Stories
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The rise and fall of a medical mesmerist
Uncover the fascinating story of the doctor who popularised hypnotism as a medical technique, and could name Dickens among his famous friends.
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Deadly doses and the hardest of hard drugs
The invention of the modern hypodermic syringe meant we could get high – or accidentally die – faster than before. Find out how this medical breakthrough was adapted for deadly uses.
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Bubbles of history
Since the 1960s, scientists have been able to study the air from past centuries by analysing particles in Arctic ice samples. But as the polar ice melts, the future of this research is changing.
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The hell of hay fever
After years suffering in silence, David Jesudason finds speaking out about his pollen allergy gives him hope for a future where his hay-fever symptoms are under control.
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Testimonials in favour of Robert M'Gregor, licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, member of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow.
Date: [1840]- Archives and manuscripts
Written Evidence: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Date: May 1966Reference: SA/CME/B/170Part of: Royal Commission on Medical Education 1966-1968- Books
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 1599-1979.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.Date: 1979- Archives and manuscripts
Letters from Norman Mackay, Hon Secretary of the Royal College Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, concerning establishment of same
Date: 1980Reference: PP/MHP/E.2/9Part of: Pappworth, Maurice- Archives and manuscripts
Fellow of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow
Date: 1955Reference: PP/EJW/A.15/17/3