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Biomedical research comprises:
- the study of specific diseases and conditions (mental or physical), including detection, cause, prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation of persons;
- the design of methods, drugs and devices used to diagnose, support and maintain the individual during and after treatment for specific diseases or conditions;
- the scientific investigation required to understand the underlying life processes which affect disease and human well-being, including such areas as cellular and molecular bases of diseases, genetics, immunology.
A full list of such activities includes clinical trials and laboratory investigations, the study of exposure to environmental agents and various behavioural hazards.
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OECD Health Data 2001: A Comparative Analysis of 30 Countries, OECD, Paris, 2001, data sources, definitions and methods.
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Theme: Science and technology statistics - Biotechnology |
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on Tuesday, September 25, 2001 |
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updated on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 |
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