CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN MEDICINE
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Keywords

Medical research plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare by improving treatments, understanding disease mechanisms, and developing preventive strategies. It encompasses various types, including basic, clinical, epidemiological, translational, and health services research. Despite challenges such as ethical concerns, funding limitations, and regulatory barriers, continuous innovation in genomics, artificial intelligence, and global collaboration is shaping the future of medical research. Addressing these challenges while leveraging technological advancements ensures ongoing progress in patient care and public health.

Abstract

Medical research plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare by improving treatments, understanding disease mechanisms, and developing preventive strategies. It encompasses various types, including basic, clinical, epidemiological, translational, and health services research. Despite challenges such as ethical concerns, funding limitations, and regulatory barriers, continuous innovation in genomics, artificial intelligence, and global collaboration is shaping the future of medical research. Addressing these challenges while leveraging technological advancements ensures ongoing progress in patient care and public health.
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