Stories
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The epilepsy diagnosis
Epilepsy exists between the mind and body, something that Aparna Nair experienced for herself when she was diagnosed as a teenager.
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Electrical epilepsy and the EEG Test
The EEG (electroencephalograph) literally electrified the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. But for Aparna Nair the dreaded EEG tests of her adolescence were a painful ordeal.
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Female masturbation and the perils of pleasure
Dr Kate Lister exposes the brutal 19th-century ‘cures’ for women who indulged in masturbation.
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The mystery of the malignant brain
In 1884 a neurologist successfully used a patient’s symptoms, plus a new kind of map, to locate a brain tumour. Discover how his best-laid plans for treatment worked out.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Epilepsy Care: Epilepsy and health care for children. Publications
Date: 1985-1988Reference: SA/ILE/J/1/5/3Part of: Archive of the International League Against Epilepsy- Books
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The operative treatment of Jacksonian and focal epilepsy / by Charles Beylard Nancrede.
Nancrede, Charles B. (Charles Beylard), 1847-1921.Date: 1896- Archives and manuscripts
Commission on Developing Countries: Correspondence
Date: 1990Reference: SA/ILE/H/3/23Part of: Archive of the International League Against Epilepsy- Archives and manuscripts
B35. 'The contribution of electrophysiology to the surgical treatment of Epilepsy - Oxford 11 June 57' and 'The individuality of the excitable Motor Cortex - Queen Sqr 15 Nov 57'. Notes for lectures
Date: 1957Reference: GC/179/A.53Part of: Bates, John A.V., and the Ratio Club- Books
Health healing & recovery by means of Rogers Vitalator high frequency treatment / Ideal Home Electrical Appliances, Limited.
Date: [1935?]