Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

Reflexology / Successful Healing Through The Feet !
14 pages in length. Foot Reflexology is the practice of stimulating areas of the feet that correspond to parts of the body with specific hand, thumb and finger techniques. This stimulation is believed to have a positive effect on a person's health...
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Healing Sites / Importance To Christianity
A 7 page paper discussing the reasons healing sites, such as Lourdes, holy wells and other shrines, are important to the Christian faith. Different aspects such as hope, faith, and continuity are discussed with examples from research. Bibliography...
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Wellness Centers / Medically-Based vs. Fitness-Based
40 pages in length. The writer discusses the fact that within the world of physical and mental wellness, there are two very different approaches to the same goal: medical and fitness. The two vastly diverse programs offered at wellness centers...
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Healing Through Art
The western medical establishment has come to recognize the value of dance, music, literature, painting and drama in preventing and treating illness. Techniques such as guided imagery, dance, art therapy and music have become the tools of health...
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Alternative Health Care / Argument for Insurance Coverage
A 5 page argumentative essay in support of insurance coverage for alternative health care. The writer contrasts the current situation with the 1970s introduction of psychotherapy into the company benefits plan, and argues against arguments calling...
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The Advent of Modern Medicine
A 9 page research paper which looks at what is generally meant by the term 'modern medicine.' The writer demonstrates how this term can vary according to whether one is looking at certain key philosophical changes or actual advancements in practical...
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1930's Irish Medical Care & Cerebral Palsy / Book Review
A 3 page review of Christy Brown's touching personal story entitled "My Left Foot" -- the auto-biography of an individual who suffered from Cerebral Palsy and was paralyzed so that he had control over only one foot. The writer focuses upon Christy's...
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Creating an Asthma Education Program
An 8 page research paper which examines topics which should be covered in establishing an education program which will empower both the asthma patient and the patient's family to take control of this chronic, yet controllable disease. The writer...
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Caffeine And Behavior
An 11 page paper that discusses the impacts of caffeine on behavior, based on physiological changes caused by the drug. This paper considers physiological changes relative to neurotransmissions that impact behavioral considerations presented in a...
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Hospital Mergers / Pros and Cons
A 6 page overview of the history of structural change within U.S. hospitals. An emphasis is placed on the merging of smaller hospitals into large hospital systems and the pros and cons of those mergers. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Generic Drugs vs. Non-Generic Drugs / Not Getting What We Pay For
An 8 page paper that considers the issues surrounding the use of less expensive generic drugs, and determines the issues related to this pharmacological conflict. Bibliography included.
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Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria / A Medical Waste Landfill
A 5 page overview of existence of and the dangers presented by antibiotic resistant bacteria. Includes specific information regarding persistent and resistant bacteria in the Tulalip medical waste landfill in Marysville, Washington. Bibliography...
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Supply & Demand Of Physicians
6 pages in length. Change in physician supply and demand has occurred in the past twenty plus years with an anticipation of increases in some areas and decreases in other areas. Predictions are made as to the supply and demand for physicians in...
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Drug Price Control
An 11 page paper that discusses the topic of drug price control as it relates to health care and health maintenance organizations. This paper takes a specific look at the way HMOs impact drug pricing. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Pharmaceutical Industry
This 5 page report looks at this industry historically in addition to its effects on society today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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