Select a research program from among those funded by the American Cancer Society. Describe the program and discuss what impact the research will have on the prevention or treatment of cancer.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Together with its supporters, ACS is committed to helping people stay well and get well by finding cures and by fighting back. Critical Thinking Questions: Imagine that a family friend or colleague has just […]

Investigating The Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Outbreak Questionnaire

Investigating The Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Outbreak Questionnaire Introduction Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a relatively new kind of viral respiratory infection which is caused by the MERS-coronavirus (MERS-CoV). It is also known as the Camel flu. The infection has some resemblance with SARS in terms of the area it affects (Riegelman, & Kirkwood, […]

Outbreak Investigation 

Outbreak Investigation  As an epidemiologist investigating a Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak, you have been tasked with developing an eight to ten item questionnaire to investigate the situation. You will also write a brief report that explains the questionnaire. Your report should address the following: An explanation of your questionnaire Why you selected the […]