Stories
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The original drama of operating theatres
Medicine as ‘theatre’ began in the 16th century, when paying audiences enjoyed candlelight, live music – and a cadaver being dissected in front of them, all the in name of education.
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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 making of ‘Quacks’
How do you create a medical comedy that’s authentic and laugh-out-loud funny?
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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.
Catalogue
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Surgical operations / by Sir William MacCormac.
MacCormac, William, Sir, 1836-1901.Date: 1885-1889- Books
Surgical operations with local anesthesia / [Arthur E. Hertzler].
Hertzler, Arthur E. (Arthur Emanuel), 1870-1946.Date: 1916
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Surgical operations : a short description of the surgical anatomy and modes of tying the principal vessels. Part I, The ligature of arteries / by Sir William MacCormac.
MacCormac, William, Sir, 1836-1901.Date: 1891
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Surgical operations / by Sir William MacCormac.
Date: 1885-1889- Books
Surgical operations / by William Ibbotson.
Ibbotson, William, 1878-Date: 1926