Historical Medical Treatments

History of medicine | History & Facts | Britannica

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history of medicine, the development of the prevention and treatment of disease from prehistoric and ancient times to the 21st century. Unwritten history is not easy to interpret, and, although much may be learned from a study of the drawings, bony remains, and …

7 Unusual Ancient Medical Techniques - HISTORY

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Real Historical Medical Treatments That Are Terrible for You | Time

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7 of the Most Outrageous Medical Treatments in History

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Snake Oil—Salesmen and Doctors. While today a “snake oil salesman” is …

5 strange and sinister medical procedures from history

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27 Crazy Images Of Medical Treatments Through History

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A French physician, Dr. Maxime Menard, had to have his finger amputated when he developed cancer from frequent exposure to radiation while manning an X-ray …

9 Terrifying Medical Treatments from 1900 and Their …

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3. Plombage Plombage was a risky early 20th century treatment for tuberculosis in which a surgeon would create a cavity in a patient’s lower lung and fill it …

25 Ancient Medical Cures (Most People Have Forgotten)

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Packed with just about every healthy mineral in existence, pollen serves as a potent antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agent. It can also help lower cholesterol, …

10 Historical Medical Practices You Won't Believe Existed

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Modern medicine and medical practices have come a long way since the earliest days of treatments and patient care. Many remedies thought to solve health concerns were harmful and often deadly. …

21 Bizarre Medical Practices From Our Past | Bored Panda

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Towards the end of the 19th century, the treatment was discredited when doctors finally admitted that depleting the body's blood supply can be risky and doesn't have many valuable health benefits. Bloodletting puts a …