title: The application of the theory of systems in internal medicine. State of the art and perspectives.
abstract: The application and contribution of Cartesian methodology to the development of medicine in physiology, pathophysiology and therapy have been overwhelming. The accumulation of knowledge over the last 3 centuries in scientific research is largely attributed to Cartesian methodology. This method, which in the past was used for the acquisition of nosological data is no longer sufficient for the interpretation of complex phenomena which modern science nowadays requires. The solution to these complex problems is only possible by means of the application of the theory of systems especially for the functional evaluation of biological feedback.
authors.affiliation: Cattedra di III Semeiotica Medica, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Guarini
mesh_terms: D005246:Feedback; D006973:Hypertension / Q000503:physiopathology; D007388:Internal Medicine; D012106:Research; D013598:Systems Theory