Stories
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Theriac: An ancient brand?
The name theriac survived for around for two millennia as a pharmaceutical term. But a ‘brand’ name is not always a guarantee of quality.
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Kathryn Mannix’s prescription for writing
The Wellcome Book Prize shortlisted author of ‘With the End in Mind’ answers five questions on health, inspiration and storytelling.
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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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The law of periodicity for menstruation
Dr Edward Clarke's Law of Periodicity claimed that females who were educated alongside their male peers were developing their minds at the expense of their reproductive organs.
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Science & education : essays / by Thomas H. Huxley.
Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895.Date: 1893- Books
The implications of increased life expectancy for family and social life / Arthur E. Imhof ; translated by Elizabeth Rushden.
Imhof, Arthur Erwin.Date: 1992- Books
Paracelsus - a mannerist? / Leo Norpoth.
Norpoth, Leo.Date: 1972- Books
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Financing Medicine.
Gorsky, Martin.Date: 2006- Books
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Essays on conservative medicine and kindred topics / by Austin Flint.
Flint, Austin, 1812-1886.Date: 1875