This paper discusses the current state of practice with regard to appropriate interventions in the case of African-American women who present with fibroid tumors. Includes an extensive abstract...
Prevention of Fibroid Tumors in African-American Women
This paper discusses the prevention of fibroid tumors in African-American women, and concludes that as of yet, there is no effective means of prevention. The paper includes an outline.
Etiology of Multiple Sclerosis
This paper will provide a definition of the disorder of Multiple Sclerosis, problems with diagnosis, the etiology, recent research, and current treatment plans and prognoses.
HIV Among African American Males
This paper sets forth a proposal for a program of community outreach based on the modeling and role-modeling theory (MRM) of nursing theory as well as the basic principles of community nursing. It...
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and the Perception of Speech
This paper discusses ALS, and examines some of the recent research conducted on the disease.
Small pox in India
This paper examines the ways in which the Indian government and the Indian people dealt with public health threats before independence, focusing on the ways in which officials developed a number of...
Panic Attacks
This paper examines the phenomenon of panic attacks.
Mad Cow Disease
This paper examines what causes Mad Cow Disease, also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), what happens to those who contract it, and what might be done to prevent future outbreaks. It...
Malaria
This paper discusses the disease malaria, its cause, symptoms and treatment
Male Infertility
This paper will briefly review a little of the literature concerning male infertility. Specifically, it will focus on causes, diagnosis, risk factors, and prevention.
Massage as a Cancer Therapy 1
This paper discusses the issue of alternative medical treatment, including specifically massage used as a cancer therapy. It argues that such massage, while not claiming to cure cancer,...
High-Risk Behavior and STD’s
This paper examines some of the behaviors that lead to the spread of STDs, and suggests methods to prevent such spread.
Gene Manipulation
This paper examines the uses of gene manipulation to treat cancer as well as chronic diseases
Quality of Health Care for African Americans Alzheimer’s Patients
Describes the reasons why African-Americans have a higher prevalence of developing Alzheimer’s Disease, and discusses research and treatment issues, including the need for further research...
American Children with AIDS
This paper discusses the AIDS epidemic with particular emphasis on its effect on American children.
Anorexia and Physical Metamorphosis
Examines in detail the problem of anorexia in both men and women, drawing somewhat from the book Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf.
Insulin
This paper investigates the emphasis of understanding the pharmicodynamic effects of insulin on the body, how it is regulated, and the potential role that maintaining hormonal stability could have...
Depression in Children
This paper explores depression in children 6-10 years of age. It discusses the etiology of childhood depression and relates the material the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria. Finally, it looks at...
Childhood Schizophrenia
This paper examines the disease of schizophrenia in children.
Dyslexia
This paper examines some of the aspects of the learning disorder known as “dyslexia”.
Adolescent Depression
This paper describes depression in adolescents, some of the possible causes, and methods of treatment.
Alzheimer's Disease Discussion
This paper discusses some of the aspects of the disease. Outline included.
Alzheimer's Disease
This paper discusses the disease and lists 20 facts about the condition.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
This paper examines ADHD, its symptoms, and some of the interventions used by teachers and schools in its treatment.
Use vs. Non-Use of Hearing Aids
This paper will discuss the theoretical basis for using vs. not using assistive devices for communication in older adults (i.e., hearing aids). The paper will examine the psychological/emotional,...
Chiropractic Care -- Superior to Standard Medicine
Summary: This paper will argue that chiropractic therapy is preferred to traditional medicine for many ailments by virtue of its non-invasive, drug-free approach, its holistic philosophy of healing...
Obesity
Argues that binge eating is a disorder that often leads to obesity. It is gaining the spotlight people try to cope with a nation that is increasing in size.
Vestibular Problems Associated with Attention-Deficiency Disorder
Discusses Developmental Coordination Disorder, the title given to children whose motor skills have not developed as they should, as it occurs in children with Attention Deficiency Disorder. The...
Sleeping Disorders
Discusses sleeping disorders in general, with specific emphasis on the psychological influences.
Hodgkin's Disease
A history of Hodgkin's Disease, including a medical description and a study of people with the disease.
Alternative Medicine
In this paper, there will be a discussion on alternative medicine, specifically that which is addressed by John Rollins in his book Reclaiming Our Health. The focus will be on the benefits of...
Infectious Mononucleosis
Discusses the causes, symptoms, complications, and treatment of the disease known as infectious mononucleosis, more commonly known as Mono.
Aids : The Incurable Disease
Biological analysis of HIV and AIDS. T cells, CD4, reverse transcriptase, reproductive cycle, DNA, RNA, mRNA.
Anorgasmia
Defines the condition known as anorgasmia, or the failure or inability for a woman to achieve orgasm, it's causes and possible treatments. Also presents a fictional case study of anorgasmia in an...
Characterizing Autistic Children
Discusses the characteristics of children with autism, such as an inability to communicate or unacceptable social behavior due to lack of social skills. Details the demographics and tendencies of...
Anorgasmia
This paper will present a definition and discuss the causes of anorgasmia, which describes the failure-inability of a woman to achieve orgasm. The report includes 4 page a fictional case study of...
Otitis Media
Describes the disorder Otitis Media, its causes, symptoms, treatments, and effects on speech, hearing and language.
Sickle Cell Anemia
Analyzes the causes, symptoms, and treatments of sickle cell anemia and discusses the genetic disease's incidence in different population groups.
Cuban Immigrants with HIV-AIDS
Examines the influence of social determinants and factors in the health care system on wellness in Cuban Immigrants with HIV-AIDS in Miami, Florida, specifically Little Havana. Report discusses...
Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome
Discusses this syndrome wherein parents, usually mothers, repeatedly attempt to make their children seriously ill in order to gain sympathy and attention. Also analyzes the effect it has upon the...
Hypoglycemia
Provides the definition of hypoglycemia, along with the symptoms, and how to treat this blood disorder.
Sleep Deprivation
Nearly 70 million Americans are affected by sleep deprivation. On average, an adult needs seven and one-half hours of sleep per night. Adequate sleep is necessary for proper brain functioning....
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
Increasingly, young girls and women are being influenced in negative ways by fashion models and body images seen in the media. Models are getting thinner, and use of these impossible beauty...
Strategies for Reducing the Spread of HIV-AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
A discussion of the reasons why AIDS is so prevalent among Sub-Saharan African countries, implications for the spread of HIV-AIDS there, challenges faced in preventing the spread of HIV-AIDS, and...
Solutions for the African AIDS Epidemic
This paper will outline the African AIDS epidemic; its tentative causes and some suggested solutions. The cause of the spread of AIDS in Africa is complicated, and includes socio-cultural,...
Phen-Fen : Pharmaceutical PHAD
Examines the pharmaceutical diet drug, Phen-fen, by discussing what it is, how it works, how it is being marketed, and its effects.
Treatment and Education for Autism
Discusses various forms of treatment and education for autistic children including special education programs, generalized imitation, exercise and diet, the use of drugs and vitamins, and the...
Assistive Technology & Cerebral Palsy Pediatric Patients
This paper will discuss the use of assistive technology with children afflicted with cerebral palsy, particularly in the classroom setting. Assistive technology refers to such things as computers,...
Anorexia Nervosa
This paper discusses the psychiatric disorder known as anorexia nervosa, its causes and potential treatment. It pays special attention to behavior therapy as a possible course of treatment.
AIDS and Politics: A Connection?
Examines the arguments surrounding the attempts to find a cure for AIDS, and seeks to find the truth of accusations that AIDS is a political football which politicians and pharmaceutical companies...
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease
Provides statistical information regarding incidence of, and risk factors for the formation of gallstones. Details the symptoms, explains the diagnosis and treatment methods used for patients with...
Meditation as Pain Relief
Describes the relationship of meditation to pain relief, focusing on Migraines. Explores methodology, research and possible beneficial eff. ects
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Comprehensive Report (ADHD)
This comprehensive report provides a discussion on the definition, diagnosis, treatment and research issues related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with special emphasis on the...
Anthrax
Bacillus anthracis, commonly known as anthrax, is an acute infectious disease of animals that can be secondarily transmitted to humans. This report discusses the various forms of Anthrax, of which...
Asbestos in the Workplace
Discusses the dangers and misconceptions of Asbestos, a component which has been used in the workplace for many years. Also explains the panic that set in when it was discovered that asbestos was...
Epilepsy
Provides basic information on seizure disorders, causes, incidence, diagnosis, and treatment.
E-COLI
Examines the incidents and characteristics, health consequences, and prevention of Escherichia coli (E.coli 0157:H7). Includes outline.
HIV and AIDS
Provides a description of HIV and AIDS and the infections and cancers that appear as a result of the disease. Commonly prescribed drug therapies are also discussed.
Progeria
Examines the Hutchinson-Gilford and Werner's Syndrome forms of the rare disease progeria and discusses outlook and treatment.
Parkinson's Disease
Discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and various treatments for the progressive neurological disorder known as Parkinson's disease.
Multiple Sclerosis
Discusses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a disease which randomly attacks the central nervous system, and provides insight into the statistics, physiology, signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of the disease.
Treating Attention Deficit Disorder Without Harmful Medications
Examines alternative treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), other than the conventional treatments with Ritalin and other drugs, as well as the characteristics, causes, and expected...
HIV and Needle Exchange Programs
A short essay addressing HIV and how needle exchange programs prevent the spread of the HIV virus. Also discusses the U.S. government's dislike of such programs for fear that it will increase drug...
Mammography
A basic introduction to mammography, including techniques and effectiveness.
Aids Patients in a Correctional Setting
Explores the problems associated with aids patients in prison. The introduction provides a statistical background. Also included is a statement of the problem, a literature review, and methodology.
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