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19 pages in length. Examining whether the germ theory of disease and chiropractic philosophy of disease are compatible or contradictory requires one to consider how Eastern medicine was the mainstay for thousands of years before conventional approaches ever came into existence. The relatively recent resurrection of such alternative concepts as chiropractic revisits the fundamental basis of Eastern medicine, whereby the body's capacity to both injure and repair itself often eclipses the oftentimes invasive nature of modern medicine. This is not to discount the validity of germ theory, however, inasmuch as microorganisms are indeed responsible for myriad diseases in addition to those cultivated by a misaligned spine, illustrating how both concepts are correct in their respective manners and are even beginning to work synergistically as a way to complement the beneficial properties each approach brings toward prevention and treatment of disease. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This research paper examines seven diseases, cervicitis, chancroid, granuloma inguinale, lymphogranuloma venereum, pelvic inflammatory disease, vulvovaginitis, and bacteria fungal trichomonas, with a specific focus on recommendations for treatment, which includes herbal remedies when the literature indicates takes the alternative medicine applications are appropriate. Fifteen pages in length, thirteen sources are cited.

In four pages this admissions essay features the Harvard School of Medicine in an assessment of its student appeal and interest.

In a paper of fourteen pages, the author outlines the current trends in nuclear medicine and its impacts in disease diagnosing, treatment and cure. There are eight sources listed.

16 pages in length. Technological improvements within the medical profession would have practitioners from a century ago shaking their collective heads in awe and disbelief. The extent to which nuclear medicine has surpassed the expectations of technological advancement only fifty years ago is both grand and far-reaching; that its usage is incorporated into myriad procedures for disease detection speaks to the growing trend toward this nontraditional approach to health care. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

In five pages the negative impact of deforestation on medicine is examined in a discussion of the destruction of biological materials and plants that can be used in human disease treatment. Five sources are cited in the bibliography.

In seven pages various types of holistic and alternative types of medicine such as meditation, massage, and acupuncture are considered in terms of how they can treat conditions such as Crohn's Disease, migraine headaches, and high blood pressure. Eight sources are cited in the bibliography.

A 3 page paper that reports on different aspects of health-related issues in Nigeria. The writer comments on HIV/AIDS, the use of condoms, malaria, childhood diseases, polio, the lack of vaccines, the continuing belief in traditional, i.e., folk medicine and other issues. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In seven pages two tables consider various disease with the first one comprised of osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, and diabetes and the second one containing such infectious ailments as strep throat, Chlamydia, HIV/AIDS, influenza, and Hordeolum with information pertaining to the individual diseases, treatment, and risks included. Eighteen sources are cited in the bibliography.

This 5 page paper argues that studying the history of tuberculosis reveals that it is a disease that discriminates among social classes, affecting the poor much more than the upper class. The writer also discusses the response of society to the disease, and compares it to today's reponses to such diseases as AIDS. There are 4 sources listed in the bibliography.

In five pages this paper discusses disease pathology and its global implications with effects of human transfer of disease and ecological changes considered with Jenner's disease monitoring procedures examined in terms of the benefits it provides both globally and locally according to regional studies. Four sources are cited in the bibliography.

In an argumentative research paper that consists of five pages chronic disease and its relationship between total fat calories is examined in terms of current research and the fatty food types that might play strong roles in the incidences of such chronic diseases as kidney disease, strokes, diabetes, and heart attacks are also discussed. Six sources are cited in the bibliography.

This in-depth paper examines the pulmonary disease emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD). This twelve page paper has seven sources listed in the bibliography.

In sixteen pages this research study proposal analyzes various treatment options for peripheral arterial disease or PAD.

In five pages this literature review considers heart disease and saturates fats' role.