Dr. Marc Barton, Author at Past Medical History

The History of Surgical Gloves

Sep 19, 2018 | 0 |

In modern medicine, the thought of performing surgery without wearing gloves is utterly...

Aug 18, 2018 | 0 |

This story, set in 1880s post Civil War America, particularly appealed to me due to my love of...

Jun 29, 2018 | 0 |

Nearly all of us know at least one person that has diabetes. The World Health Organisation (WHO)...

May 31, 2018 | 0 |

Typhoid fever is a particularly nasty infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. The...

Apr 17, 2018 | 0 |

George Washington is, without doubt, one of the world’s most famous historical figures. He served...

Feb 28, 2018 | 1 |

In 1517 the Spanish conquistadors, led by Hernán Cortés, arrived in Tenochtitlan, the capital of...