Portal:Medicine

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Welcome to the Medicine Portal! This portal serves as a comprehensive guide to the field of medicine, encompassing various aspects from clinical practices, medical research, and education, to historical perspectives and the latest medical technologies. Medicine is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness, as well as the promotion of overall health and well-being.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Medicine involves the study of human health, the practice of medicine to prevent and treat diseases, and the advancement of health technologies. It spans a wide range of disciplines, from clinical care to medical research, and includes specialized fields such as surgery, pharmacology, and public health. Medical professionals work in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and other healthcare settings.

News and Updates[edit | edit source]

Stay informed with the latest developments in the field of medicine. This section features updates on new medical research, advancements in treatments, and global health trends.

Featured Articles[edit | edit source]

  • Clinical medicine: Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in patients.
  • Medical research: The study of new therapies, drugs, and medical technologies aimed at improving human health.
  • Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and mechanisms of action of drugs.
  • Public health: The science and practice of protecting and improving the health of populations.

Selected Biography[edit | edit source]

Did You Know?[edit | edit source]

  • The practice of medicine dates back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia, where early physicians used herbs and rudimentary surgical methods.
  • The term "doctor" comes from the Latin word "docere," meaning "to teach."
  • The first successful organ transplant occurred in the 1950s, changing the course of modern medicine.

Medicine Categories[edit | edit source]

Medical Tools and Resources[edit | edit source]

For those seeking medical information, tools, and resources, the following can be useful:

WikiMD Medicine Content[edit | edit source]

Explore articles, research, and resources about medicine in our WikiMD Medicine Portal. Whether you're interested in the latest treatments, historical perspectives, or medical conditions, WikiMD provides a comprehensive collection of articles to enhance your understanding of medicine.

Contribute to WikiMD[edit | edit source]

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Medicine - Specialties and subspecialties
Surgery

Cardiac surgery - Cardiothoracic surgery - Colorectal surgery - Ophthalmology - General surgery - Neurosurgery - Oral and maxillofacial surgery - Orthopedic surgery - Hand surgery - Otolaryngology - ENT - Pediatric surgery - Plastic surgery - Reproductive surgery - Surgical oncology - Transplant surgery - Trauma surgery - Urology - Andrology - Vascular surgery

Medicine Internal medicine - Allergy / Immunology - Angiology - Cardiology - Endocrinology - Gastroenterology - Hepatology - Geriatrics - Hematology - Hospital medicine - Infectious disease - Nephrology - Oncology - Pulmonology - Rheumatology
Obstetrics and gynaecology Gynaecology - Gynecologic oncology - Maternal–fetal medicine - Obstetrics - Reproductive endocrinology and infertility - Urogynecology
Diagnostic Radiology - Interventional radiology - Nuclear medicine - Pathology - Anatomical - Clinical pathology - Clinical chemistry - Cytopathology - Medical microbiology - Transfusion medicine
Other specialties Addiction medicine - Adolescent medicine - Anesthesiology - Dermatology - Disaster medicine - Diving medicine - Emergency medicine - Family medicine - General practice - Hospital medicine - Intensive care medicine - Medical genetics - Narcology - Neurology - Clinical neurophysiology - Occupational medicine - Ophthalmology - Oral medicine - Pain management - Palliative care - Pediatrics - Neonatology - Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) - Preventive medicine - Psychiatry -Addiction psychiatry - Radiation oncology - Reproductive medicine - Sexual medicine - Sleep medicine - Sports medicine - Transplantation medicine - Tropical medicine - Travel medicine - Venereology
Medical education Medical school - USMLE - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Bachelor of Medical Sciences - Doctor of Medicine - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Alternative medicine - Allied health - Dentistry - Podiatry - Pharmacy - Physiotherapy - Molecular oncology - Nanomedicine - Personalized medicine - Public health - Rural health - Therapy - Traditional medicine - Veterinary medicine - Physician - Chief physician - History of medicine
Misc. topics Health topics A-Z - Rare diseases - Drugs - Diet - Medicine portal - First Aid - Glossary of medicine - Health insurance - Glossary of health topics - Drug classes - Medicines - List-Class medicine articles - Dentistry portal - Pharmacology and Medications-Medications portal - Pharmacology portal - Psychiatry portal

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD