July 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Day 2 of MacabreMedicine 🩺
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July 2, 1881: Charles Guiteau shot president James Garfield twice, the first bullet grazing his arm but the second passing through his first lumbar vertebra then lodging in his abdomen. He died 80 days later. Why? Well…
Brief thread 🧵 1/3
July 2, 1881: Charles Guiteau shot president James Garfield twice, the first bullet grazing his arm but the second passing through his first lumbar vertebra then lodging in his abdomen. He died 80 days later. Why? Well…
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April 1, 2024 at 5:47 PM
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Someday, I’d love to pick a period of time and quantify which drugs (1) were total crap, (2) actually worked, and (3) actually worked but were dangerous/not great ideas.
Falling into category three: Allenburys Throat Pastilles, featuring diamorphine (heroin) and cocaine.
Someday, I’d love to pick a period of time and quantify which drugs (1) were total crap, (2) actually worked, and (3) actually worked but were dangerous/not great ideas.
Falling into category three: Allenburys Throat Pastilles, featuring diamorphine (heroin) and cocaine.
March 25, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Happy MedicineMonday 🩺 🗃️ 🧪
Someday, I’d love to pick a period of time and quantify which drugs (1) were total crap, (2) actually worked, and (3) actually worked but were dangerous/not great ideas.
Falling into category three: Allenburys Throat Pastilles, featuring diamorphine (heroin) and cocaine.
Someday, I’d love to pick a period of time and quantify which drugs (1) were total crap, (2) actually worked, and (3) actually worked but were dangerous/not great ideas.
Falling into category three: Allenburys Throat Pastilles, featuring diamorphine (heroin) and cocaine.
MedicineMonday 🩺
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller was the first African American psychiatrist, graduating in 1897 from BU. He studied dementia with Alois Alzheimer, translating much of his AD work into English. In the states, he studied several 🧠 conditions, like schizophrenia.
🧪 #BlackInSTEM #HistSci 🗃️
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller was the first African American psychiatrist, graduating in 1897 from BU. He studied dementia with Alois Alzheimer, translating much of his AD work into English. In the states, he studied several 🧠 conditions, like schizophrenia.
🧪 #BlackInSTEM #HistSci 🗃️
February 19, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller was the first African American psychiatrist, graduating in 1897 from BU. He studied dementia with Alois Alzheimer, translating much of his AD work into English. In the states, he studied several 🧠 conditions, like schizophrenia.
🧪 #BlackInSTEM #HistSci 🗃️
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller was the first African American psychiatrist, graduating in 1897 from BU. He studied dementia with Alois Alzheimer, translating much of his AD work into English. In the states, he studied several 🧠 conditions, like schizophrenia.
🧪 #BlackInSTEM #HistSci 🗃️
Today’s #MedicineMonday involves morphine in mashed potatoes. 🗃️
From Sacramento Union, May 7th, 1916
From Sacramento Union, May 7th, 1916
July 29, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Today’s #MedicineMonday involves morphine in mashed potatoes. 🗃️
From Sacramento Union, May 7th, 1916
From Sacramento Union, May 7th, 1916
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For about 1300 years, many in medicine relied on the studies and teachings of physician, surgeon, and philosopher Galen (born 129CE). Interestingly, Galen’s knowledge largely came from animals like pigs because human dissection was banned in Ancient Rome.
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For about 1300 years, many in medicine relied on the studies and teachings of physician, surgeon, and philosopher Galen (born 129CE). Interestingly, Galen’s knowledge largely came from animals like pigs because human dissection was banned in Ancient Rome.
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March 11, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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For about 1300 years, many in medicine relied on the studies and teachings of physician, surgeon, and philosopher Galen (born 129CE). Interestingly, Galen’s knowledge largely came from animals like pigs because human dissection was banned in Ancient Rome.
🧪 🗃️ #HistSci
For about 1300 years, many in medicine relied on the studies and teachings of physician, surgeon, and philosopher Galen (born 129CE). Interestingly, Galen’s knowledge largely came from animals like pigs because human dissection was banned in Ancient Rome.
🧪 🗃️ #HistSci
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Skeletal remains were found in Italy (~1300y old) showing a “coffin birth”, expulsion of a fetus due to gas buildup during decomposition. The skull also showed trepanation, possibly to treat eclampsia/preeclampsia.
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Skeletal remains were found in Italy (~1300y old) showing a “coffin birth”, expulsion of a fetus due to gas buildup during decomposition. The skull also showed trepanation, possibly to treat eclampsia/preeclampsia.
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December 11, 2023 at 12:21 PM
It’s MedicineMonday
Skeletal remains were found in Italy (~1300y old) showing a “coffin birth”, expulsion of a fetus due to gas buildup during decomposition. The skull also showed trepanation, possibly to treat eclampsia/preeclampsia.
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www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Skeletal remains were found in Italy (~1300y old) showing a “coffin birth”, expulsion of a fetus due to gas buildup during decomposition. The skull also showed trepanation, possibly to treat eclampsia/preeclampsia.
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Vivien Theodore Thomas was a surgical laboratory supervisor and pioneer in the field of cardiovascular surgery, despite no professional education. He earned an honorary doctorate from Hopkins and was named an Instructor of Surgery.
Learn more: www.acc.org/Latest-in-Ca...
Vivien Theodore Thomas was a surgical laboratory supervisor and pioneer in the field of cardiovascular surgery, despite no professional education. He earned an honorary doctorate from Hopkins and was named an Instructor of Surgery.
Learn more: www.acc.org/Latest-in-Ca...
February 26, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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Vivien Theodore Thomas was a surgical laboratory supervisor and pioneer in the field of cardiovascular surgery, despite no professional education. He earned an honorary doctorate from Hopkins and was named an Instructor of Surgery.
Learn more: www.acc.org/Latest-in-Ca...
Vivien Theodore Thomas was a surgical laboratory supervisor and pioneer in the field of cardiovascular surgery, despite no professional education. He earned an honorary doctorate from Hopkins and was named an Instructor of Surgery.
Learn more: www.acc.org/Latest-in-Ca...
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Before penicillin, arsphenamine (Salvarsan) was the drug of choice. Developed by Paul Ehrlich + team, this arsenic derivative was…efficacious and problematic, as the drug was unstable and difficult to handle.
More here: sciencehistory.org/stories/maga....
Before penicillin, arsphenamine (Salvarsan) was the drug of choice. Developed by Paul Ehrlich + team, this arsenic derivative was…efficacious and problematic, as the drug was unstable and difficult to handle.
More here: sciencehistory.org/stories/maga....
November 20, 2023 at 3:50 PM
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Before penicillin, arsphenamine (Salvarsan) was the drug of choice. Developed by Paul Ehrlich + team, this arsenic derivative was…efficacious and problematic, as the drug was unstable and difficult to handle.
More here: sciencehistory.org/stories/maga....
Before penicillin, arsphenamine (Salvarsan) was the drug of choice. Developed by Paul Ehrlich + team, this arsenic derivative was…efficacious and problematic, as the drug was unstable and difficult to handle.
More here: sciencehistory.org/stories/maga....
Happy MedicineMonday!
Assyrian king Ashurbanipal wanted a library that contained all the knowledge and commissioned specialists to gather and curate the contents, including the Nineveh Medical Encyclopaedia (2600+ years-old).
Learn more here: www.britishmuseum.org/blog/ancient...
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Assyrian king Ashurbanipal wanted a library that contained all the knowledge and commissioned specialists to gather and curate the contents, including the Nineveh Medical Encyclopaedia (2600+ years-old).
Learn more here: www.britishmuseum.org/blog/ancient...
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January 29, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Happy MedicineMonday!
Assyrian king Ashurbanipal wanted a library that contained all the knowledge and commissioned specialists to gather and curate the contents, including the Nineveh Medical Encyclopaedia (2600+ years-old).
Learn more here: www.britishmuseum.org/blog/ancient...
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Assyrian king Ashurbanipal wanted a library that contained all the knowledge and commissioned specialists to gather and curate the contents, including the Nineveh Medical Encyclopaedia (2600+ years-old).
Learn more here: www.britishmuseum.org/blog/ancient...
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Dr. James McCune Smith was born into slavery in 1813 NYC and emancipated as a teen. He is believed to be the first African American medical doctor, but he was also an intellectual, an abolitionist, and spoke out against systemic racism in and out of medicine.
#BlackInSTEM
Dr. James McCune Smith was born into slavery in 1813 NYC and emancipated as a teen. He is believed to be the first African American medical doctor, but he was also an intellectual, an abolitionist, and spoke out against systemic racism in and out of medicine.
#BlackInSTEM
America's First Black Physician Sought to Heal a Nation's Persistent Illness
An activist, writer, doctor and intellectual, James McCune Smith, born enslaved, directed his talents to the eradication of slavery
www.smithsonianmag.com
February 5, 2024 at 12:04 PM
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Dr. James McCune Smith was born into slavery in 1813 NYC and emancipated as a teen. He is believed to be the first African American medical doctor, but he was also an intellectual, an abolitionist, and spoke out against systemic racism in and out of medicine.
#BlackInSTEM
Dr. James McCune Smith was born into slavery in 1813 NYC and emancipated as a teen. He is believed to be the first African American medical doctor, but he was also an intellectual, an abolitionist, and spoke out against systemic racism in and out of medicine.
#BlackInSTEM
I missed this for #PharmPhriday, so it’s now a #MedicineMonday!
The FDA just approved the first drug for obstructive sleep apnea. You may have already heard of Zepbound (tirzepatide). It can now be used for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. More 👇🏽
The FDA just approved the first drug for obstructive sleep apnea. You may have already heard of Zepbound (tirzepatide). It can now be used for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. More 👇🏽
FDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Today, the FDA approved the first medication for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.
www.fda.gov
December 23, 2024 at 3:41 PM
I missed this for #PharmPhriday, so it’s now a #MedicineMonday!
The FDA just approved the first drug for obstructive sleep apnea. You may have already heard of Zepbound (tirzepatide). It can now be used for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. More 👇🏽
The FDA just approved the first drug for obstructive sleep apnea. You may have already heard of Zepbound (tirzepatide). It can now be used for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. More 👇🏽
Happy #MedicineMonday!
This bottle of Pelikan’s Balsam for Lungs includes alcohol, heroin, chloroform, “and other valuable ingredients” 😳
I love these vintage bottles and was digging around a bit to learn more about Pelikan Bro’s (found some here: www.facebook.com/oldneighborh...)
#HistSci 🩺 🗃️
This bottle of Pelikan’s Balsam for Lungs includes alcohol, heroin, chloroform, “and other valuable ingredients” 😳
I love these vintage bottles and was digging around a bit to learn more about Pelikan Bro’s (found some here: www.facebook.com/oldneighborh...)
#HistSci 🩺 🗃️
April 29, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Happy #MedicineMonday!
This bottle of Pelikan’s Balsam for Lungs includes alcohol, heroin, chloroform, “and other valuable ingredients” 😳
I love these vintage bottles and was digging around a bit to learn more about Pelikan Bro’s (found some here: www.facebook.com/oldneighborh...)
#HistSci 🩺 🗃️
This bottle of Pelikan’s Balsam for Lungs includes alcohol, heroin, chloroform, “and other valuable ingredients” 😳
I love these vintage bottles and was digging around a bit to learn more about Pelikan Bro’s (found some here: www.facebook.com/oldneighborh...)
#HistSci 🩺 🗃️
MedicineMonday 🩺 🧪
Daniel Hale Williams
-Founder of 1st Black-owned hospital in the US
-Performed the world’s 1st successful open-heart surgery
-Co-founder of National Medical Associate for black professionals (they were barred from AMA)
-First Black person inducted to American College of Surgeons
Daniel Hale Williams
-Founder of 1st Black-owned hospital in the US
-Performed the world’s 1st successful open-heart surgery
-Co-founder of National Medical Associate for black professionals (they were barred from AMA)
-First Black person inducted to American College of Surgeons
Who Was Dr. Daniel Hale Williams? - Jackson Heart Study Graduate Training and Education Center | Jackson State University
The JHS GTEC Scholars Program is named after Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (1858-1931) who was: The first African American cardiologist who performed the first successful open-heart surgery Founded the fir...
www.jsums.edu
February 12, 2024 at 3:33 PM
MedicineMonday 🩺 🧪
Daniel Hale Williams
-Founder of 1st Black-owned hospital in the US
-Performed the world’s 1st successful open-heart surgery
-Co-founder of National Medical Associate for black professionals (they were barred from AMA)
-First Black person inducted to American College of Surgeons
Daniel Hale Williams
-Founder of 1st Black-owned hospital in the US
-Performed the world’s 1st successful open-heart surgery
-Co-founder of National Medical Associate for black professionals (they were barred from AMA)
-First Black person inducted to American College of Surgeons
Happy MedicineMonday 🩺 🧪 💊
Pioneered in the 1960s, osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (aka tooth in eye surgery) because a 🦷 is removed from the patient or donor, a lamina is cut from it then a hole is drilled in and fitted with a lens. The lamina is grown in the patient’s cheek then implanted on the 👁️!
Pioneered in the 1960s, osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (aka tooth in eye surgery) because a 🦷 is removed from the patient or donor, a lamina is cut from it then a hole is drilled in and fitted with a lens. The lamina is grown in the patient’s cheek then implanted on the 👁️!
November 27, 2023 at 4:07 PM
Happy MedicineMonday 🩺 🧪 💊
Pioneered in the 1960s, osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (aka tooth in eye surgery) because a 🦷 is removed from the patient or donor, a lamina is cut from it then a hole is drilled in and fitted with a lens. The lamina is grown in the patient’s cheek then implanted on the 👁️!
Pioneered in the 1960s, osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (aka tooth in eye surgery) because a 🦷 is removed from the patient or donor, a lamina is cut from it then a hole is drilled in and fitted with a lens. The lamina is grown in the patient’s cheek then implanted on the 👁️!
Happy MedicineMonday 🩺 🧪
Countless people have ‘Father of the Blood Bank’ Dr. Charles Drew to thank for his contributions toward (1) developing new ways to store plasma for transfusions and (2) developing the first large-scale blood bank during WWII.
(Text continued in next post) #BlackInSTEM
Countless people have ‘Father of the Blood Bank’ Dr. Charles Drew to thank for his contributions toward (1) developing new ways to store plasma for transfusions and (2) developing the first large-scale blood bank during WWII.
(Text continued in next post) #BlackInSTEM
February 12, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Happy MedicineMonday 🩺 🧪
Countless people have ‘Father of the Blood Bank’ Dr. Charles Drew to thank for his contributions toward (1) developing new ways to store plasma for transfusions and (2) developing the first large-scale blood bank during WWII.
(Text continued in next post) #BlackInSTEM
Countless people have ‘Father of the Blood Bank’ Dr. Charles Drew to thank for his contributions toward (1) developing new ways to store plasma for transfusions and (2) developing the first large-scale blood bank during WWII.
(Text continued in next post) #BlackInSTEM
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It’s cold/flu/other respiratory illness reason, so I’ll be sharing some vintage medical products over the next couple months, like Blosser’s Medical Powder with stramonium (jimsonweed, hallucinogen) and belladonna (deadly nightshade, toxic)
www.si.edu/stories/six-...
It’s cold/flu/other respiratory illness reason, so I’ll be sharing some vintage medical products over the next couple months, like Blosser’s Medical Powder with stramonium (jimsonweed, hallucinogen) and belladonna (deadly nightshade, toxic)
www.si.edu/stories/six-...
November 13, 2023 at 3:28 PM
Happy MedicineMonday 💊 🩺 🧪 🌾 🗃️
It’s cold/flu/other respiratory illness reason, so I’ll be sharing some vintage medical products over the next couple months, like Blosser’s Medical Powder with stramonium (jimsonweed, hallucinogen) and belladonna (deadly nightshade, toxic)
www.si.edu/stories/six-...
It’s cold/flu/other respiratory illness reason, so I’ll be sharing some vintage medical products over the next couple months, like Blosser’s Medical Powder with stramonium (jimsonweed, hallucinogen) and belladonna (deadly nightshade, toxic)
www.si.edu/stories/six-...
👋🏽 MedicineMonday 💊 🩺 🗃️ #HistSci
Pioneered by Walter Freeman, thousands of transorbital lobotomies were performed on people who were mentally ill or otherwise deemed to have undesirable characteristics. Freeman later treated it like an act, doing multiple procedures with no scrubs or sterile field.
Pioneered by Walter Freeman, thousands of transorbital lobotomies were performed on people who were mentally ill or otherwise deemed to have undesirable characteristics. Freeman later treated it like an act, doing multiple procedures with no scrubs or sterile field.
December 18, 2023 at 4:54 PM
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Pioneered by Walter Freeman, thousands of transorbital lobotomies were performed on people who were mentally ill or otherwise deemed to have undesirable characteristics. Freeman later treated it like an act, doing multiple procedures with no scrubs or sterile field.
Pioneered by Walter Freeman, thousands of transorbital lobotomies were performed on people who were mentally ill or otherwise deemed to have undesirable characteristics. Freeman later treated it like an act, doing multiple procedures with no scrubs or sterile field.
Happy MedicineMonday 🩺 #BlackInSTEM
Dr. Donna Christian-Christensen is the first woman physician in U.S. Congress (1996). After earning her medical doctorate in 1970 from GW, she completed residency in family medicine at Howard and went to work in emergency med in the Virgin Islands. Learn more:
Dr. Donna Christian-Christensen is the first woman physician in U.S. Congress (1996). After earning her medical doctorate in 1970 from GW, she completed residency in family medicine at Howard and went to work in emergency med in the Virgin Islands. Learn more:
Changing the Face of Medicine | Donna M. Christian-Christensen
cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov
February 26, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Happy MedicineMonday 🩺 #BlackInSTEM
Dr. Donna Christian-Christensen is the first woman physician in U.S. Congress (1996). After earning her medical doctorate in 1970 from GW, she completed residency in family medicine at Howard and went to work in emergency med in the Virgin Islands. Learn more:
Dr. Donna Christian-Christensen is the first woman physician in U.S. Congress (1996). After earning her medical doctorate in 1970 from GW, she completed residency in family medicine at Howard and went to work in emergency med in the Virgin Islands. Learn more: