Unsolved problems in medicine

Unsolved Problems in Medicine

Unsolved problems in medicine (pronunciation: un·solved prob·lems in med·i·cine) are a collection of questions and challenges in the field of medicine that have yet to be fully answered or resolved. These problems may relate to various aspects of medicine, including diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and understanding of certain diseases and medical conditions.

Etymology

The term "unsolved problems in medicine" is derived from the English words "unsolved" (meaning not solved or resolved), "problems" (meaning matters or situations regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome), and "medicine" (the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease).

Related Terms

Medical Research: The study of health conditions to develop new treatments and improve patient care.
Clinical Trials: Research studies performed in people that are aimed at evaluating a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention.
Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
Pathophysiology: The study of the disordered physiological processes that cause, result from, or are otherwise associated with a disease or injury.
Medical Ethics: The system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine.