Exploring the fascinating history of medicine through articles, stories, and research.
Explore the fascinating journey of surgical practices throughout human history, from trepanation in prehistoric times to the cutting-edge robotic surgery systems used today. This comprehensive article examines key innovations, pioneering surgeons, and how each era transformed medical treatment.
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Notable Figures
Beyond her reputation as "The Lady with the Lamp," Florence Nightingale was a pioneering statistician who revolutionized healthcare with her innovative use of data visualization and evidence-based practices.
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Discoveries
The story of Alexander Fleming's serendipitous discovery of penicillin in 1928 is one of the most important accidents in medical history, leading to the development of antibiotics that have saved countless lives.
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Pandemics
The 1918 influenza pandemic infected a third of the world's population and killed at least 50 million people. A century later, what can we learn from this devastating event to prepare for modern pandemic threats?
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Techniques
Wilhelm Röntgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895 forever changed medical diagnosis. This article traces the development of radiological imaging from its earliest days to cutting-edge CT, MRI, and PET scanning techniques.
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