Comparative medicine
Comparative Medicine
Comparative Medicine (pronounced: kuhm-PAR-uh-tiv MED-uh-sin) is a distinct discipline of experimental medicine that uses animal models of human and animal disease in translational and biomedical research[1]. The etymology of the term is derived from the English words "comparative", meaning to make comparisons, and "medicine", referring to the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Overview
In Biomedical Research, Comparative Medicine plays a crucial role in understanding and treating diseases. It involves the study of disease processes in both humans and animals with the aim of improving the health and well-being of both. This field of study is often used in preclinical research to develop and test new treatments before they are tested in humans.
Related Terms
- Translational Research: This is a method of research that aims to translate findings from basic science to enhance human health and well-being. In medical research, translational research typically involves applying discoveries made in the laboratory to develop and test new therapies in clinical trials.
- Preclinical Research: This is a stage of research that begins before clinical trials, and during which important feasibility, iterative testing and drug safety data are collected.
- Biomedical Research: This is the broad area of science that involves the investigation of the biological process and the causes of disease through careful experimentation, observation, laboratory work, analysis, and testing.
See Also
References
- ↑ National Research Council (US) Committee on the Role of Laboratory Animal Science Information in Biomedical Research and Education. Comparative Medicine: A Discipline in Support of Animal and Human Health. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2002.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Comparative medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Comparative medicine
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