internal medicine, branch of medicine medicine, the science and art of treating and preventing disease. History of Medicine
Ancient Times

Prehistoric skulls found in Europe and South America indicate that Neolithic man was already able to trephine, or remove disks of bone
..... Click the link for more information. concerned with nonsurgical remedies for diseases of the internal organs. While the internist is trained to diagnose and treat all pathologies of the various internal organs and systems, he may specialize in a particular subbranch of the discipline, such as cardiology, the treatment of heart ailments, or gastroenterology, the treatment of diseases and disorders of the digestive system.

internal medicine

Medical specialty dealing with the entire patient rather than a particular organ system, covering diagnosis and medical (rather than surgical) treatment in adults. Its development began in the 17th century with Thomas Sydenham's concept of disease, but until disease-specific therapies were developed in the 20th century, internists could do little to treat diseases. As more specific treatments became available, medical knowledge increased, and subspecialties in specific organ systems were defined, internal medicine became recognized as a specialty.

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Job growth in internal medicine over the last fifteen years suggests that within the medical practice realm, this is one specialty that is increasing in demand and likely to be stable for many years to come.

Increasing Demand for Internal Medicine Jobs by A Nutt / Jobs and Careers community

He completed his residency in internal medicine at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, where he also served a fellowship in gastroenterology.

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95 Paperback RC66 The third edition of this study guide for medical students serving clerkships in internal medicine now contains 60 real-life case studies that are designed to increase shelf exam scores.

Case files; internal medicine, 3d ed by SciTech Book News

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