Stories
- Article
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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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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Hands-on healthcare
A young hospital volunteer feared her contribution was a long way from the serious business of real healthcare. But time spent painting patients’ nails proved to be a valuable contribution to life on the ward.
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The solidarity of sickness
Visiting an injured friend in hospital prompts writer Sinéad Gleeson to reflect on the instant rapport forged between compatriots in the kingdom of the sick.
Catalogue
- Videos
Nystagmus and vestibular function.
Date: Date unknown- Videos
Involuntary movements. Part 2.
Date: Date unknown- Videos
Parkinsonism.
Date: Date unknown- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Neurology [NEU] - Plague, pestilence &c. [PLA].
Date: 1930s-1950sReference: WA/HMM/IC/3/P.7Part of: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library- Archives and manuscripts
Paass - Parkes
Date: 1946-1981Reference: PP/MLV/C/16/1Part of: Vogt, Dr Marthe Louise (1903-2003)