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Thomas Linacre and the Royal College of Physicians
The Royal College of Physicians is a U.K. based, internationally recognised, professional body...
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John Snow and the 1854 Cholera Outbreak
In August 1854, Soho in London was struck with a severe cholera outbreak. Cholera is a...
The Frontal Lobe of Phineas Gage
I first heard the story of Phineas Gage in 1998, during my second year at Medical School....
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The Legend of Bian Que
The legendary Bian Que is considered to be the first true physician in China. He is credited as...
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The History of Surgical Gloves
In modern medicine, the thought of performing surgery without wearing gloves is utterly...
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The Nervous System of Harriet Cole
This story, set in 1880s post Civil War America, particularly appealed to me due to my love of...
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The Discovery of Insulin
Nearly all of us know at least one person that has diabetes. The World Health Organisation (WHO)...
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The Terrible Tale of Typhoid Mary
Typhoid fever is a particularly nasty infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. The...
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