Stories
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Printing the body
The 18th century saw multiple technical developments in both printing and medicine. Colourful collaborations ensued – to the benefit of growing ranks of medical students.
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Primodos, paternalism and the fight to be heard
Journalist Florence Wildblood examines the case of Primodos – a conveniently quick but risky hormone pregnancy test that was prescribed in the 1960s and ’70s – and profiles two women at the story’s shocking heart.
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A segment of the spine. Line engraving by A. Bell after J. Weitbrecht, 1798.
Weitbrecht, Josias, 1702-1747.Date: [1798]Reference: 689130i- Pictures
Vertebrae: thirteen figures. Line engraving by A. Bell after J.J. Sue, 1798.
Sue, M. (Jean Joseph), 1710-1792.Date: [1798]Reference: 561553i- Pictures
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Ligaments to the vertebrae: eight figures. Line engraving by A. Bell after J. Weitbrecht, 1798.
Weitbrecht, Josias, 1702-1747.Date: [1798]Reference: 689131i- Pictures
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The jawbone and teeth. Line engraving by A. Bell after J.-J. Sue, 1798.
Sue, M. (Jean Joseph), 1710-1792.Date: [1798]Reference: 689078i- Pictures
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Skeleton of a woman: anterior view. Line engraving by A. Bell after J.-J. Sue, 1798.
Sue, M. (Jean Joseph), 1710-1792.Date: [1798]Reference: 689073i