Stories
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The secret lives of Britain’s first Black physicians
Dr Annabel Sowemimo explores the web of connections between early Black British doctors, the role of empire in West Africa and the pernicious reach of scientific racism.
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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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Ayurveda: Knowledge for long life
The story of medicine in India is rich and complex. Aarathi Prasad investigates how it came to be this way.
Catalogue
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Historical sketch and laws of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, from its institution, to August, 1882.
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.Date: 1882- Books
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Historical sketch and laws of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh from its institution to December 1865.
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.Date: 1867- Books
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Historical sketch and laws of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh from its institution to August 1891.
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.Date: 1891- Books
Historical sketch and laws of the Royal College of Physicians, of Edinburgh, from its institution to 1925.
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.Date: 1925- Books
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Historical sketch and laws of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh from its institution to August 1882.
Date: 1882