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Beginning with opium, the “joy plant,” which has been used for 10,000 years, Thomas Hager tells a captivating story of medicine. His subjects include the largely forgotten female pioneer who introduced smallpox inoculation to Britain, the infamous knockout drops, the first antibiotic, which saved countless lives, the first antipsychotic, which helped empty public mental hospitals, Viagra, statins, and the new frontier of monoclonal antibodies. This is a deep, wide-ranging, and wildly entertaining book.

"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...

These outspoken writings by the founder of modern nursing record fundamentals in the needs of the sick that must be provided in all nursing. Nightingale covers such timeless topics as ventilation, noise, food, bed and bedding, light, cleanliness, and observation of the sick.

Here is P. T. Barnum's insightful review of humbugs, scams, deceits (and self-deceits) in culture, economics, entertainment, religion, medicine, and more.

When three-month-old Lia Lee arrived at the county hospital emergency room in Merced, California, a chain of events was set in motion from which neither she nor her parents nor her doctors would ever recover. Lia's parents, Foua and Nao Kao, were part of a large Hmong community in Merced, refugees from the CIA-run "Quiet War" in Laos.

In Socialist Medicine, we discuss recent research on the global history of socialist medicine. Our podcast features scholars from history, political science, anthropology, or sociology and introduces their take on global health history. Socialist Medicine introduces you to inspiring ideas, creative minds and share our fascination for re-writing global history from the socialist perspective.

Dive into the fascinating world of the Malay Archipelago, a remarkable Victorian-era exploration that intertwines natural history, biogeography, and ethnology. This captivating narrative chronicles Alfred Russel Wallaces adventurous travels through the region during the 1850s and early 1860s. Wallace, alongside Charles Darwin, played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of natural selection and the evolution of species. Join us as we uncover the wonders of nature and the profound insights of one of historys greatest naturalists. (Summary by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)

Hosted by Jake Sossamon, a neurology resident at Stanford University, The History of Neurology Podcast explores the human drama and discoveries behind the syndromes and eponyms we use in clinical practice every day. By tracing the evolution of the specialty from wartime breakthroughs to landmark laboratory insights, the show bridges the gap between the archives of the past and the challenges of the modern ward. Each episode concludes with "Consulting the Masters," an AI-assisted segment that brings neurological pioneers into the 21st century to weigh in on current breakthroughs. For inquiries,...

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

Interweaving a grand historical narrative with cutting-edge climate science and genetic discoveries, Kyle Harper traces how the fate of Rome was decided not just by emperors, soldiers, and barbarians but also by volcanic eruptions, solar cycles, climate instability, and devastating viruses and bacteria. He takes listeners from Rome's pinnacle in the second century, when the empire seemed an invincible superpower, to its unraveling by the seventh century, when Rome was politically fragmented and materially depleted.

Care Under Fire is a documentary audio short examining the history, evolution, and impact of the Journal of Special Operations Medicine. Through archival research and narration, this production explores how a uniquely operational form of medical knowledge—originating within United States Special Operations Command—was documented, evaluated, and preserved, and how it grew into a global, peer-reviewed publication reaching readers in more than eighty countries.Presented by Breakaway Media.Executive Producer: Sophia Leishman.

Dr. Vamsee Thalluri presents Break Through, where we tell the stories behind the medical breakthroughs that change the world. Each episode dives into a single breakthrough: a drug, a discovery, a technology. And you'll get the medicine too, but only what you need to make the story land. Most of the things that quietly shape your life didn't arrive with fireworks. They arrived by accident, by mistake – or because one person, often in the wrong place at the wrong time, refused to accept 'this is just how it is'. None of it was inevitable. And that's the point. Some breakthroughs are ...

Dive into the captivating world of medical history with Dr. Walshs Old-Time Makers of Medicine. This enlightening exploration traces the evolution of modern medicine from ancient times to the dawn of the Age of Exploration. Dr. Walsh uncovers striking parallels between contemporary practices and those anticipated centuries ago, highlighting how ancient healers harnessed the bodys innate ability to heal rather than relying solely on external remedies. Discover the early recognition of the placebo effect and the foundational training methods that foreshadow our current medical education systems....

Dive into the insightful manuscript of Sir William Oslers lectures on the Evolution of Modern Medicine, delivered at Yale University in 1913. As the father of modern clinical medicine, Osler masterfully guides us through the fascinating history of medicine, tracing its journey from ancient practices to contemporary advancements, including the significant rise of preventive medicine. Written for a general audience, this classic work is both captivating and enlightening, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the realms of healthcare, medicine, and history. - Summary by Cao Yuqing

First published in 1910, this classic book is considered Ehret's health masterpiece. He explains how to successfully conduct and complete a fast in order to gain maximum strength and energy for joyful living. Also included are essays based on Ehret's teachings by Fred Hirsch and long-time devotee Teresa Mitchell.

Avez-vous déjà entendu parler de la santé communautaire ? Dans cette troisième série de podcasts de L’Initiative, on s’intéresse à la façon de mettre en œuvre des stratégies de santé qui parlent et partent du terrain. La collaboration et l’implication des décideurs (politiques, institutionnels…) est nécessaire pour assurer l’accès à une santé de qualité à toutes et tous. Mais leurs prises de décision ne peuvent se faire de façon isolée. L'intégration des premiers concernés à ce processus est impérative pour élaborer des stratégies de santé adaptées et ...

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.

O século XIX trouxe avanços tecnológicos e industriais em diversas áreas. Uma, porém, ficou para trás: a Medicina. Ao redor do planeta, a mortalidade infantil alcançava taxas altíssimas e a expectativa de vida era baixa. Doenças diversas castigavam a população. Mas o cenário mudou ao longo do século XX. Este audiolivro narra, de forma deliciosa, como médicos e cientistas lançavam mão de criatividade, coragem e raciocínio lógico para tornar os progressos possíveis.

Most stories of medical progress come with ready-made heroes. John Snow traced the origins of London's 1854 cholera outbreak to a water pump, leading to the birth of epidemiology. Florence Nightingale's contributions to the care of soldiers in the Crimean War transformed hospitals from crucibles of infection to sanctuaries of recuperation. Yet histories of individual innovators ignore many key sources of medical knowledge.

La medicina acompaña al hombre desde el inicio de los tiempos, siempre hemos conocido la enfermedad y la muerte y siempre hemos luchado, con todos nuestros medios, contra ellas. Desde la Prehistoria, en la que la curación estaba ligada a la magia, hasta la actualidad, en la que existen máquinas nanotecnológicas o píldoras capaces de regular casi todos nuestros procesos, la historia de la medicina es una aventura apasionante llena de hombres que sacrificaron todo por acabar con las enfermedades principales de sus comunidades.