Medical Essays

A Psychedelic Renaissance: Present Reflection on the Past to Build our Future
Example essay. Last modified: 26th Oct 2021
Introduction: This paper will examine the history of the Psychedelic Renaissance and the ensuing interplay between drugs and the government as well as an exploration into the recent resurgence of psychedelics as a new paradigm for future medicines....

Advantages and Disadvantages Erythropoietin for Endurance Athletes
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Sep 2021
Introduction: For the purposes of this essay an understanding of what EPO (Erythropoietin) is will be established. An understanding of how EPO works in the body will also be established. EPO’s use in medicinal practice is wide and varied and will be referred to also. Given an understanding of its mechanism and its effect on the body, its usefulness to endurance athletes will be established....

Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting: a Novel Approach
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Mar 2018
Introduction: ADVERSE DRUG REACTION REPORTING, A NOVEL APPROACH Author: Abdul Latif Sheikh*, Ale Zehra*, Salwa Zubair*, Muhammad Zeeshan Khan*   ABSTRACT: Globally adverse drug reactions (ADRs) has major contribu...

An Overview of Neuroplasticity
Example essay. Last modified: 15th Jul 2021
Introduction: The term “neuronal plasticity” was already utilized by the “father of neuroscience” Santiago Ramón y Cajal who portrayed nonpathological changes in the structure of adult minds....

Anorexia Nervosa: Causes and Treatments
Example essay. Last modified: 10th May 2019
Introduction: Problem: Too many teenagers are becoming anorexic. Question: What are researchers doing to prevent it? Introduction. Anorexia nervosa is a huge issue among men and women of all ages. Anorexia Nervosa...

Antidepressants and Antipsychotics
Example essay. Last modified: 16th Nov 2021
Introduction: An overview of antidepressant and antipsychotic drug therapy for psychiatric disorders such as depression and schizophrenia....

Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Abstract As Artificial Intelligence grows it will keep changing the way healthcare providers, physicians, radiologist, and their patients li...

Benefits and Challenges of Organ Transplants
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Organ Transplants Abstract Since the first successful organ transplants in the 1950s after over 200 years of transplant history, countless lives have been saved. Despite their ...

Benefits of Early Skin-to-Skin Contact Following Cesarean Delivery
Example essay. Last modified: 17th Mar 2021
Introduction: Breastfeeding has been associated with the child’s immunity against infection, an improved cognitive development, a lower probability of chronic illnesses later in life, and a reduction in mortality until 5 years of age...

Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
Example essay. Last modified: 4th Apr 2018
Introduction: Alzheimer’s disease is slowly progressive and irreversible brain disease which is one of the most common cause of dementia [1]. In AD patients not only suffer from cognitive but also motor and sens...

Cannabidiol: CBD Uses, Pharmacology and Legality
Example essay. Last modified: 16th Aug 2022
Introduction: Cannabidiol (CBD) can be used to help with certain skin conditions, disease states, and mental disorders. CBD is related to cannabis plant, but is used more for its medicinal properties....

Cardiovascular Effects of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids
Example essay. Last modified: 4th Jun 2023
Introduction:   Table of Contents ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION BODY: ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROIDS Effects Desired Effects Adverse Effects CONCLUSION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BIBLIOGRAPHY ABSTRACT Doping is a global phenomenon ...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patient Case Study
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: NGR 6202L: ADVANCED ADULT-GERO PRACTICUM   Demographic Information: Initials of Patient: A.R. Patient Age: 45 Patient Gender: Male Pat...

Case Presentation of Empyema
Example essay. Last modified: 14th Dec 2020
Introduction: Empyema is a term used to describe pockets of pus that have collected inside a body cavity, most commonly in the pleural space (slim space between the inside of the chest cavity and the outside of the lung)....

Case Study of Cholera
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Cholera Case Study Cholera’s past seven pandemics in the past two-hundred years have killed millions across the globe, with the seventh one still occurring. Causati...

Causal Explanations of Dyslexia
Example essay. Last modified: 4th Apr 2018
Introduction: Introduction Poor decoding and spelling abilities along with difficulties in precise and fluent recognition of words characterise the learning disability of dyslexia (International Dyslexia Associati...

Causes of Dyslexia
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Apr 2018
Introduction: Possible Causes of Dyslexia Dyslexia is a learning disability that causes reading and language difficulties, in terms of spoken or written. Today, there are many researches actively taking place rega...

Cerebral Palsy: Causes and Impacts
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder of movement, muscle tone, and posture caused by damage to the brain, either before, during, or in the first few years after birth. (6) Cerebral refers to...

Clinical Governance overview
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd May 2017
Introduction: “A framework through which NHS organisations are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which ...

Compassion in Medicine | Reflective Essay
Example essay. Last modified: 29th Nov 2017
Introduction: Advancements in medical technology have given rise to medicalization, a process where ‘non-medical’ problems have become understood and treated as ‘medical’ issues.1 This potentially objectif...

Constipation Case Study
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Constipation Case Study Explain the primary pathophysiology of constipation. Constipation is challenging to define because bowel habits are unique to each individual just...

Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Critically appraise the diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Assess the value or quality of…. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affect more than 300,000 peopl...

Development of Vision over the First 12 Months of Life
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Describe and discuss the development of vision over the first 12 months of life. Contents 1) Introduction 2) The changes in vision from birth to twelve mon...

Dr John Snow Methodology Used in an Outbreak of Cholera in London
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Dr John Snow Methodology Used in an Outbreak of Cholera in London  Table of Contents Summary Introduction Dr John Snow Theory and Methodology Co...

Dysphagia: Diagnosis, Management and Outcome Measures
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: ‘Dysphagia’ is the medical term for a difficulty in swallowing, further described as any complication passing food or drink from the mouth to the stomach (Logemann, 1998). It occurs in three ...

Effectiveness of Pain Management During Labour
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: The effectiveness of pain management is influential to a woman’s health and wellbeing during labour. As midwives, it is essential to understand the physiology, influencing factors and perceptio...

Efficacy of Medical Cannabis for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Example essay. Last modified: 6th Aug 2021
Introduction: Chronic pain has been defined as pain that persists past normal healing time. Pain is usually classed as chronic when it lasts or reoccurs for more than 3 to 6 months. Chronic pain has been found to be a very common condition....

Endothelialization and drug release kinetics of roughness induced polymer-free drug eluting stents
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Oct 2021
Introduction: Drug-eluting stents (DES) are usually created by coating bare-metal stents with polymer film and loading it with drugs. This causes adverse effects like late stent thrombosis. Polymer-free DES may help prevent this problem....

Equipment Requirements and Specifications for Radiography Unit
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Practicing Radiography in a Diverse Society A new mobile X-ray system is required for your hospital to use in the Special Care Baby Unit. Write an equipment specification for your ideal ...

Ethical Issues of the Jesse Gelsinger Case
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction:  Jesse Gelsinger was diagnosed with ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency when he was two years old. OTC deficiency is a metabolic disorder that a body eliminates an enzyme that degrad...

Evidence-based Practice for Venous Thromboembolism
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM  What is evidence-based practice (EBP) and why is it important in the healthcare field?  EBP is research that is conducted on specific practices that pe...

Gaucher’s Disease: Types, Symptoms and Treatments
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Jun 2021
Introduction: Overall, studies continue to occur in order to find more effective treatments for individuals suffering from Gaucher’s disease. The severity of this disease may vary from patients, but in general, the disease is very harmful as it can lead to deaths in young age groups...

Glasgow Coma and Glasgow Outcome Scales for Brain Injury
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Nov 2017
Introduction: ABSTRACT Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death in adults under the age of 45 and an estimated 7.7 million people in the European Union are living with a disability caused by TBI. ...

Glaxo & smith Kline's Merges and acquisition
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Jan 2015
Introduction: Introduction We find always things through research which has not been and before in particular area or field .Researcher often does research to clarify the doubt that they have in the previous resear...

Gold Nanoparticle in Cancer Treatment
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Dec 2021
Introduction: An investigation of using gold nanoparticles to reduce the time, effort and expenses in cancer detection and treatment. ...

Health and Safety in a Dental Laboratory
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Health, safety risk assessments and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health  (COSHH) assessments, cross infection and cross infection control, decontamination  techn...

Hyperbilirubinemia Commonality, Physiology and Diagnosis
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Hyperbilirubinemia Scholarly Paper Perinatal: Labour, Delivery and Newborn Care  Hyperbilirubinemia or neonatal jaundice is a commonly occurring condition in newbo...

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Causes, Treatment and Complications
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Hypertension Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Hypertension is the condition in which force of the blood pushing against artery vessel walls is too high. It is measured in mil...

Immunisation Infection Disease
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Jan 2015
Introduction: Immunisation has been continually confirmed in both research trials and in the field to be one of the most successful medical interventions we have to avert disease. As Mims et al (2004: 513) outlines...

Impact ADHD and Autism on Education
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Jan 2018
Introduction: How does ADHD and/or autism impact on the pupil, other pupils, teachers and the whole school? Introduction and Overview First, is to define ADHD and Autism: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (A...

Impact of Teratogens Affecting the Prenatal Child
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Mar 2018
Introduction: Tracy Morrissey The aim of this discussion is to explore the impact of teratogens affecting the prenatal child and the interventions available to assist in preventing teratogens. For the purpose of...

Impacts of Carbon Monoxide on Health
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: When hydrocarbon fuels are burnt in a supply of clean air, water and carbon dioxide are formed, CH4 + O2 → CO2 + H2O. Conversely if there is a restriction to the air source and the supply of ox...

Importance of Autonomy for Medical Ethics
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Many ethicists such as Sumner[1], Buchanan and Brock[2] believe that autonomy is the most important of all principles for medical ethics. Gillon[3] provides that autonomy should be rega...

Importance of Insulin for Diabetes Treatment
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Insulin – its importance in the treatment of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Introduction Diabetes Mellitus is a Health condition in which the patient’s body canno...

Importance of Monitoring Blood Pressure
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd Nov 2017
Introduction: Why should we monitor high blood pressure? In this essay the reasons why we monitor high blood pressure will be discussed. In order to do this it will first be necessary to explain what blood pressur...

Infectious Disease, Biological and Drug Defenses
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Infectious disease, biological and drug defenses Word count: 2462 When a pathogen enters the body, the person becomes infected. Pathogens are a kind of parasite that s...

Is Focal Retrograde Amnesia Is an Actual Neurological Disorder?
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Wheeler & McMillan (2001) describe Focal Retrograde Amnesia (FRA) as a rare but recently recognized the condition. According to Sehm et al (2011), FRA is characterized by a substantial loss o...

Issue of Substance Abuse in Pregnancy
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Introduction Substance abuse is a mental illness that refers to the unsafe or misuse use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs (World Health Organization [WHO],...

Kidney Case Study
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Kidney Case Study   Case 1 A 35 year old sportsman visits his doctor complaining of back and side pain. The doctor asks him for a 24hr urine sample and the result...

Labeling Central Line Dressings and Intravenous Lines
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Abstract  Preventing central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a significant part of everyday care in a hospital. Liebrecht and Lieb (2016) state that a CLABSI in...

Leukemia: An overview
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Apr 2017
Introduction: What Is Leukemia? Leukemia is the general term used to describe four different disease-types called: Acute Myelogenous (AML), Acute Lymphocytic (ALL), Chronic Myleogenous (CML), and Chronic Lymphoc...

Lung Cancer Patient
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Jan 2015
Introduction: Lung Cancer One of the most common types of cancer is lung cancer or lung carcinoma which is a tumor that worsens and will continue to metastasize or spread if it is not prevented or given a cure. It ...

Management of Childhood Psoriasis with Acitretin
Example essay. Last modified: 29th Jul 2021
Introduction: This article reviews the of use of acitretin in the treatment of childhood psoriasis....

Models of Consultation and Assessment Tools for Prescribing
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Consultations are a vital part of assessment and diagnosis during the patients journey, it is imperative for the practitioner to carry this out in a holistic and systematic manner in order to pro...

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome  Background of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome As the drug addiction epidemic is on the rise in the United States so is incidence of Neonatal Abs...

Non-Medical Prescribing Case Study
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction:                                 &#...

NSAID Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Jan 2015
Introduction: 1. Introduction 1.1 Ibuprofen, a Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of the most commonly used and therapeutically effective groups of d...

Nuclear Medicine for Treating Neuroendocrine Tumours
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Oct 2021
Introduction: How effective is Luteium-177 and Gallium-68 as theranostics to treat neuroendocrine tumours?...

Nursing Interventions for Schizophrenia
Example essay. Last modified: 12th Jul 2017
Introduction: Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness in which individuals loose the ability to discriminate between reality and imagination, characterized by disturbances to their thoughts, behavior and feelings....

Obesity: Causes, Effects and Treatments
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Mar 2018
Introduction: Obesity , is one of the common and serious disease over the world. There must be cases of obesity no matter in urban or rural area, as it is a widespread and escalating concern. It does not just happ...

Onset, Characteristics & Patient Needs of Parkinson’s Sufferers
Example essay. Last modified: 6th Aug 2021
Introduction: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder. PD occurs when the brain’s substantia nigra neurons of the basal ganglia begin to die; therefore, decreasing dopamine in the body. The onset of PD can occur at a young age, but the most common diagnosis is after 60 years old....

Overview & Analysis of Epilepsy
Example essay. Last modified: 10th Aug 2021
Introduction: Throughout my paper I will explain what epilepsy is and what happens during an epileptic seizure, I will cover the different categories of seizures, how doctors diagnose epilepsy, and different types of treatment to help the patients with epilepsy...

Overview of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Example essay. Last modified: 26th Jul 2021
Introduction: An overview of Methicillin-ResistantStaphylococcusAureus (MRSA) and the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment....

Paramedic Practice Clinical Governance and Professional Practice
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction:  Assignment Title:   Delivery of high quality care ensuring the safety of patients and service users is an expectation of professional practice. What is the role of clinical...

Parkinson's Disease: Etiology, Symptoms and Treatment
Example essay. Last modified: 17th Mar 2021
Introduction: The paper illustrates that Parkinson's disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder. It can be caused due to genetic or various environmental factors....

Pathophysiology of Down's Syndrome
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Down syndrome is defined as a congenital disorder that occurs because of a chromosomal defect with chromosome 21.  It is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition according to the Na...

Pathophysiology, Causes and Treatment of COPD
Example essay. Last modified: 17th Mar 2021
Introduction: This write up will aim to discuss the pathophysiology, causes and treatment of COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), methods of diagnosis pertaining to lung conditions, and the relationship between smoking and lung conditions such as COPD and emphysema....

Patient Case Study of Cirrhosis and Pancreatitis
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Jun 2021
Introduction: The patient showed signs of a severe form of Alcohol Liver Disease (ALD).  According to the Journal of hepatology, early signs of ALD are not easily noticeable but the main symptoms of ALD include abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhoea and yellowing of the sclera....

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is the inability to relax the pulmonary circulation arrangement at birth, which leads to non-oxygenated blood bypassing around the lungs a...

Personal Experiences of Trauma Patients' in A & E
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2021
Introduction: Major trauma is the term used to describe a serious injury that could cause permanent disability or death. According to National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death, 2007, it is the fourth largest cause of death in the UK, and the number one cause of death in the first four decades of life...

Perspectives on Organoids: Reducing the Use of Animal Models in Research
Example essay. Last modified: 13th Oct 2021
Introduction: Animal models are animals that are used in research particularly for aiding in understanding diseases and to test possible treatments....

Pharmacology Critical Thinking Assignment: Lorazepam
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction:  Pharmacology Critical Thinking Assignment: Lorazepam The individual I interviewed is an 18-year-old male who is currently taking lorazepam help control anxiety and panic attacks. ...

Pharmacy is a health profession
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Apr 2017
Introduction: Chapter 1 The word is derived from the Greek word ‘pharmakon’ meaning “drug” or “medicine” and has been used since the 15th and 17th centuries 1. Pharmacy is a heal...

Pica Disorder: Causes, Effects and Treatment
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Apr 2018
Introduction: Introduction This essay will discuss one of the feeding and eating disorder called the Pica Disorder. Specific reference will be made to a clear explanation of the disorder, epidemiology, etiology an...

Polymers and plastics in biomedical applications
Example essay. Last modified: 5th May 2017
Introduction: Introduction Polymers are increasingly being used to fabricate biomedical materials for tissue engineering and wound treatment applications, as well as for drug delivery. For tissue engineering and wo...

Prevention of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Abstract CAUTIs is the second most common hospital-acquired infection (HAI). Identifying barriers to implementation of CAUTI prevention programs and evaluating the effectiveness will hel...

Prevention of Central Line Infection
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Abstract Every year central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) affect people around the world and the healthcare system. Researchers has shown that prevention has been made ...

Priority Pollutants and Their Health Effects
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Mar 2018
Introduction: INTRODUCTION The Priority Pollutants are a set of chemical pollutants EPA regulates, and for which EPA has published analytical test methods. the Priority Pollutant list published at 40 CFR 423, Appe...

Processes of Gene Regulation in Bacteria and Archaea
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Sep 2021
Introduction: Gene expression in bacteria is the response to the available nutrient sources, controlling the amount and type of protein or enzyme. The process of gene expression regulates protein synthesis through transcription by controlling the amount of mRNA available, or through translation which decides whether or not to translate mRNA....

Psychosocial Concepts in Radiography
Example essay. Last modified: 14th Aug 2018
Introduction: “Promising too much can be as cruel as caring too little” (Kelley, 2005, p. 69). The aim of this assignment is to describe and discuss the psychosocial aspects of patient/client care as applied t...

Public Awareness for Prevention of Antibiotic Resistance
Example essay. Last modified: 6th Aug 2021
Introduction: This report looks at some of the reasons behind the spread of antibiotic resistance. From the literature four key factors were identified that contribute to antibiotic resistance: over prescription, self-medication, agricultural use and hospital use of antibiotics...

Reducing the Risk of Pressure Ulcers in Acutely Unwell Patients
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: 1.0  Terms of Reference The aim of this report is to reduce the risk of the development of pressure ulcers in acutely unwell patients within a local National Health Service (NHS) Tr...

Relationship Between Level of Starch Consumption in Ancestral Diet and Number of AMY1 Gene Copies
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Aug 2021
Introduction: The purpose of this experiment, is to investigate the relationship between ancestral starch diet, and number of AMY1A gene copies. According to a study done by Perry et al. (2007), a positive correlation exists between salivary amylase protein level, and ancestral starch consumption....

Research Paper: Congestive Heart Failure
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Throughout our life, there are many fears; the fear of life, the fear of death, the fear of failure. All are realistic fears that sit in the back of our head whispering to us through our lives. H...

Risk Factors for Diabetes
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Burn injuries Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic condition characterized by a decrease or lack of insulin production resulting in improper glucose metabolism. Insulin produced by the panc...

Robotic surgery
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd Jun 2015
Introduction: Information Technology in Medicine: Should patients trust robotic surgery 1 Introduction to the topic Robots are ubiquitous today. They are found in our cars, in our houses, in our industries inside b...

Sleep Apnea: Causes, Impacts and Treatments
Example essay. Last modified: 17th Mar 2021
Introduction: Sleep apnea is a common and very serious sleep disorder that causes breathing to be interrupted, stopped or for it to get shallow. This disorder can affect anyone....

Smoking Cessation Support Activities Using Health Promotion
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Title: Title: Smoking cessation support activities using health promotion -from the viewpoint of health promotion. Health promotion is a 21st century health strategy, which is based on ...

Stages of Prenatal Development and Prenatal Care
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Prenatal development The miraculous development of a baby is amazing, but not without its few complications. During the development of a baby, it goes through three phases before itR...

Strengths and Weaknesses of Cognitive Research Methods
Example essay. Last modified: 16th Aug 2022
Introduction: This essay will analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the research methods adopted by cognitive neuroscientists. The research methods that will be discussed in this essay are CAT scans, TMS scans, FMRI scans and PET scans....

Streptococcus Pneumoniae: Biology, Epidemiology and Public Health Issues
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction:       Pneumococcal Pneumonia Contents   Sections Topics Page No. Section 1...

Swiss Cheese Model to Assess Medical Errors and Patient Safety
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Patient safety and risk management are major aspects of healthcare that should be intertwined in any healthcare organisation (Fisher and Scott 2013). Patient safety is where the patient does not ...

Technological Advancement Impact on Cosmetic Surgery
Example essay. Last modified: 14th Jul 2021
Introduction: A critical analysis of different social groups and their use of various medical technologies in cosmetic surgery....

The location & function of the Medulla Oblongata
Example essay. Last modified: 4th Aug 2021
Introduction: The medulla oblongata is a very interesting part of the brain. This very small section of the brain stem has a very large amount of responsibility in the human body. Studies concerning this section help in the understanding of many basic biological functions of the body....

The personal qualities required to fulfill the role of the modern ambulance paramedic
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Jan 2015
Introduction: The role of the modern paramedic is one of a highly trained emergency-care professional gone are the days of the ‘stretcher-bearer’ (NHS careers booklet, p10) Paramedics are set the task o...

The Rise of Antibiotic Resistance
Example essay. Last modified: 26th Jul 2021
Introduction: Antibiotic resistance is a global health issue. How did this resistance take hold and how can it be overcome?...

Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Apr 2017
Introduction: Running Head: THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING Abstract Therapeutic horseback riding is very beneficial for a rider of any age and had been used as a way of improving the health and physically good ...

Treatment Options for Diabetes
Example essay. Last modified: 29th Jul 2021
Introduction: Diabetes is an increasingly common metabolic disorder distinguished by lack of production or dysfunction of the insulin hormone, resulting in raised blood glucose levels....

Treatment with Hydroxyzine for Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Background Paradoxical vocal cord dysfunction is associated with several psychiatric condition including mood, anxiety, somatoform, and personality disorders. Early intervention for ongo...

Triage Tool for Sepsis Recognition
Example essay. Last modified: 19th Feb 2019
Introduction: “Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection.  Sepsis and septic shock are major healthcare problems, affecting millions of people around the...

Turner Syndrome: Diagnosis, Development and Management
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Turner Syndrome Abstract  Turner syndrome is defined as the loss or partial loss of an X chromosome (XO) in a female. Signs and symptoms typically include short stature, go...

Use of Cranberry Supplements for UTI Prevention
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: Introduction Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are one of the most common infections worldwide and according to the National Institute of Health, “there were an estimated 10.5 million...

Using animals in medical research
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Jan 2015
Introduction: Throughout history, animals (refers to non-human animals, excluding human) are widely used in different fields....

Utilization of Robotics in Medical Research
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Feb 2020
Introduction: 1. Introduction/Objective   In the field of medical research, robotics has provided much assistance in the subfields of cancer research, biomedical research, and surgery in order to...

Who Should Make Medical Decisions for Those Without Capacity?
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Sep 2019
Introduction: Ethically, how ought medical decisions to be made for those adults who lack the legal capacity to decide? Discuss with reference to the law and the concepts of vulnerability and respect in healt...

Why is Disability Viewed as a Social Problem?
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Jan 2018
Introduction: TO WHAT EXTENT IS THE SOCIAL PROBLEM THAT IS DISABILITY A MATTER OF PRIVATE CONCERN FOR THE FAMILY? Disability excites interest because disability is seen as a social problem i.e. it is seen either in...