Stories
- Article
The work of wet-nursing
Many of us know that in the past, babies were sometimes nourished by wet-nurses. But, perhaps surprisingly, the practice continues today – and the milk recipients are not only babies.
- Long read
Our complicated love affair with light
Sunlight is essential, but our relationship with artificial light is less clear cut. It expands what’s possible; it also obscures and polices. In this long read, Lauren Collee pits light against night, and reveals the shady places in between.
- Book extract
Of incubators, orchids and artificial wombs
In this extract from Claire Horn’s new book, ‘Eve: The Disobedient Future of Birth’, she traces the development of the artificial womb, soon to become a reality.
- Article
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.
Catalogue
- Books
Nursing with a message : public health demonstration projects in New York City / Patricia D'Antonio.
D'Antonio, Patricia, 1955-Date: [2017]- Books
Dementia reconsidered : the person comes first / Tom Kitwood.
Kitwood, T. M.Date: [1997]- Books
Dementia beyond drugs : changing the culture of care / by G. Allen Power ; forewords by Kate Swaffer, William H. Thomas.
Power, G. AllenDate: [2017]- Ephemera
Alzheimer's & dementia ephemera. Box 1.
- Archives and manuscripts
SAINT LUKE'S HOSPITAL {WOODSIDE HOSPITAL}
Date: 1750 - 2001Reference: H64