MEDICINE — From the beginning of their history until modern times Jews have exercised a tremendous influence on the development of medical science. They have always been solicitous in their care for the sick and held the medical profession in great esteem.… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
pharmacological — pharmacology ► NOUN ▪ the branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and action of drugs. DERIVATIVES pharmacologic adjective pharmacological adjective pharmacologist noun … English terms dictionary
pharmacologic, pharmacological — 1. Relating to pharmacology or to the composition, properties, and actions of drugs. 2. Sometimes used in physiology to denote a dose (of a chemical agent that either is or mimics a hormone, neurotransmitter, or other naturally occurring agent)… … Medical dictionary
Ancient Egyptian medicine — refers to the practices of healing common in Ancient Egypt from circa 3300 BC until the Persian invasion of 525 BC. This medicine was highly advanced for the time, and included simple, non invasive surgery, setting of bones and an extensive set… … Wikipedia
History of Medicine — History of Medicine † Catholic Encyclopedia ► History of Medicine The history of medical science, considered as a part of the general history of civilization, should logically begin in Mesopotamia, where tradition and philological… … Catholic encyclopedia
Sports medicine — specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating injuries related to participating in sports and/or exercise, specifically the rotation or deformation of joints or muscles caused by engaging in such physical activities. The sports medicine team … Wikipedia
Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics — is an American textbook of pharmacology. First published in 1941, the book is in its eleventh edition (as of 2006), and has the reputation of being the bible of pharmacology . Although it is aimed at all members of the medical profession, it is… … Wikipedia
Pontifical Xavierian University Faculty of Medicine — Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Pontifical Xaverian University) Faculty of Medicine Established February 25, 1942 Type Private Students approx. 1,000 Location Bogotá, Colombia … Wikipedia
Biomarker (medicine) — For other uses, see Biomarker (disambiguation). In medicine, a biomarker is a term often used to refer to a protein measured in blood whose concentration reflects the severity or presence of some disease state. More generally a biomarker is… … Wikipedia
Sterilization (medicine) — This article is about sterilization of humans. For sterilization of animals, see Neutering. Sterilization Background Birth control type Sterilization First use Ancient Failure rates (first year) Perfect use … Wikipedia
