Tag: Medical History
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Echoes of Neglect: The Prevalence and Impact of Tuberculosis in Dachau
To describe the dire conditions of Dachau concentration camp during World War II as a symbolically predominant affliction affecting prisoners physically, it is a stark portrait of health crises with tuberculosis (TB). In this setting designed to make human dignity recede, the common occurrence of TB points to a grave consequence of systemic neglect and…
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Post 27: Carl Clauberg and the Ethical Dilemmas of Medical Legacy
Through history’s weave, some figures pop up in ways you can’t miss, not just for their mind-bending breakthroughs but also for the murky ethical questions tagging along. Carl Clauberg fits the bill perfectly, with a tale that knits together groundbreaking medical strides and some pretty serious moral head-scratchers. Initially cheered on as a trailblazer in…
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Post 26: The Evolution of Hospital-Based Emergency Departments: A Journey Through Time:
To tell the truth, the emergency department (ED) of current times is the front-line of direct health care in each and every modern hospital. The very concept and structure of the EDs we see today did not crop up overnight. These offer one of the most intriguing paths to innovation, societal need, and the advance…
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Post 24:Andreas Vesalius and “De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem”Post 23:
Andreas Vesalius’s life and work represent a pivotal moment in the history of medicine. Born in Brussels in 1514, Vesalius embarked on a journey that would transform our understanding of the human body. His critical eye and dedication to empirical evidence led him to Padua, Italy, where he wrote his magnum opus, “De Humani Corporis…
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Post 23: Berengario Da Carpi: Unveiling the Musculature of Humanity in the Renaissance
In the rich tapestry known as the Renaissance, a period which redefined the intellectual ideas of science and medicine there was a man named Berengario Da Carpi Giacomo who stands out as a figure of transformative influence. His work and life embodies the time where medical advancements were at a peak. Born Jacopo Barigazzi around…
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Post 8: Why Left is Right
Over the weekend I worked a shift in a notorious part of Downtown Dallas, Deep Elum. My shifts in Deep Elum consistently have had numerous cases that are rare to witness in the rest of Dallas. However, the case I want to discuss in this post was just a simple patient who got too drunk…
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Post 7: Bonesetters and blog update
As of two weeks ago I passed my National Health Association EKG technician test, officially making me an EKG technician as well as an EMT. I have not been able to post for the past few weeks unfortunately, as my school load has picked up I have not been working as much/not many eventful cases…
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Post 1: Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, commonly known as “meth,” is a highly addictive stimulant that has a number of dangerous and potentially life-threatening side effects. Unfortunately, the abuse of this drug has become a significant public health issue in recent years, with a wide range of negative consequences for individuals, families, and communities. One aspect of the history of…
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