What is Medicine?
Medicine is a study of both Prevention and Cure of all Health problems. Which includes treatment, diagnosis, prevention of disease, medical research, and many other aspects of health.
Medicine has been there from ancient times during most of which was an art, skill, and knowledge, which was connected with the religious and philosophical beliefs of that local culture. For example, a man applies herbs and says prayers for healing or an ancient philosopher and physician would apply many different thoughts according to their theories. In recent centuries, since the advent of modern science, most medicine has become a combination of art and science. While stitching technique for sutures is an art learned through practice, the knowledge of what happens at the cellular and molecular level in the tissues being stitched arises through science.
Prescientific forms of medicine are now known as traditional medicine, though they do not fall within the modern definition of “medicine” which is based on medical science.
Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.
Hippocrates (Father of Western Medicine)
Branches of Medicine:
Anesthesiology
The branch of medicine specializing in the use of drugs or other agents that cause insensibility to pain. The medicine dedicated to the relief of pain and total care of the surgical patient before, during and after surgery.
Cardiology
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the heart and the blood vessels. Cardiology is the study of the treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels. A person with heart disease or cardiovascular disease may be referred to a cardiologist.
Critical care medicine
It a study of treatment of Intensive care medicine, is a medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and management of critically ill patients who have, are at risk of having, or are recovering from conditions that could result in life-threatening organ failure. focuses on life support and the intensive care of the seriously ill.
Dentistry
Branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of diseases in the oral cavity. Dentistry is a challenging and rewarding field thank advances in dental research, diagnostics and the continued development of new materials and techniques.
Dermatology
Dermatology is a branch of medicine that deals with the skin and diseases of the skin. It concerns the study, research, and diagnosis of normal skin and disorders of the skin. Cancers, cosmetic and aging conditions of the skin, fat, hair, nails and oral and genital membranes are all aspects of dermatology.
Emergency medicine
Emergency Medicine is a medical specialty to provide immediate medical assistance to patients in urgent need during acute illness, injuries, and accidents. Medical emergencies always test the patience, perseverance and mental strength of a patient as well as the patient’s family.
Endocrinology
Endocrinology is the field of hormone-related diseases. An endocrinologist can diagnose and treat hormone problems and the complications that arise from them. Hormones regulate metabolism, respiration, growth, reproduction, sensory perception, and movement. Hormone imbalances are the underlying reason for a wide range of medical conditions.
Epidemiology
Epidemiology is the branch of medical science that investigates all the factors that determine the presence or absence of diseases and disorders. Epidemiological research helps us to understand how many people have a disease or disorder, if those numbers are changing, and how the disorder affects our society and our economy.
First-aid
Assistance is given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and/or promote recovery. It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help being available, such as performing CPR while awaiting an ambulance, as well as the complete treatment of minor conditions, such as applying a plaster to a cut.
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver. It involves a detailed understanding of the normal action (physiology) of the gastrointestinal organs including the movement of material through the stomach and intestine (motility), the digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body, removal of waste from the system, and the function of the liver as a digestive organ.
Geriatrics
Geriatrics is a branch of medicine dedicated to providing medical care for adults aged 65 and older. This lesson will discuss the significance of this discipline, its history, and current research on age-related health issues.
Gynecology
A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in women’s reproductive health. Obstetricians care for women during their pregnancy and just after the baby is born. They also deliver babies. An ob-gyn is trained to do all of these things.
Hematology
Hematology is the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases. In the medical field, hematology includes the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma and sickle-cell anemia. Hematology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with the physiology, pathology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and prevention of blood-related disorders.
Hepatology
Hepatology is a branch of medicine concerned with the study, prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases that affect the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree and pancreas. The term hepatology is derived from the Greek words “hepatikos” and “logia,” which mean liver and study, respectively.
Infectious disease
branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and management of infectious disease, especially for complex cases and immunocompromised patients.
Internal medicine
Internal medicine or general internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists, or physicians (without a modifier) in Commonwealth nations.
Neurology
Neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system, which include the brain, blood vessels, muscles, and nerves. The main areas of neurology are the autonomic, central and peripheral nervous systems. A physician who works in the field of neurology is called a neurologist.
Nephrology
The branch of medicine which deals with the kidneys. Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatric medicine that concerns itself with the kidneys: the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy.
Obstetrics
This is the field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. As a medical specialty, obstetrics is combined with gynecology under the discipline known as obstetrics and gynecology.
Oncology
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. The field of oncology has three major areas: medical, surgical, and radiation.
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in ophthalmology. The credentials include a degree in medicine, followed by an additional four to five years of ophthalmology residency training.
Optometry
The branch of medicine that involves examining the eyes and applicable visual systems for defects or abnormalities as well as the medical diagnosis and management of eye disease.
Orthopedics
Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics also spelled orthopedics, is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedics is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, correction, prevention, and treatment of patients with skeletal deformities disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and skin.
Otorhinolaryngology
branch of medicine that deals with the ears, nose, and throat. Otorhinolaryngology is a medicine that deals with the surgical and medical management of conditions in the head and neck. Doctors who specialize in this area are called otolaryngologists.
Pathology
Pathology is the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury. The word pathology also refers to the study of disease in general, incorporating a wide range of bioscience research fields and medical practices. Pathology is a significant field in modern medical diagnosis and medical research.
Pediatrics
Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that deals with the general health and well-being of children and in some countries like the U.S. young adults.
Preventive medicine
Preventive healthcare consists of measures taken for disease prevention. Disease and disability are affected by environmental factors, genetic predisposition, disease agents, and lifestyle choices and are dynamic processes that begin before individuals realize they are affected. which focuses on the health of individuals and communities.
Psychiatry
Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders.
Pulmonology
Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is a physician who specializes in the respiratory system. From the windpipe to the lungs, if your complaint involves the lungs or any part of the respiratory system, a pulmonologist is the doc you want to solve the problem. Pulmonology is a medical field of study within internal medicine.
Radiology
Radiology is the medical discipline that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the bodies of both humans and animals. Radiology may be divided into two different areas, diagnostic radiology, and interventional radiology. Doctors who specialize in radiology are called radiologists.
Sports medicine
Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
Rheumatology
Rheumatology is the field of medicine that deals with the evaluation and treatment of people with autoimmune conditions and joint diseases, including arthritis.
Surgery
Surgery is a medical specialty that uses operative techniques on a person to investigate or treat a pathological condition such as a disease or injury, to help improve bodily function or appearance or to repair unwanted ruptured areas.
Urology
Urology, also known as genitourinary surgery, is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra). It also deals with the male organs that are able to make babies (penis, testes, scrotum, prostate, etc.) that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs.
Entrance Exams For Medicine:
- AFMC: Armed Forces Medical College
- AIIMS: All India Institute of Medical Science
- AIMS CET: Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Common Entrance Test
- AIPMT: All India Pre Medical Test
- AIPVT: All India Pre-Veterinary Test
- AMU CAT: Aligarh Muslim University Common Admission Test
- AMUPMDC: Association of Management of Unaided Private Medical and Dental Colleges
- AU MEE: Annamalai University Medical Entrance Exam
- BHU PMT: Banaras Hindu University Pre Medical Test
- BVU CET: Bharati Vidyapeeth University Common Entrance Test
- CEE Kerala: Combined Entrance Examination Kerala
- CET Karnataka: Common Entrance Test Karnataka
- CET Punjab: Common Entrance Test Punjab
- CMC Vellore: Christian Medical College Vellore
- COMEDK: Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka
- DMER: Directorate of Medical Education and Research Maharashtra
- DUMET: Delhi University Medical-Dental Entrance Test
- EAMCET: Engineering, Agriculture & Medical Common Entrance Test
- GGSIPU CET: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test
- GUJ CET: Gujarat Common Entrance Test
- HPCPMT: Himachal Pradesh Combined Pre-Medical Test
- JIPMER: Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry
- MAHER: Meenakshi Academy Of Higher Education And Research
- MGIMS CEE: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Competitive Entrance Examination
- MH SSET: Maharashtra Super Speciality Entrance Test
- MHT CET: Maharashtra Health Science & Technical Common Entrance Test
- MMST: Masters in Medical Sciences Technology
- PGIMER: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research Chandigarh
- PGMAT: Post Graduate Medical Admission Test Bihar
- PGMET J&K: Post Graduate Medical Entrance Test Jammu & Kashmir
- PIMS: Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences
- PMET Punjab: Punjab Medical Entrance Test Punjab
- PMT Haryana: Pre Medical Test Haryana
- PMT Madhya Pradesh: Pre Medical Test Madhya Pradesh
- PMT Rajasthan: Pre Medical Test Rajasthan
- SRMC: Sri Ramachandra Medical College
- UG AWT: Under Graduate Admission Written Test
- UPCAT Dental: Uttar Pradesh Common Admission Test Dental
- UPCPMT: Uttar Pradesh Combined Pre Medical Test
- UPMT: Uttaranchal Pre Medical Test
- UPPGMEE: UP Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination
- VCI: Veterinary Council of India
