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Author : Eugene Straus,Alex Straus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : UOM:39015063240934
Profiles one hundred individuals and discoveries that have changed the field of medicine throughout history.
Author : Agnieszka Biskup
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781491482643
From robotic nurses to designer babies, the future of medicine may take some unbelievable twists and turns. Step into the future with Luna Li to find out how medical care may change in the next 100 years.--
Author : Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780698162105
A mesmerizing biography of the brilliant and eccentric medical innovator who revolutionized American surgery and founded the country’s most famous museum of medical oddities Imagine undergoing an operation without anesthesia performed by a surgeon who refuses to sterilize his tools—or even wash his hands. This was the world of medicine when Thomas Dent Mütter began his trailblazing career as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia during the middle of the nineteenth century. Although he died at just forty-eight, Mütter was an audacious medical innovator who pioneered the use of ether as anesthesia, the sterilization of surgical tools, and a compassion-based vision for helping the severely deformed, which clashed spectacularly with the sentiments of his time. Brilliant, outspoken, and brazenly handsome, Mütter was flamboyant in every aspect of his life. He wore pink silk suits to perform surgery, added an umlaut to his last name just because he could, and amassed an immense collection of medical oddities that would later form the basis of Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum. Award-winning writer Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz vividly chronicles how Mütter’s efforts helped establish Philadelphia as a global mecca for medical innovation—despite intense resistance from his numerous rivals. (Foremost among them: Charles D. Meigs, an influential obstetrician who loathed Mütter’s "overly" modern medical opinions.) In the narrative spirit of The Devil in the White City, Dr. Mütter’s Marvels interweaves an eye-opening portrait of nineteenth-century medicine with the riveting biography of a man once described as the "P. T. Barnum of the surgery room."
Author : Yarí Pérez Marín
Publisher : Liverpool Latin American Studi
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789622508
Marvels of Medicine makes a compelling case for including sixteenth century medical and surgical writing in the critical frameworks we now use to think about a genealogy of cultural expression in Latin America. Focusing on a small group of practitioners who differed in their levels of training, but who shared the common experience of having left Spain to join colonial societies in the making, this book analyses the paths their texts charted to attitudes and political positions that would come to characterize a criollo mode of enunciation. Unlike the accounts of first explorers, which sought to amaze audiences back in Europe with descriptions of strange and astonishing lands, these texts instead engaged the marvellous in an effort to supersede it, stressing the value of sensorial experience and of verifying information thorough repetition and demonstration. Vernacular medical writing became an unlikely early platform for a new form of regionally-anchored discourse that demanded participation in a global intellectual conversation, yet found itself increasingly relegated to the margins. In responding to that challenge, anatomical treatises, natural histories and surgical manuals exceeded the bounds set by earlier templates becoming rich, hybrid narratives that were as concerned with science as with portraying the lives and sensibilities of women and men in early colonial Mexico.
Author : Yarí Pérez Marín
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781789622676
'Marvels of Medicine is one more valuable addition to the field and stands as an example of the intertextual delights available to us when we bring these skill sets to our reading of early medical writing. [...] The reader finds a rich blend of analysis of medical terminology and rhetorical strategies that opens up these medical works to a broader scholarship for consideration and shows how they added to the rise of a particular Latin-American consciousness and stand at an intersection of medicine and coloniality. [...] Marvels of Medicine offers a very interesting prism through which to engage with medical, social and literary thought in early modern scholarship and creates scope for similar intertextual analysis in this and later periods of medical writing.' - Fiona Clark, Bulletin of Spanish Studies
Author : Jan Bondeson
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 080148958X
A successor to his popular book A Cabinet of Medical Curiosities, this new collection of essays by Jan Bondeson illustrates various anomalies of human development, the lives of the remarkable individuals concerned, and social reactions to their extraordinary bodies.Bondeson examines historical cases of dwarfism, extreme corpulence, giantism, conjoined twins, dicephaly, and extreme hairiness; his broader theme, however, is the infinite range of human experience. The dicephalous Tocci brothers and Lazarus Colloredo (from whose belly grew his malformed conjoined twin), the Swedish giant, and the king of Poland's dwarf--Bondeson considers these individuals not as "freaks" but as human beings born with sometimes appalling congenital deformities.He makes full use of original French, German, Dutch, Polish, and Scandinavian sources and explores elements of ethnology, literature, and cultural history in his diagnoses. Heavily illustrated with woodcuts, engravings, oil paintings, and photographs, The Two-Headed Boy and Other Medical Marvels combines a scientist's scrutiny with a humanist's wonder at the endurance of the human spirit. Contents: The Two Inseparable Brothers, and a PrefaceThe Hairy Maid at the HarpsichordThe Stone-childThe Woman Who Laid an EggThe Strangest Miracle in the WorldSome Words about Hog-faced GentlewomenHorned HumansThe Biddenden MaidsThe Tocci Brothers, and Other DicephaliThe King of Poland's CourtDwarf Daniel Cajanus, the Swedish GiantDaniel Lambert, the Human ColossusCat-eating Englishmen and French Frog-swallowers
Author : Clifford A. Pickover
Publisher : Union Square + ORM
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781402792335
A lively, accessible, and fully illustrated guide to the history of medicine, from ancient practices to cutting edge innovations. Clifford Pickover continues his popular series that includes The Physics Book and The Math Book with this volume chronicling the advancement of medicine in 250 entertaining, illustrated landmark events. Touching on such diverse subspecialties as genetics, pharmacology, neurology, sexology, and immunology, Pickover intersperses “obvious” historical milestones—the Hippocratic Oath, general anesthesia, the Human Genome Project—with unexpected and intriguing topics like “truth serum,” the use of cocaine in eye surgery, and face transplants.
Author : Robert Bernstein,Robert Scott Root-Bernstein,Michèle Root-Bernstein
Publisher : Mariner Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1998-09
Category : Alternative medicine
ISBN : 0395924928
This book covers remedies from ancient Egypt to the rain forests of contemporary Latin America, and challenges the myth that modern clinical practice is the only effective form of medicine. The authors find that modern research often reveals a rational basis for supposedly outdated ideas. Most important, an increasing number of physicians, pharmaceutical researchers, and scientists are beginning to recognize the wealth of knowledge that can be retrieved from abandoned practices of earlier eras in Western medicine and from outside the boundaries of Western ideas entirely.
Author : Yarí Pérez Marín
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Medical literature
ISBN : 1800851014
'Marvels of Medicine' makes a compelling case for including sixteenth century medical and surgical writing in the critical frameworks we now use to think about a genealogy of cultural expression in Latin America. Focusing on a small group of practitioners who differed in their levels of training, but who shared the common experience of having left Spain to join colonial societies in the making, this book analyses the paths their texts charted to attitudes and political positions that would come to characterize a criollo mode of enunciation.
Author : Md Facp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1257818511
Author : Karen Gunnison Ballen
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761342397
Describes seven major developments in medicine that made possible major changes in preventing and treating diseases and improving health, including vaccination against smallpox, the use of insulin for diabetes, and heart transplants.
Author : Catherine Nichols
Publisher : Children's Press(CT)
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0516237268
Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
Author : Zahid Ameer
Publisher : Zahid Ameer
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
In this digital age, access to information has become a vital part of our daily lives. The incredible leaps and bounds made in medical sciences have not only revolutionized healthcare but also allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the intricate workings of the human body and the diseases that afflict it. We are constantly surrounded by medical breakthroughs, from life-saving surgeries and innovative treatments to groundbreaking research that uncovers previously unknown aspects of human health. With each passing day, the medical sciences propel us forward on a never-ending journey of discovery and advancement. In this eBook, we have assembled an awe-inspiring collection of 100 amazing medical facts, carefully curated to captivate your imagination and expand your knowledge. Whether you are a medical professional, a student, or simply someone with a keen interest in the human body, these facts will introduce you to a wide range of captivating topics within the realm of medical sciences. As you embark on this educational voyage, prepare to be amazed and inspired by the wonders that medical sciences offer. We delve into the intricate systems of the body, exploring the secrets behind the human brain, the immune system, and even the smallest building blocks of life – our cells. We also examine the cutting-edge technologies that have transformed diagnostics, treatment, and patient care. Moreover, we will explore the fascinating history of medicine, tracing the evolution of medical practices from ancient civilizations to the present day. Along the way, we will uncover extraordinary accounts of medical pioneers who fearlessly challenged the status quo and made remarkable contributions to our understanding of the human body. Each fact within these pages has been meticulously researched and verified by experts in the field to ensure accuracy and reliability. We have strived to present these facts in an engaging and accessible manner, with the hope that readers from all backgrounds can benefit from the wonders of the medical sciences. It is our sincere belief that the knowledge imparted through this eBook will open new doors of curiosity and foster an appreciation for the marvels of medical sciences. By shedding light on the extraordinary achievements and discoveries made in the field, we aspire to inspire the next generation of medical professionals, scientists, and innovators. We invite you now to embark on this remarkable journey, where each fact will dazzle your mind and expand your understanding of the awe-inspiring world of medical sciences. Whether you find yourself reading this eBook for pleasure, education, or personal growth, we hope that the knowledge and wonder encapsulated within these pages will leave an indelible impression on you. Get ready to be amazed!
Author : Ambroise Pare
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226645612
Ambroise Paré, born in France around 1510, was chief surgeon to both Charles IX and Henri III. In one of the first attempts to explain birth defects, Paré produced On Monsters and Marvels, an illustrated encyclopedia of curiosities, of monstrous human and animal births, bizarre beasts, and natural phenomena. Janice Pallister's acclaimed English translation offers a glimpse of the natural world as seen by an extraordinary Renaissance natural philosopher.
Author : Pablo F. Gómez
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781469630885
Opening a window on a dynamic realm far beyond imperial courts, anatomical theaters, and learned societies, Pablo F. Gomez examines the strategies that Caribbean people used to create authoritative, experientially based knowledge about the human body and the natural world during the long seventeenth century. Gomez treats the early modern intellectual culture of these mostly black and free Caribbean communities on its own merits and not only as it relates to well-known frameworks for the study of science and medicine. Drawing on an array of governmental and ecclesiastical sources—notably Inquisition records—Gomez highlights more than one hundred black ritual practitioners regarded as masters of healing practices and as social and spiritual leaders. He shows how they developed evidence-based healing principles based on sensorial experience rather than on dogma. He elucidates how they nourished ideas about the universality of human bodies, which contributed to the rise of empirical testing of disease origins and cures. Both colonial authorities and Caribbean people of all conditions viewed this experiential knowledge as powerful and competitive. In some ways, it served to respond to the ills of slavery. Even more crucial, however, it demonstrates how the black Atlantic helped creatively to fashion the early modern world.