Stories
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Deadly doses and the hardest of hard drugs
The invention of the modern hypodermic syringe meant we could get high – or accidentally die – faster than before. Find out how this medical breakthrough was adapted for deadly uses.
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The healing power of breathing
The healing powers of different breathing methods are said to help with a range of health challenges, from asthma to PTSD. Effie Webb traces their spiritual origins and explores the modern proliferation of breathwork therapies.
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The tale of the toxic kidneys
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
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Bleeding healthy
For thousands of years, and in many different cultures, people have practised bloodletting for health and medical reasons. Julia Nurse explains where and when bleeding was used, how it was done, and why.
Catalogue
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Circulation: Connecting People at the National Blood Service
Date: 2004-2005Reference: SA/HHC/A/2/4Part of: Harrison-Howell Blood Transfusion Collection- Videos
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Circulation of blood in man.
Date: 1926- Archives and manuscripts
The Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood. London, G. Bell and Sons Ltd., 1922. Plates VIII. Pp. x + 80
Date: 1922Reference: PP/CJS/B.4/2Part of: Singer, Charles Joseph and Singer, Dorothea Waley- Archives and manuscripts
The Clinical Appreciation of the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood. Nursing Times, 16 Jan 1954, p.67
Date: 1954Reference: PP/CJS/B.7/2Part of: Singer, Charles Joseph and Singer, Dorothea Waley- Books
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A lecture of anatomy, against The Circulation of the Blood; read publickly at Exeter Exchange, the sixth of November last past. By Dr. Joseph Browne.
Browne, Joseph, active 1700-1721.Date: [1701]