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When the Nazis invaded Hungary in 1944, they sent virtually the entire Jewish population to Auschwitz. A Jew and a medical doctor, the prisoner Dr. Miklos Nyiszli was spared death for a grimmer fate: to perform "scientific research" on his fellow inmates under the supervision of the man who became known as the infamous "Angel of Death" - Dr. Josef Mengele. Nyiszli was named Mengele's personal research pathologist. In that capacity he also served as physician to the Sonderkommando, the Jewish prisoners who worked exclusively in the crematoriums and were routinely executed after four months.

"Allows readers to practically experience firsthand how humans have adapted to and dealt with disease throughout history...necessary and timely...engaging and entertaining. Highly recommended." ―Library Journal, starred "[A] splendid examination...Deeply insightful if unsettling." ―Kirkus...

Unsolved Medical Mysteries: Explaining the Unexplainable is your chance to explore the strangest and most confounding cases in medical history. In 12 gripping lectures, acclaimed author, historian, and medical humanities expert Dr. Brandy Schillace guides you on a fascinating journey into the unknown, from historical enigmas to modern medical conundrums. With her unique blend of storytelling and scientific insight, Dr. Schillace digs into a range of medical mysteries

A bi-monthly mental vacation from life's worries by providing information formatted on medical related historical topics, events, and biographies in a fun and critically thinking way with a nurse and sometimes other history enthusiasts.

This is a show for all the nerdy medical history people.Three modern emergency physicians and their show's "medical history intern" take a lighthearted, humorous quest through various stories in the history of medicine. Topics from ancient times to recent history, all related to important advancements, people, or discoveries in the history of medicine. New episodes every two weeks!

Hi! My name is Maria! I like to crochet and learn about medical things- thus, the creation of "Crocheting Through (Medical) History". New episodes on Thursday mornings! Follow my IG: MariaMakesMakes

By investigating thousands of descriptions of epidemics reaching back before the fifth-century-BCE Plague of Athens to the distrust and violence that erupted with Ebola in 2014, Epidemics challenges a dominant hypothesis in the study of epidemics, that invariably across time and space, epidemics provoked hatred, blaming of the "other", and victimizing bearers of epidemic diseases, particularly when diseases were mysterious, without known cures or preventive measures.

For the truly well-rounded "intellectual," nothing fascinates so much as the subversive, the contrarian, the suppressed, and the bizarre. Richard Zacks has unloosed his admittedly strange mind and astonishing research abilities upon the entire spectrum of human knowledge, ferreting out endlessly fascinating facts, and stories guaranteed to make you laugh, gasp in wonder, and occasionally shudder at the depths of human depravity. The result of his labors is this quasi-encyclopedia that provides alternative takes on art, business, crime, science, medicine, sex (lots of that), and many other facets of human experience.

this exciting story illuminates the captivating world of the late Renaissance - in this case its plagues, remedies, and alchemy - through the life of Leonardo Fioravanti, a brilliant, remarkably forward-thinking, and utterly unconventional doctor. Fioravanti's marvelous cures and talent for self-aggrandizement earned him the adoration of the people, the scorn of the medical establishment, and a reputation as one of the age's most colorful, combative figures.

Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever. The Other Side of the War reveals the war as experienced by the thousands of women volunteered to work in hospitals and for the Sanitary Commission, the organization that advocated better practices and lobbied for increased supplies. Katharine Prescott Wormeley was one of those volunteers, an American nurse in the Civil War, as well as author, editor, and and one of America’s best-known translators of French language literary works.

Ignác Semmelweis is remembered for the now-commonplace notion that doctors must wash their hands before examining patients. In mid-19th century Vienna, however, this was a subversive idea. With deaths from childbed fever exploding, Semmelweis discovered that doctors themselves were spreading the disease. While his simple reforms worked immediately - childbed fever in Vienna all but disappeared - they brought down upon Semmelweis the wrath of the establishment, and led to his tragic end.

Dive into this captivating 1922 collection of essays that intricately weave together the lives of notable historical figures through a unique lens of medical and psychological analysis. Featuring well-crafted biographies of icons such as Anne Boleyn, Jeanne D’Arc, The Empress Theodora, and Napoleon I, this work not only chronicles their life stories but also examines how their health influenced their actions and legacies. With an insightful conclusion reflecting on the nature of death, the author challenges the often overlooked connection between history and medicine, urging readers to ...

During the tumultuous years of the First World War, the Royal Army Medical Corps stood as a vital lifeline for British and Allied troops, whether they were engaged in fierce battles on the frontlines or involved in various military operations across the vast theaters of war. As the conflict raged on and the battlefront expanded from Europe to the Middle East, the demand for medical support surged, necessitating the rapid establishment of extensive medical facilities to care for the increasing number of wounded, sick, and maimed soldiers needing urgent attention. The British and Allied forces ...

In the early 1800s, a century before there was any concept of the gene, physicians in insane asylums began to record causes of madness in their admission books. Almost from the beginning, they pointed to heredity as the most important of these causes. As doctors and state officials steadily lost faith in the capacity of asylum care to stem the terrible increase of insanity, they began emphasizing the need to curb the reproduction of the insane. They became obsessed with identifying weak or tainted families and anticipating the outcomes of their marriages.

Discover the inspiring journey of the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. She recounts her challenges in gaining admission to medical school—at one point even advised to pose as a man—while sharing her transformative experiences during her studies. Her narrative highlights her dedication to patient care and her pivotal role in establishing medical schools and hospitals specifically for women. Summary by Phyllis Vincelli.

Join Dr Peter Kaye and Sean Aita for a light-hearted, occasionally gory, and hopefully fascinating trawl through medical history. Peter’s wide career in medicine has taken him to Saint Lucia, Mysore, the US and New Zealand. He has been working in palliative care for over 30 years having started in his profession alongside the founder of the hospice movement, Dame Cicely Saunders, at St. Christopher’s Hospice. As well as being Medical Director at a number of different hospice’s, Peter has written successful books on symptom control and on breaking bad news and has delivered lectures and ...

This is a podcast that combines folklore and spooky with medicine and science. Listen while Chrissy and Sarah delve into to various topics and explore the intersection of fact and fiction.

I discuss the history of medicine. I look at the practices, practitioners, misconceptions and more. I also talk about working in a museum and reenacting medical history. I also throw in some local history from my hometown.

’When Medical Education Changed’ is an audiobook podcast of the book ”Western Reserve’s Experiment in Medical Education and Its Outcome.”

Introducing The Wonder of the Stent, an original mini-series brought to you by Wondr Medical. Presented by Dr Rohin Francis, aka 'Medlife Crisis', this Podcast uncovers the development of one of the most effective and frequently performed procedures in modern medicine today: percutaneous coronary intervention, or Stenting. Subscribe for more 'The Wonder of' mini-series coming soon from the team at Wondr Studios. Discover more at WondrMedical.net Stay up to date with Rohin Listen to another Wondr original series: 'Abstract Heart' with Professor Chris Gale Available on Spotify, Acast or wherever...