrent effects of MS is that of depression. Other psychological effects arise from MS as well, but more in terms of individuals
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The Problem of Anorexia in College Populations
This 8 page paper provides an overview of the problem of anorexia nervosa and the impact for college women. This paper outlines the problem, including long-term health threats. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Different Perceptions of Deafness
This 3 page report discusses three different views of deafness: 1) a medical view which sees deafness as a medical problem to be cured; 2) a communicative view, which takes deafness to be an impediment to effective communication with others, and;...
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