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(2008, 3000 words)
The paper examines outpatient counselling (OC) as a method of treating psychiatric or chemical dependency disorders addressing the problem of substance abuse, and discussing the goals that can be achieved by the counselling. Details are provided on the stages and techniques of OC highlighting the challenges faced by a professional counsellor.
(2006, 3500 words)
The paper offers a review of scientific research into the role of oxytocin and vasopressin in mammalian pair bond formation focusing on the monogamous prairie vole Microtus and discussing the implications of Oxytocin for human bonding.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper looks into the history of oral contraceptives (OC) development presenting hormonal and clinical characteristics of contraceptive options for females and males, emergency (post-coital) contraception, etc.
(2006, 6500 words)
The paper examines biochemical and genetic features of RNA polymerase Telomerase focusing on the mechanism of its activity in tumor cells and studying different therapies used in Telomerase inhibition in various forms of cancer. An overview of the drugs' clinical development is presented highlighting its challenges and recent trends.
(2006, 3000 words)
The paper examines the species of malaria known as P.Falciparum discussing its clinical manifestations, distribution, available therapies, parasites' resistance to traditional therapies, and the future prospects for treating the disease.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper addresses the issue of global health problems focusing on the spread of HIV infection and AIDS reviewing current drugs affecting various components of the HIV, reporting on the research performed within the framework of the European AIDS Vaccine Integrated Project (AVIP), describing the ‘Stop AIDS’ campaign, etc.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines psychological and pharmacological treatments for panic disorder (PD) presenting a clinical overview of PD, reviewing cognitive behavioural approaches to PD, describing people’s experiences of PD, and evaluating the efficiency of the treatment.
(2006, 1500 words)
This paper selects a paper that has been published in an established pharmacology journal and critically appraises the specific clinical trial. Additionally, a detailed description is given of the specific drug that is examined.
(2005, 4000 words)
The paper examines physiological effects and side-effects of the hallucinogenic drug MDMA otherwise known as ecstasy seeking to identify its relation to Parkinsons syndrome. A review of studies related to MDMA and Parkinsons disease is given; an interview-based study of drug groups is conducted showing impairments similar to Parkinsons disease.
(2005, 850 words)
The review contains analysis of the problems related to the usage of antimicrobial growth promoters in livestock and poultry feeding. The mechanisms of antibiotic resistance caused by the exposure to antimicrobial agents were discussed. The problems of health care providing for patients sensibilizing to the action of antibiotics and resistant to usual antimicrobial treatment were described and the necessity of further researches was emphasized in the review.
(2004, 1000 words)
The paper studies the effects of drugs on neuromuscular junction between the nerve and the skeletal muscle examining biochemical mechanisms of its inhibition and augmentation of neuromuscular transmission. Clinical uses of both blocking and enhancing drugs are discussed.
(2005, 1000 words)
The paper looks at the effects of drugs on the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), providing information on neurotransmission and describing physical and chemical processes that occur in neurotransmitters, receptors and enzymes. The reasons for the Parkinson's Disease (PD) are outlined.
(2004, 2000 words)
The paper touches upon the psychological, physical and social problems connected with the awareness of patients about their diseases and their responses to drug advertisements. The issues of the doctor-patient relationship and pharmaceutical intrusion through "direct-to-consumer" advertising are addressed. Conclusions are made about the influence of drug advertising on the heath care system.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper reports on the chemical, physiological and medical functions of Ascorbic Acid, or Vitamin C. The sources of Vitamin C are outlined; dietary intake for Vitamin C is discussed in relation to various countries. The outcomes of Vitamin C deficiency and excess are commented on highlighting Vitamin C antagonists, clinical symptoms, etc. The applications of Vitamin C are reviewed.
(2003, 1000 words)
The paper examines the methods of treating epileptic patients. The survey of literature focuses on the surgical treatment of the disease. Statistical and theoretical evidence of its clinical usefulness is presented along with the risks assessment and drawbacks. The author highlights the importance of diagnostic evaluation by a clinical neuropsychlogist.
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