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research

[risurch′, rē′surch]

Etymology: Fr, rechercher, to investigate

the diligent inquiry or examination of data, reports, and observations in a search for facts or principles.

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research,

v/n the diligent inquiry or examination of data, reports, and observations in a search for facts or principles. Generally a disciplined protocol is followed to ensure objectivity and reproducibility. Most research employs the scientific method or a similar model.

research, analytical epidemiologic,

n a method of investigation used to establish a disease origin or the existence of an contributory relationship between a cause and a disease.

research, convenience sample,

n a method of investigation used when measuring an entire population is not possible. Participants are numbered as they enroll, then they are randomly assigned to either the control or experimental group.

research, epidemiologic

n a method of investigation (e.g., descriptive, analytical, and experimental) used to study the rate of occurrence, method of transmission, and control of a disease within a population.

research, epidemiologic survey,

n a method of data collection from target population samples to establish factors causing or contributing to a disease and to develop potential methods for prevention.

research, experimental,

n See controlled clinical trial.

research, experimental epidemiologic,

n a method of investigation used after the establishment of a disease origin to determine the result of altering at least one cause.

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research

careful study of a subject with the object of establishing one or more facts.

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animal research

the use of animals in a careful study of a subject, which may be related to the health or other welfare of animals of the same or other species, including humans.

comparative medical research

the use of animals in research projects directed at establishing facts of direct value to human health and welfare.

holistic research

see holistic medicine.

reductionistic research

see reductionism.

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research

Scientific inquiry to discover or verify facts, test hypotheses, and confirm theories. See Applied research, Bioprocess research, Clinical research, Effectiveness research, Ethnographic research, Extramural research, Health services research, Interactive research, Intramural research, Investigator-initiated research, Nontherapeutic research, Outcomes research, Survey, Targeted research, Twin research, Unethical medical research NIHspeak A systematic investigation and gathering and analysis of information designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. See Notebook Cf Fraud in science.

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Patient discussion about convenience sample research.

Q. Where can I get updates about new researches on fibromyalgia? I have fibromyalgia and I would like to know all there is to know and see if they found new breakthroughs on the subject.

A. I use this site:
http://www.nfra.net/
the main issue of the site is Fibromyalgia research…

Q. I need to do an interview with someone with knowledge on lupus for a research paper any takers? a couple of questions should do it. it doesn't have to be extensive.

A. I HAVE SLE AND A FUW MORE THANS THAT ARE KNOW TO BE KNOW TO COME FROM HAVEING SLE LUPUS I AM NOT 100% OF ALL THAT COMES WITH SLE BUT I AM WILLING TO TELL U ALL I KNOW THANK YOU

Q. i have heard that number of scientists found out in one of there researches that breasts Cancer is capable to just disappear with out a treatment , have any one read this article/research ? or maybe just heard about it ? because it is interesting why and how this result happens ...

A. here is an article explaining the research:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081124/hl_nm/us_breast_cancers_disappear

and here is the article itself:
http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/168/21/2311?ijkey=a878a40b39f08b39d34f7f9d601043ea623e5120&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha

but before avoiding treatment- remember that most breast cancer don't just disappear and kill the person that has it.