Disease Severity

What is disease severity? 

Disease severity refers to the extent or intensity of a disease or medical condition, which can be used to describe how advanced or serious the condition is. It is often assessed based on clinical symptoms, functional impairment, and measurable biological markers. Disease severity plays a crucial role in diagnosis, prognosis, treatment decisions, and clinical trial outcomes. 

Why is disease severity important to understand? 

Disease severity provides a critical framework for understanding how a condition affects the body, informing decisions about treatment and prognosis. Accurately assessing and monitoring disease severity is essential for optimizing patient outcomes, especially for chronic or progressive diseases.