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The history of sanatoriums and surveillance

The sanatorium treatment for tuberculosis was a curious combination of sunshine, fresh air, exercise and constant surveillance.

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Dark Matter responds to ‘Epidemic threats and racist legacies’

Animated-collage artist Dark Matter brings his unique combination of live footage and archive imagery to respond to a text suggesting that the field of epidemiology emerged in the 19th century imbued with the doctrine of Western imperialism.

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Tracing the roots of our fears and fixations

Kate Summerscale explores the history of our anxieties and compulsions, and the new phobias and manias that are always emerging.

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Pain and the power of activism

Today, women with endometriosis have more access to better information than ever before. Jaipreet Virdi applauds the shared stories, online communities and self-help books empowering women in pain.

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  • The St. John Ambulance Association [bandage] : registered design no. 7764 / St. John Ambulance Association.
  • The St. John Ambulance Association : [first aid bandage / sling].
  • The Vernaid bandage : registered design no. 710438 : approved by Sir James Cantlie. K.B.E., F.R.C.S. / V. & Co. Ltd.
  • Primary eye care skills in Kenya. Colour lithograph by Ministry of Health, ca. 2000.
  • Ambulance on route to an emergency call out, UK.
  • Ambulance on route to an emergency call out, UK.
  • Ambulance on route to an emergency call out, UK.
  • Ambulance on route to an emergency call out, UK.
  • TCM for epidemics: Niansha (pinch treatment)
  • TCM for epidemics: Guasha treatment, back view
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