Unusual Medical Aids in the Dark Ages
Introduction – The history of medicine has been incredibly varied. People living in Europe between 400 and 1200 A.D. had their share of scientific, religious,…
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Oldest medical text on kidneys, notes on pregnancy test found in manuscript from ancient Egypt
Analysis of previously-untranslated ancient manuscripts has shed light on the fascinating medical and scientific practices prevalent in Egypt several thousand years ago. Part of the…
Ancient feces provide evidence for parasites mentioned in Hippocrates’ writings
The Greek island of Kea (or Keos, as known in antiquity) does boast its ancient legacy in the form of the Bronze settlement Ayia Irini that…
The concept of limb transplant goes back to 5th century AD, as depicted by a medieval painting
While recent scientific and medical breakthroughs have made the scope of limb-based prosthetic and bionics more feasible, the very notion of a limb transplant as…
