Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
A 4 page paper discussing nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI), a rare kidney disorder in which the kidneys are unable to reabsorb much of the water that passes through them. NDI patients generally are continually thirsty and are in danger of...
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Parental Rights, Freedom or Religion, and Societal Responsibility for Insuring Child Welfare
A 4 page discussion of the case outlined in an August 2003 article published in the Ethics Journal of the American Medical Society and titled "Faith-based Decisions: Parents Who Refuse Appropriate Care for Their Child". The case is commented on by...
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DOWNS SYNDROME
This 7 page paper gives an overview of Downs Syndrome, prevailing myths, possible causes of the syndrome, current research, and prevention. Annotated Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A Proposed Study to Evaluate the Impact of Vegetarianism on Blood Sugar Level
A 12 page proposal to evaluate the effect of a vegetarian lifestyle on blood sugar levels. The study is designed to assess individual's current approach to blood sugar levels, approaches that may or may not include medications and that may or may...
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The Oregon State Health Plan
This 3 page paper examines Jacobs, Marmor & Oberlander's (1998) The Political Paradox of Rationing: The Case of the Oregon Health Plan. The problems of health care in the United States are discussed in general. No additional sources cited.
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Ethical Issues in Marketing: Hospital Pricing
An 8 page paper discussing hospital pricing decisions and the constraints under which hospitals operate primarily because of Medicare
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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN BUDDHIST MEDITATION PRACTICES AND PSYCHOTHERAPY: A SAMPLE THESIS PROPOSAL
This 13 page paper discusses meditation and the incorporation of it into the practice of the psychotherapist. Scientific studies discussed and outlined, specific methodology is suggested with thesis, proposal and analysis of past research....
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Health Care Providers: Winners and Losers
A 39 page paper providing Chapters 2 and 3 of a larger work assessing winners and losers in the health care wars. Care providers and health care plans constantly are at odds, providers wanting to charge increased rates and plans seeking to hold...
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Optometry School Admissions Essay
This 3 page paper provides an overview of the basic elements of optometry for use in an optometry school admissions essay.
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Stem Cell Transplantation: A Personal Perspective
A 9 page review of the issues surrounding stem cell transplantation. The author distinguishes between embryonic stem cells, bone marrow stem cells, umbilical cord stem cells, and peripheral blood stem cells. While there is considerable controversy...
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Mental Health Policy in Australia
A 14 page paper which examines the current mental health policy regarding consumer rights and rehabilitation in Australia. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Pneumonia
A 3 page overview of pneumonia. Pneumonia can be caused by a variety of factors. These include both bacterial and viral organisms. The epidemiology of each of these organisms vary as does the specifics of the treatment regime. One of the most...
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Treating Circumcision Pain
This 4 page paper reviews literature on this controversial topic. Specific remedies are discussed and study data is provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Drug Abuse Among Anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
A 16 page overview of substance abuse among medical professionals that work in anesthesiology departments. The author provides statistics that illuminate the problem and then suggests measures which should alleviate the problem. Included a...
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Venous Leg Ulcers
A 5 page exploration of this painful condition. The author defines venous leg ulcers and emphasizes that the first step in addressing a leg ulcer is determining the precise kind of ulcer that one is dealing with. Non-venous ulcers might require a...
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