Medical writing comprises writing scientific documents in healthcare. This could be research, educational or promotional material. The target audience for this kind is mainly: medical practitioners, patients, and healthcare regulators. Here are a few medical writing topics you may research and write on:
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Aesthetic medicine
Aesthetic medicine refers to all procedures that enhance the physical appearance of a patient to their liking. The procedures in aesthetic medicine are a wide scope and could be non-invasive or invasive procedures. Standard treatments under aesthetic medicine are:
- Non-invasive procedures
These are aesthetic medicine procedures that improve your appearance without the use of local anesthesia and surgery. They include; treatment of skin flaws, chemical peeling, tattoo removal, skin tightening, and chemical peeling.
- Reconstructive surgery
Reconstructive surgery serves two functions. First, it is to reconstruct the appearance of a part of a body injured by trauma, malpractice, or disease. The second is to enhance the functioning of a body part.
- Physical surgery
This is a thorough procedure that is performed on a part of the body with the main purpose of enhancing its appearance. For example, a tummy tuck or liposuction. Aesthetic medicine specialists are moving away from traditional invasive procedures to reduce the risk of excess bleeding, infection, and long recovery periods.
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Exercise and sports medicine
This is a branch of medicine that deals with musculoskeletal and physical activity. It is one of the newer branches of medicine and has sparked interest in medical topics for research. It was recognized as a medical specialty in 2005. Exercise and sports medicine specialist roles include:
- Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries
- Maximizing performance to sports individuals
- Promoting public health agenda by advocating for physical movement
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Sleep disorders
Sleep disorders are several factors that affect the ability to have good sleep on regular basis. They are commonly caused by body health issues or mental health problems. Common sleep disorders include:
- Sleep apnea
This is characterized by extremely long pauses during sleep resulting in less oxygen intake by the body.
- Parasomnias
This is a group of sleep disorders that are characterized by unusual movements or behaviors during sleep. For example, sleepwalking, sleep talking, nightmares, bed-wetting, etc.
- Restless leg syndrome
This syndrome is characterized by an extreme urge to move the legs. It may happen during the day but also at night.
- Narcolepsy
These are sleep attacks that happen while you are wide awake. It is characterized by a sudden urge to sleep or extreme fatigue without warning.
- Insomnia
This denotes the ability to sleep or stay asleep. This disorder affects your productivity and is commonly caused by stress, depression, etc.
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Leukemia
Leukemia is a progressive cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissue. The body produces an excess amount of immature white blood cells. This reduces your body’s ability to fight infections.
The main cause of leukemia is unknown. However, the development of the disease is well known. There are four main types of leukemia:
- Acute myeloid leukemia
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Chronic myeloid leukemia
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Diagnosis of the type of leukemia you have depends on the lab report after a test. Chronic leukemia takes more time to advance and progress, but it can evolve and become acute. Blood and genetic disorders are some of the risk factors associated with leukemia. Symptoms of leukemia include:
- Anemia
- Bone or joint pain
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Swollen liver or spleen
- Persistent infections
- Purple or red spots on the skin
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Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder also known as manic depression is a mental health disorder punctuated by extreme mood swings. That is elevated emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression). A manic occurrence can last between days to weeks in an individual while depression lasts at least two weeks or longer. Bipolar disorder is incurable but manageable with prescription medicine and psychotherapy. Possible causes of bipolar disorder are:
- Genetics
- Extreme stress
- Abnormalities in the structure of brain function
- Past trauma
