Stories
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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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Dementia playlists and musical memory
Listening to the right music can provide both solace and pleasure for someone with dementia, helping them to reconnect with the world around them. Grace Meadows makes the case for more music in dementia care.
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Are doctors medical detectives?
Do doctors really identify medical conditions in the same way that detectives solve crimes? Neurologist Jules Montague makes her diagnosis.
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Hands-on healthcare
A young hospital volunteer feared her contribution was a long way from the serious business of real healthcare. But time spent painting patients’ nails proved to be a valuable contribution to life on the ward.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Notebook - 1
Date: 1910-1941Reference: GC/21/1Part of: Hood, Basil- Books
- Online
Pathological and surgical observations on the diseases of the ear / by Joseph Toynbee.
Toynbee, Joseph, 1815-1866.Date: 1841- Books
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Brief considerations on diseases of the ear. I. In relation to life assurance. II. On the necessity for their early treatment in childhood / by Llewelyn Thomas.
Thomas, Llewelyn.Date: 1876- Archives and manuscripts
English Language Autograph Letters: Kidd-Kramer
Date: 1794 - 1953Reference: MS.8898- Archives and manuscripts
Letter Book, S M Burroughs & Co
Date: 13 May - 26 October 1878Reference: WF/E/02/04/01Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd