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Medicine is the branch of health science and the sector of public life concerned with maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury. It is both an area of knowledge – a science of body systems, their diseases and treatment – and the applied practice of that knowledge.

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Medical care is shared between the medical profession (physicians or doctors) and other professionals such as nurses and pharmacists, sometimes known as allied health professionals. Historically, only those with a medical doctorate have been considered to practice medicine. Clinicians (licensed professionals who deal with patients) can be physicians, nurses, therapists or others. The medical profession is the social and occupational structure of the group of people formally trained and authorized to apply medical knowledge. Many countries and legal jurisdictions have legal limitations on who may practice medicine.

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St Thomas' Charitable Foundation - Supports hospital and London health organisations by providing grants for research and development, new services and innovations in health care. Includes complete eligibility and application guidelines.
Meta Description: [ Guy's and St Thomas' Charity supports local health organisations by providing grants for research and development and new services and innovations in healthcare. ]

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Research and Education Foundation - A national professional association, provides pharmaceutical care services for America's senior citizens, and funds research and education.

Burroughs Wellcome Fund - Advancing the medical sciences by supporting basic research relevant to health, and other scientific and educational activities.

Ellison Medical Foundation - Supports research into aging and into global infectious diseases. Lists current recipients and describes awards process.

Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition - Foundation of the American Gastroenterological Association, raises funds and administers disbursement of grants for research and public education in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of digestive diseases.

Friends Research Institute - Administers grants for medical, drug, and mental treatments, and pharmaceutical studies.
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Glaucoma Research Foundation - A national, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting sight.

John Darcy Foundation - Provides grants to various medical assistance organizations; with newsletter, mission statement, and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Non-profit organization dedicated to helping children in need of medical treatment. ]

John M. Lloyd Foundation - Committed to fighting the worldwide HIV/AIDS pandemic through support of organizations in the following areas: (1) policy/education/prevention; (2) medical research; and (3) healthcare and services.

Larry L. Hillblom Foundation - Provides philanthropic support exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary and educational purposes.
Meta Description: [ Philanthropic support for scientific and clinical medical research. ]

Missouri Foundation for Health - Develops and funds programs to meet health care needs in the region. Gives application information, and foundation history and board.
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National Foundation for Transplants - Assists transplant candidates and recipients with the cost of transplant care when insurance or government programs do not cover all costs.
Meta Description: [ National Foundation for Transplants assists transplant candidates and recipients with the cost of transplant care when insurance or government programs do not cover all costs. ]

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation - Raises funds to support research and education on diseases and injuries of bones, joints, nerves, and muscles. Fundraising opportunities, grant recipients and application, and quarterly newsletters.
Meta Description: [ The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation is the one foundation serving the entire orthopaedic community. ]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation - Supports research to find a way to cure and control pulmonary fibrosis. In addition it supports treatment centers to help those afflicted.

Rx Laughter - Sponsors research to examine how laughter helps patients during serious illness.

Scripps Health Foundation - Promotes philanthropic support on behalf of Scripps Health.

Washington Square Health Foundation - Grants funds in order to promote and maintain access to adequate healthcare for all people in the Chicagoland area regardless of race, sex, creed or financial need. The foundation meets this goal through its grants for medical and nursing education, medical research and direct healthcare services.

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