Translational medicine is a medical practice based on interventional epidemiology. It is regarded by its proponents as a natural progression from evidence-based medicine. It integrates research from the basic sciences, social sciences and political sciences with the aim of optimising patient care and preventive measures which may extend beyond healthcare services. In short, it is the process of turning appropriate biological discoveries into drugs and medical devices that can be used in the treatment of patients.
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