Medical Essays

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 ...

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....

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....

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. ...

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....

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....

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....

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....

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?...

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....

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....

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....

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...

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....

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....

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...

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....

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...

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....

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....

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?...

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....

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....

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....

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...