CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF TUMOR AND EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CANCERS
Introduction Tumors are abnormal growths of cells that can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors are non-cancerous and do not spread to other parts of the body, while malignant tumors are cancerous and can invade nearby tissues and organs, leading…
CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND MEDICAL REASONING
Introduction Clinical epidemiology is a branch of epidemiology that focuses on the application of epidemiological principles and methods to clinical practice and healthcare decision-making. It involves studying the distribution and determinants of diseases, as well as the outcomes of healthcare…
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Introduction Epidemiology is a branch of medical science that deals with the study of patterns, causes, and effects of health-related events, conditions, and diseases within populations. It involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to understand and control the…
HEALTHCARE EPIDEMIOLOGY AND HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS
Infection Types Differentiated Healthcare-associated infections (HAI), community-acquired infections, and iatrogenic infections are terms used to describe different types of infections based on their origin or place of acquisition. Here’s how they differ: Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI): Healthcare-associated infections, also known as…
DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY OVERVIEW
Disease epidemiology is the study of how diseases spread and impact populations. Epidemiologists investigate various aspects of diseases, including their causes, risk factors, transmission patterns, and methods of prevention and control. They collect and analyze data to understand the distribution…
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic liver disease characterized by immune-mediated inflammation and damage to the liver cells (hepatocytes). It is considered an autoimmune disorder because the immune system mistakenly attacks the liver cells as if they were foreign substances.…
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