Stories
- In pictures
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.
- In pictures
A visual history of cancer
Cancer has a reputation as a modern disease, but these historical images show that it’s been part of our lives for centuries.
- Article
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.
- Article
The making of ‘Quacks’
How do you create a medical comedy that’s authentic and laugh-out-loud funny?
Catalogue
- Books
Surgical and pathological observations / [Edwin Canton].
Canton, Edwin, 1817-1885.Date: 1855- Books
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Surgical and pathological observations / by Edwin Canton.
Canton, Edwin, 1817-1885.Date: 1855- Books
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Surgical anatomy / by John A.C. Macewen.
Macewen, John A. C.Date: 1910- Books
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Surgical appliances and minor operative surgery / by Thomas Annandale.
Date: [1866]- Books
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Surgical appliances and minor operative surgery / by Thomas Annandale.
Annandale, Thomas, 1839-1908.Date: [1866]