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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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Crones

Menopause can be tough when nobody talks about it and all the stereotypes are negative, but it can also be transformative, marking the start of a new stage of life - cronehood.

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The spectacle maker

Born into the eyewear business 80 years ago, Lawrence Jenkin still designs and makes glasses, while supporting and inspiring the generations of designers following him.

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Remote diagnosis from wee to the Web

Medical practice might have moved on from when patients posted flasks of their urine for doctors to taste, but telehealth today keeps up the tradition of remote diagnosis – to our possible detriment.

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  • John Gregson Harrison. Lithograph.
  • Miss Lightfoot. Photograph by Harrison.
  • Miss Lightfoot. Photograph by Harrison.
  • Benjamin Harrison. Photograph by Wallace Chisholm.
  • F.A. Openshaw (?). Photogravure after Harrison.
  • The Queen's asylum at Lincoln. Engraving by Harrison, 18--.
  • Beulah Spa, Norwood, Surrey. Lithograph by A. Harrison after himself.
  • Oberst Harrison and Professor Truffi. Process print after Politiken, 1930.
  • Richard Harrison. Reproduction of line engraving after F. Mori, 1817.
  • Benjamin Harrison. Stipple engraving by J. Posselwhite after G. Richmond.
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