Headache cure circa 1895 #histmed #historyofmedicine #neurology #headache #pastmedicalhistory

Diagnosis? How would you manage

When will autonomous robotic surgery become reality?

A Weiss improved amputation saw from the 1850s. John Weiss improved amputating saws when he realised surgeons were being slowed down by tissue clogging the teeth of the saw blade. He designed the slots, like the ones on this blade, to help clear the teeth during the operation.

Blood letting was a popular 'treatment' for centuries. The practice was based on the theory of balancing the body's humours- phlegm, yellow bile, black bile & blood. Incredibly, bloodletting was still being recommended to treat a fever in a major medical textbook as late as 1942!

Marie Curie's notebooks, which are RADIOACTIVE & must be stored in a lead-lined box in the Bibliothèque Nationale. Curie’s corpse is also radioactive. Her coffin is lined in an inch of lead. Both will remain radioactive for 1,500+ years.

This case of amputation instruments was used by Robert Liston between 1815 and 1825 and was made by Stodart of London. The knives are of the type used for circular amputation.

Got myself a late but nice Christmas present 🎄🎁 🎅
congratulations Tom Marcelissen on a fantastic job!
Every surgeon should have it
My personal favorite: Farabeuf the 🇫🇷 anatomist & his famous retractor
Impressed to see the contribution of 🇫🇷 surgeons (guyon, Redon, péan,..)

The urologist and history nerd in me can’t wait to read this Tom Marcelissen

Discover the brilliance of Harold Hopkins, inventor of fiber optics and the rod lens system. Explore his groundbreaking contributions to optics and endoscopy, transforming medical imaging and urology.

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#BMJChristmas in 1952 featured the story of Stephen Christmas and Christmas disease. This is his life and legacy since then #infectedblood #haemophilia The BMJ Dr Mark Porter
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