Stories
- Article
The epilepsy diagnosis
Epilepsy exists between the mind and body, something that Aparna Nair experienced for herself when she was diagnosed as a teenager.
- Article
The current that kills
In the 19th century, electricity held life in the balance, with the power to execute – or reanimate.
- Article
Diagnosing the past
Historical texts rarely supply enough detail for a definitive diagnosis, so medical historians need to proceed with caution.
- Article
The poetic language of health
When his doctors could only offer phone consultations, James Morland turned to poetry to make sense of the medical terms describing his symptoms and test results.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Cook, L. C. - Cardiazol Convulsion Therapy in Schizophrenia
Date: 1938Reference: DGH1/10/2/5Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital- Archives and manuscripts
Modern Physical Methods of Treatment in Psychiatry: Electronic Convulsion Therapy and Prefrontal Leucotomy
Date: c.1946-1947Reference: HB13/13/1Part of: Records of Gartnavel Royal Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland- Archives and manuscripts
Mayer-Gross, W. and Walk, Alexander - Cyclohexyl-Ethyl-Triazol In the Convulsion Treatment of Schizophrenia
Date: 1938Reference: DGH1/6/18/115Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital- Books
Convulsions and conversions / Mahonri Sharp Young.
Young, Mahonri Sharp.Date: 1986- Books
- Online
Convulsions des femmes enceintes / par M. Depaul.
Depaul J.-A.-H. (Jean-Anne-Henri), 1811-1883.Date: 1854