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Medical Pioneers
Leonid Rogozov – The Surgeon Who Removed His Own Appendix
Learn about the incredible, yet horrifying tale of Leonid Rogozov, the surgeon who was forced to remove his own appendix
How Spanish Flu Killed 50 Million in 1 Year
In 1918, a deadly virus swept across the globe, infecting one-third of the world’s population and killing tens of millions
Florence Nightengale: The World’s First Nurse
In 1854, a young woman entered the blood-soaked, disease-ridden chaos of a Crimean War field hospital. She didn’t wield a
Before Alexander Fleming Made This One Discovery, Millions Died Every Year
In the early 20th century, a simple sore throat could be a death sentence. While doctors knew what bacteria were,
Hygiene Practices
Florence Nightengale: The World’s First Nurse
In 1854, a young woman entered the blood-soaked, disease-ridden chaos of a Crimean War field hospital. She didn’t wield a
How Ignaz Semmelweis Saved Millions of Mothers, and Changed Medicine Forever
In the 1800s, rampant infections made giving birth in a hospital more dangerous than a battlefield. Yet, a simple practice
Medical discoveries
Leonid Rogozov – The Surgeon Who Removed His Own Appendix
Learn about the incredible, yet horrifying tale of Leonid Rogozov, the surgeon who was forced to remove his own appendix
How Spanish Flu Killed 50 Million in 1 Year
In 1918, a deadly virus swept across the globe, infecting one-third of the world’s population and killing tens of millions
Florence Nightengale: The World’s First Nurse
In 1854, a young woman entered the blood-soaked, disease-ridden chaos of a Crimean War field hospital. She didn’t wield a
Before Alexander Fleming Made This One Discovery, Millions Died Every Year
In the early 20th century, a simple sore throat could be a death sentence. While doctors knew what bacteria were,
Hospital Evolution
Leonid Rogozov – The Surgeon Who Removed His Own Appendix
Learn about the incredible, yet horrifying tale of Leonid Rogozov, the surgeon who was forced to remove his own appendix
How Spanish Flu Killed 50 Million in 1 Year
In 1918, a deadly virus swept across the globe, infecting one-third of the world’s population and killing tens of millions
Florence Nightengale: The World’s First Nurse
In 1854, a young woman entered the blood-soaked, disease-ridden chaos of a Crimean War field hospital. She didn’t wield a
Before Alexander Fleming Made This One Discovery, Millions Died Every Year
In the early 20th century, a simple sore throat could be a death sentence. While doctors knew what bacteria were,