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fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

A San Francisco museum explores the cringey history of eye medicine

The exhibition explores the evolution of ophthalmology in Asia, showcasing artifacts and methods that trace back to 10th-century practices, including early cataract surgery techniques.
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fromAeon
2 months ago

One woman's nose and two men's hubris: a nasogenital tale | Aeon Essays

The late 19th-century nasogenital reflex theory linked nose surgeries to reproductive health, highlighting early misconceptions in medical science.
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