Stories
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Illness and the influence of the stars
Could alien germs from space have caused major pandemics across the world? Taras Young investigates the ideas of a few unconventional scientists who believe this to be the case.
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The tale of the toxic kidneys
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
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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 ambivalence of air
Daisy Lafarge investigates the effects of air quality and pressure on body and mind, exploring air as cure, but one with contradictions.
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A clinical report of the Royal Dispensary for Diseases of the Ear : with remarks on the objects and utility of the institution / by John Harrison Curtis.
Curtis, John Harrison, 1778-approximately 1860.Date: 1827- Books
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A clinical report of the Royal Dispensary for Diseases of the Ear : with remarks on the objects and utility of the institution / by John Harrison Curtis.
Curtis, John Harrison, 1778-approximately 1860.Date: 1830- Books
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A clinical report of the Royal Dispensary for Diseases of the Ear : with remarks on the objects and utility of the institution / by John Harrison Curtis.
Curtis, John Harrison, 1778-approximately 1860.Date: 1827- Books
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Eighteenth report of St Mark's Ophthalmic Hospital and Dispensary for Diseases of the Eye and Ear, Lincoln-place, 1863-'64.
St Mark's Ophthalmic Hospital (Dublin, Ireland)Date: 1864- Books
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Eighth report of St Mark's Ophthalmic Hospital and Dispensary for Diseases of the Eye and Ear, Lincoln-place, 1853-'54.
St Mark's Ophthalmic Hospital (Dublin, Ireland)Date: 1854