Stories
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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.
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The castration effect
Discover how testosterone – or the lack of it – affects the male body, from eunuch slaves to castrato singers, and on to hormone reduction in modern prostate cancer treatment.
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The meaning of trauma is wound
Daisy Johnson recalls her difficult journey to being diagnosed with vaginismus, and why women are so good at turning bad things into a joke.
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Making sense of senses lost
In rapid succession, Steve Barker suddenly lost sight and hearing on his left side. The effect on how he perceives the world has been profound.
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Report of the surgery of Mobile, for the year 1869 : containing details of a number of operations of special interest - among which is one case - removal of the entire tongue : also, a number of operations on the uterus, the eye, and the rectum / by J.T. Gilmore.
Gilmore, J. T.Date: 1870- Books
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The practical application and the relative value of the tests used in examining the eye muscles / by Alexander Duane.
Duane, A. (Alexander), 1858-1926.Date: 1905- Books
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Delusions in eye surgery / by John B. Roberts.
Roberts, John B. (John Bingham), 1852-1924.Date: 1889- Books
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On the cure of squinting, by the division of one of the straight muscles of the eye, &c. &c. &c. : being the half-yearly report laid before the Governors of the Royal Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital, Charing Cross, at their general meeting on the 25th July, 1840 / by Charles W.G. Guthrie.
Guthrie, Charles W. Gardiner, 1817-1859.Date: 1840- Books
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Contributions to practical surgery / by William Stokes.
Stokes, Sir William, 1839-1900.Date: 1865