Categories
Clinical Research
The study of health-related outcomes in people, focusing on the effectiveness and safety of medications, devices, diagnostic products, and treatment regimens.
Epidemiology
The study of how diseases affect the health and illness of populations, investigating the distribution, patterns, and determinants of health-related states.
Genetics and Genomics
The study of genes and their roles in health and disease, exploring how genetic information can inform personalized medicine and treatment approaches.
Health Technology
The use of technology to improve health outcomes, including telemedicine, electronic health records, and medical devices.
Medical Ethics
The field of study that examines moral values and judgments as they apply to medicine, including issues like patient autonomy, consent, and the physician-patient relationship.
Mental Health
The study of emotional, psychological, and social well-being, focusing on how these factors influence overall health and wellness.
Nutrition and Dietetics
The science of how food and nutrition impact health, including the role of diet in the prevention and treatment of diseases.
Pharmacology
The study of drugs and their effects on the human body, including the development, action, and use of medications.
Preventive Medicine
The specialty focused on the health of individuals and populations with the goal of preventing diseases and promoting health through education and lifestyle changes.
Public Health
The science of protecting and improving the health of populations through education, policy-making, and research for disease and injury prevention.