Medicine and Healing Practices in Ancient Egypt is an innovative, ‘people-focused’ study which approaches ancient Egyptian practices from the perspective of the healthcare professionals and their patients. It describes perceptions of illness and disability; the training, roles and interaction of healthcare providers; the healing methods experienced by various social groups; and ancient Egypt’s legacy to … Continue reading
Strangling Angel: Diphtheria and Childhood Immunization in Ireland
Michael Dwyer, author of Strangling Angel, discusses Diphtheria, cover-ups and the childhood immunization programme in Ireland. Strangling Angel was inspired by the work of Dr Jack Saunders, Chief Medical Officer to Cork City, Ireland, from 1929 to 1956. Saunders’ annual reports give a unique insight into the challenges faced by a new cohort of public health doctors on … Continue reading
Interview with Laura Kelly, author of Irish Medical Education and Student Culture, c.1850-1950
To celebrate the release of Irish Medical Education and Student Culture, c.1850-1950, we caught up with Laura Kelly to discuss the roles of women and religion in medical student culture, and how the student experience differed from that of modern day students. What drew you to this period, and why do you think this is the first comprehensive … Continue reading
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