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Grisly Medicine: The world's greatest (and grossest!) medical discoveries
Grisly Medicine: The world's greatest (and grossest!) medical discoveries
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The story of medicine is filled with terrifying diseases, rancid remedies, and experimental treatments and surgeries. However, modern medicine continues to make incredible advances, and we still owe a lot to the discoveries of the past.
Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2022
Publisher: Hungry Tomato Ltd
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of our understanding of germs and viruses. Throughout the history of medicine, there have been numerous terrifying diseases, rancid remedies, and experimental treatments and surgeries that were often bizarre, disgusting, or downright dangerous. While modern medicine continues to make incredible advances, we still owe a great deal to the discoveries of the past.
Discover the stories of doctors who have battled deadly plagues, how alligator blood could help fight infections, the barbers who would cut off more than just your hair, and the viruses behind nasty illnesses such as cholera to COVID-19. From the brilliant to the ridiculous, get ready to uncover the biggest breakthroughs and blunders in medical history, and the doctors whose discoveries have shaped the future of healthcare.
The knowledge of germs and viruses has played a crucial role in combating the pandemic. Without this understanding, the situation could have been much worse. The story of medicine is a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of human beings in the face of adversity. It reminds us of the importance of continuous research and development in the field of medicine to improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Weight: 580g
Dimension: 217 x 277 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913440503
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