Discovering medical science

Have you ever wondered how doctors know what treatment works and what doesn’t? How clinical trials shape modern medicine? And what actually happens during a heart attack?
In this course, we’ll explore fascinating medical discoveries through the lens of clinical medicine, with a special focus on heart disease. From groundbreaking research to surprising historical accidents that changed the way we treat diseases, you’ll learn how science and medicine work together to uncover the secrets of the human body.
We’ll dive into topics such as preventive care and healthy lifestyles, heart attacks (the most common cause of death worldwide), modern medical technology, health equity, and how clinical trials help doctors make life-saving decisions.
Expect interactive activities, hands-on experiences, and thought-provoking discussions. You’ll even get to analyze real-world clinical studies and see how evidence-based medicine shapes modern healthcare. If you’re curious about how the human body works and how modern science generates evidence, this course is for you.

Václav Melenovský

Vašek Melenovský – currently works as a doctor (physician) in the field of internal medicine with a specialization in cardiology (the heart), while trying to stay a student by also pursuing a doctorate (PhD.) degree at his alma mater – the 3rd medical faculty of the Charles University in Prague where he also currently teaches. Born and raised in Prague, lives the big city life but seizes every opportunity to spend time outside in the mountains and forests. Was for years active in scouting, including boy scout group leadership. During medicial studies, Vašek became a founding father of a (now nationwide) student initiative focused on health care for the homeless and excluded populations (i.e. street medicine). He also likes to run and boulder.

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