Action Medical Research
Action Medical Research
Action Medical Research (pronounced: ak-shun med-i-kal ri-search) is a UK-based charity that funds medical research to beat the diseases that devastate the lives of children and young people. Since 1952, Action Medical Research has been offering hope to families who are confronted with the diagnosis of a rare and devastating disease for which there is no cure.
Etymology
The term Action Medical Research is derived from the organization's mission. The word 'Action' signifies the proactive approach the organization takes in funding and supporting medical research. 'Medical Research' refers to the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions in the field of medicine.
Related Terms
- Medical Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions in the field of medicine.
- Charity: An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.
- Rare Diseases: A disease that is not known to occur frequently within a population.
- Child Health: The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18.
See Also
- Medical Research Council (UK)
- Children's Health
- Rare Diseases UK
- National Institute for Health Research
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Action Medical Research
- Wikipedia's article - Action Medical Research
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