Medical Discoveries
Definition
Medical discoveries refer to breakthroughs in understanding diseases, developing treatments/cures/vaccines, improving medical procedures/techniques/equipment etc., contributing towards better healthcare outcomes.
Related terms
Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
Vaccination: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
Clinical Trials: Experiments or observations done in clinical research to generate data on safety and efficacy of new drugs or medical procedures.
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