#medical-history

#medical-history

Wearing a cap decorated with decayed human teeth was meant to imply the 'magician' aspect of the dentist's work. [ more ]

Failure to thrive was historically linked to poor parenting, highlighting the negative impact of medical labeling on patients' experiences. [ more ]

Meghan O'Rourke recommends books that explore sickness, health, and the evolving understanding of medical concepts. [ more ]

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s medical history reveals he faced a misdiagnosis of a brain issue and suffered from atrial fibrillation and mercury poisoning. [ more ]

Medicine lessons passed down through generations can be invaluable.

Traditional home remedies sometimes hold effective solutions for common ailments. [ more ]

Ether demonstration revolutionized medicine through anesthesia

Testosterone modulates mice response to general anesthesia [ more ]

Breast cancer risk assessment tools calculate the likelihood of developing breast cancer based on medical and family history.

The Gail model is a commonly used tool that estimates a person's five-year and lifetime risk of breast cancer compared to the average risk. [ more ]

Overcoming limitations and achieving dreams despite obstacles.

Setting Guinness World Record as the longest surviving iron lung patient. [ more ]

Pope Francis hospitalized for diagnostic tests after mild flu concerns

Pope Francis's health history includes recent hospitalizations and surgeries [ more ]

Women apologize often in healthcare settings, reflecting historical diminishment by the medical establishment.

Dr. Comen's book explores the roots of women's tendency to apologize and the impact on their healthcare experiences. [ more ]