Latvia
Latvia (Medicine)
Latvia (pronunciation: /ˈlɑːtviə/, /ˈlæt-/), in the context of medicine, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe that has made significant contributions to the field. It is known for its advanced healthcare system and medical research.
Etymology
The name "Latvia" originates from the ancient Latgalians, one of four Indo-European Baltic tribes that, along with the Finnic Livonians, formed the ethnic core of the Latvian people.
Healthcare in Latvia
Healthcare in Latvia is provided by both state-funded and private medical institutions. The Ministry of Health is responsible for the overall supervision and administration of healthcare services in the country.
Medical Education in Latvia
Medical Education in Latvia is highly regarded, with the Riga Stradins University's Faculty of Medicine and the University of Latvia's Faculty of Medicine being the leading institutions for medical studies.
Medical Research in Latvia
Medical Research in Latvia is conducted by various institutions, including the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, which is renowned for its contributions to medicinal chemistry.
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Biomedicine: A branch of medical science that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practice.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Latvia
- Wikipedia's article - Latvia
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