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Medical research is essential for advancing healthcare, improving treatments, and understanding diseases. It involves a systematic approach, starting with identifying a research question, designing an appropriate study, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting results. Various methodologies are used, including clinical trials, laboratory-based experiments, and epidemiological studies. Ethical considerations and regulatory approvals are crucial to ensure research integrity and patient safety. The findings are then published and translated into clinical practice to enhance medical knowledge and patient care. This paper outlines the key steps in conducting medical research and highlights its importance in modern healthcare.References
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