Advances in Medicine and Health Science

Medicine is a broad field comprising of the science and practice of the study, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Modern medicine encompasses the application of genetics, biomedical sciences and technology, therapies, biologics, medical devices, etc. In current clinical practice, the first step is an examination of the patient’s medical history, medical interview and physical examination. This is followed by medical diagnostic tests. Various medical imaging technologies such as PET scan, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, microscopy, etc. are part of medical diagnostics. The medical decision-making process is characterized by an analysis of all pertinent information for obtaining a differential diagnosis and designing a strategy for the management of the condition. Medical specialties can be categorized as diagnostic or therapeutic, surgical or internal medicine, organ-based or technique-based, etc. Some of the common medical specialties are allergy and immunology, pathology, cardiology, dermatology, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, geriatrics, nephrology, etc. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed the field of health care and aided its advancement. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on medicine and health science have been included in this book. It includes contributions of experts and scientists, which will provide innovative insights into this field.