Academic papers on Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

Liver Histopathology / An Overview
A 5 page overview of normal and abnormal liver function and the determinants of the latter. Emphasizes the effects of alcohol on a liver and describes the effects of cirrhosis of the liver. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Parkinson's Disease / An Overview of Treatment Options
A 14 page overview of the various treatment methodologies for Parkinson's disease. Emphasizes the use of the drug pramipexole and gives an overview of other treatment options such as posteroventral medial pallidotomy surgery and fetal tissue...
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Parkinson's Disease # 2
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects muscle control. This 8 page report looks at its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. The writer is especially concerned with the importance of dopamine deficit-- as the major...
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The Treatment Of Arthritis In Children
This 6 page paper presents a very brief overview of some of the issues dealing with the treatment options available for children with arthritis. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Shoulder Injuries & Sports Injuries / Common Injuries, Evaluation and Treatment
A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the problem of shoulder injuries in sports medicine, and evaluates current treatment options as well as prevention models. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Rotator Cuff Injuries
A 9 page paper discussing the causes and treatments of rotator cuff injuries as well as alternative therapies. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Rotator Cuff Injuries / Conservative Care Utilizing Exercise
A 5 page overview of conservative care for rotator cuff injuries. Emphasizes the appropriateness of carefully-designed exercise regimes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Pyruvate Decarboxylase / Industrial and Medical Applications
A 10 page overview of the enzyme and its functions. Emphasizes its use in the production of ethanol and the role it plays in the production of vitamin B1. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Medical Patient Case
A 6 page psychiatry model case written in a format generally required of medical students and interns. Includes present illness history, mental status, etc..
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Ethics Of Medicine
A 20 page paper that provides an intensive overview of the necessity for ethics in medicine and considers this in light of the increasing problem of dishonesty in medicine. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Scams And Quackery Through The Ages
This 8 page paper takes a look at scams and quackery in advertising through the ages in America. A focus is on pharmaceuticals but other issues are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Ethics Of Prescribing Antibiotics Without A Culture
5 pages in length. Antibiotics may be considered a cure-all when it comes to fighting infections, but doctors are prescribing their usage far too often and many times without the aid of a culture test to determine if their administration is truly...
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Medication Errors
This 6 page paper addresses the subject of medication errors in the organizational setting. Concrete examples are provided and several solutions are suggested. Problems at every end of the spectrum, from prescribing to administering, are included....
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Equality in Health Care is Essential
This 9 page paper examines the fact that all people, regardless of socio-economic status have an equal right to quality health care. Bibliography lists seven sources.
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Medical Ethics in Managed Care / Is it Possible?
Over the course of the last 3 decades, medical ethics have shifted from the responsibility of the physician to the responsibility of the managed care organization (MCO) and as a result, the lines between appropriate care and cost feasibility have...
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