• In ancient Greece, Hippocrates and Aristotle wrote about treating decayed teeth as well as having teeth extracted to keep mouth pain away. (todayifoundout.com)
  • Advancements in cancer treatment did not happen for several decades after Hippocrates and Celsus. (ancient-origins.net)
  • Claudius Galen, a Greek physician in the 2nd Century AD, furthered the mentality and treatments of Hippocrates and Archigenes of Apamea. (ancient-origins.net)
  • Hippocrates' methods of scoliosis treatment focused primarily on spinal manipulation and traction. (medscape.com)
  • Another treatment approach that Hippocrates discussed involved attempting to diminish spinal deformity with a method called succussion. (medscape.com)
  • Ophthalmia was described by Hippocrates, including treatment regimens, and by the time of the Roman Empire, specialist eye doctors (medicus ocularius) were recognized ( 7 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Women in ancient Egypt used a range of natural beauty remedies, including plants, minerals, and animal extracts, to enhance their beauty. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • The first recorded use of Potassium Alum was in ancient China and Egypt for its body odor reducing effects. (life-enthusiast.com)
  • In ancient Egypt, it was employed to prevent disease and, in the Codex Eber, it was recommended as a treatment for a wide range of conditions. (pulsetoday.co.uk)
  • The earliest written description of medical treatment is from ancient Egypt and is over 3,500 years old. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Modern Medicine, developed into a system in Europe, originated in ancient Egypt and Babylonia. (who.int)
  • This article is dedicated to all those who lost their lives to world's most deadly infectious disease - TB - and to those who defeated it Is it not shocking that an ancient disease that has been with human since long before the recorded history, and is preventable and treatable, still kills around 1.5 million people every year? (countercurrents.org)
  • Since Hawai`i was for a long time the world's dominant producer of pineapples (though it seems like ancient history now), it's not that surprising that pineapples and Hawai`i are so closely connected in the public mind. (egullet.org)
  • Written by one of the world's preeminent historians of psychiatry, Madness in Civilization is a panoramic history of the human encounter with unreason. (princeton.edu)
  • At the CDC-sponsored UN HLM side-event, Preventing TB to End TB, government leaders from India, South Africa, the United States along with representatives from the world's leading multilateral institutions, and prominent clinicians and advocates extended their commitment to reaching 30 million people with TB preventive treatment (TPT). (cdc.gov)
  • Ancient Egyptian medical texts mention surgical treatments to repair a broken nose way back in 3000 BC. (kearneymd.com)
  • First defined in ancient Egyptian literature, mastectomy was systematically detailed in 1882 by Halsted, who advocated a radical extensive procedure that involved excision not only of the breast but also of the underlying pectoral muscles and axillary lymph nodes. (medscape.com)
  • Ancient Chinese, Egyptian and even Roman healers used it both internally and externally for pain relief and long-term disease treatment. (marijuanadoctors.com)
  • Gambling laws in India are seriously ancient. (greatbridgelinks.com)
  • In ancient India, it was recommended to treat conditions as diverse as infections with parasites, fatigue and digestive problems. (pulsetoday.co.uk)
  • This was a serious advancement to cataract treatment, particularly when combined with topical anesthesia. (lakemerrittoptometry.com)
  • The earliest records we have of attempted cataract treatment date back to 600 BC, making it potentially one of the first ailments people tried to treat surgically . (visionsource-drgardner.com)
  • The concept of restraining individuals can be traced back to ancient civilizations. (beforeitsnews.com)
  • Although a spiritual understanding of mental illness was embraced in ancient Western civilizations and in Eastern culture, it has been largely dismissed by the scientific community and by the majority of psychologists in more modern times. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • Since the earliest civilizations, humans have treated dental infections and imperfections, with many attempting to adjust tooth alignment as part of this long-term treatment. (byte.com)
  • While one way of making life better for parents could be changing the structure around us, author and reporter Michaeleen Doucleff thinks parents could learn to do things differently - taking cues from mothers and fathers in ancient civilizations. (ttbook.org)
  • The history of Prameha (Diabetes) runs back to the dates of earliest civilizations. (who.int)
  • With its origin in ancient Greece, where water was filtrated and exposed to sunlight to improve its aesthetic properties, water treatment standards have grown with time. (eurasiareview.com)
  • Early medical texts from Ancient Greece note that people with crowded teeth or serious overbites often suffered headaches and ear infections. (byte.com)
  • In ancient Greece, it was used for soldiers and athletes to give them stamina. (pulsetoday.co.uk)
  • Doctors like treatments that are quantifiable and repeatable so they can more easily monitor and customize their patient's treatments. (marijuanadoctors.com)
  • In several countries, CDC and partners are integrating TPT into HIV treatment differentiated service delivery models-an approach to care that tailors treatment to the patient's needs, reduces the time spent in the health clinic, and increases the likelihood that a patient will take their prescriptions correctly. (cdc.gov)
  • The ancient Greeks were also known for their love of beauty and hygiene. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • Like the Egyptians, the Greeks were also fond of aromatherapy and used essential oils, such as myrtle and chamomile, in their beauty treatments. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans employed various forms of shackles and restraints to control prisoners and slaves. (beforeitsnews.com)
  • This article delves into the fascinating history and evolution of handcuffs, tracing their origins, significant milestones, and technological advancements that have shaped their design and functionality. (beforeitsnews.com)
  • Dentistry has come a long way since its inception and is often overlooked for other scientific advancements. (todayifoundout.com)
  • Antibiotic therapy in the treatment of mild leptospirosis is typically unnecessary, since it is often self-limited, and most cases resolve without medical attention. (medscape.com)
  • Throughout that long and turbulent history, the families have separated and now they are trying to restore their neighborhood. (readthespirit.com)
  • The story of our sewers is a turbulent, mixed-up history of bad decision after bad decision that has brought us to a horrible relationship between ourselves and our wastes. (greywateraction.org)
  • This may be one of the earliest records of ancient physicians identifying differences between malignant and benign tumors. (ancient-origins.net)
  • There is no evidence of any surgical techniques to remove tumors at this point in history. (ancient-origins.net)
  • The surgical principles underlying simple mastectomy have a long history. (medscape.com)
  • As medical knowledge of tumor biology has grown, surgeons have come to realize that combining surgical treatment with adjuvant treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy allows better control of the cancer and results in higher disease-free survival and local recurrence rates. (medscape.com)
  • Hyperthermia treatment modalities have yet to progress from a bio-medical experiment to a clinically proven treatment ( 1 , 2 ). (spandidos-publications.com)
  • The Walter Reed Army Hospital recommends Thai Crystal Deodorant stone and mists for their post operative cancer patients receiving radiation treatment. (life-enthusiast.com)
  • He also described early methods of cauterization in cases of hemorrhaging, as well as post-operative treatment to prevent infection including poultices, salt, leek, and other astringents. (ancient-origins.net)
  • Ancient Roman sewer designers also developed cesspools, forerunners of modern-day septic tanks. (greywateraction.org)
  • Roman philosopher and medical practitioner, Aulus Cornelius Celsus was reportedly the first in the Western world to write about dental treatment. (byte.com)
  • The Roman historian Polybius' account in Greek of Hannibal's affliction is brief, stating, "Hannibal himself on the sole remaining elephant got across with much difficulty and suffering, being in great pain from a severe attack of ophthalmia (Greek 'οφθαλμια), which finally led to the loss of one eye as he had no time to stop and apply any treatment to it, the circumstances rendering that impossible" ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • See Treatment and Medication for more detail. (medscape.com)
  • In ancient times, beauty rituals played an essential role in many cultures. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • The ancient beauty tips and rituals that have been practiced for centuries still hold relevance today. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • Ancient musical rituals have been linked to medical treatments as early as 4000 B.C. Frescos from that era depict priests and musicians playing harps as part of healing rituals, and patients of the day could offer a Codex haburami ("hallelujah to the healer") as reimbursement for medical services. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • Radiosensitivity may be achieved with hyperthermia, and using heat with every radiation treatment may drive the treatment schedule. (wikipedia.org)
  • All techniques are often combined with radiation or chemotherapy, muddying how much toxicity is the result of those treatments versus the temperature elevation achieved. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hyperthermia therapy (or hyperthermia, or thermotherapy) is a type of medical treatment in which body tissue is exposed to temperatures above body temperature, in the region of 40-45 °C (104-113 °F). Hyperthermia is usually applied as an adjuvant to radiotherapy or chemotherapy, to which it works as a sensitizer, in an effort to treat cancer. (wikipedia.org)
  • During treatment the body temperature reaches a level between 39.5 and 40.5 °C (103.1 and 104.9 °F). However, other researchers define hyperthermia between 41.8-42 °C (107.2-107.6 °F) (Europe, USA) to near 43-44 °C (109-111 °F) (Japan, Russia). (wikipedia.org)
  • This may use the same techniques as local hyperthermia treatment, or it may rely on blood perfusion. (wikipedia.org)
  • Localized hyperthermia treatment is a well-established cancer treatment method with a simple basic principle: If a temperature elevation to 40 °C (104 °F) can be maintained for one hour within a cancer tumor, the cancer cells will be destroyed. (wikipedia.org)
  • Moderate hyperthermia treatments usually maintain the temperature for approximately an hour. (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] Before the advent of modern antiretroviral therapy extracorporeal whole body hyperthermia was tried as a treatment for HIV/AIDS, with some positive outcomes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tissue damage to a target organ with a regional treatment will vary with what tissue is heated (e.g. brain treated directly may injure the brain, lung tissue treated directly may cause pulmonary problems) Whole body hyperthermia can cause swelling, blood clots, and bleeding. (wikipedia.org)
  • This contradiction characterizes the history of hyperthermia in medicine. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Hyperthermia is a technically challenging treatment modality. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Fifty miles to the north, the ruins of the ancient city of Eshnunna contain brick sewers connected to water-flushed latrines, embodying the essential principles of modern sewage treatment - in 2500 BC. (greywateraction.org)
  • Madness in Civilization traces the long and complex history of this affliction and our attempts to treat it. (princeton.edu)
  • This affliction became a defining characteristic of Hannibal's portrayal in history, as seen how his visual loss is referenced as influencing his actions on campaign, and in later artistic depictions of the general ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • So he co-founded his own nonprofit psychedelic center, Usona Institute, to help revolutionize the treatment of mental illness. (ttbook.org)
  • In recent years, a rising number of scholars have taken a look at the prevalence of cancer diagnoses in ancient times. (ancient-origins.net)
  • The history of opium is long and complex but scholars believe it was first cultivated by Sumerians in 3400 BC. (searchandrestore.com)
  • For scholars, the Council has long been a subject of multi-disciplinary interest and continues to fascinate and inspire research. (lu.se)
  • UVic historian and writer Elizabeth Vibert, who studies colonial histories and has a special interest in South Africa, has closely examined how a women's farm in a village in N'wamitwa can serve as an exceptional example of social resiliency and viable alternatives to export-oriented agriculture. (uvic.ca)
  • In contrast, the Greek historian Thucydides, in his History of the Peloponnesian War, and the Latin poet Lucretius, in his De Rerum Natura, refuted a supernatural origin of the disease and focused their descriptions on the uncontrolled fear of contagion among the public. (cdc.gov)
  • The FDA has even approved basic research on marijuana's potential as a treatment for childhood epilepsy. (marijuanadoctors.com)
  • However, pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products have recently been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of childhood epilepsy syndromes, as well as nausea and vomiting associated with a variety of conditions 17-20 . (cdc.gov)
  • This paper reviews the history of puericulture and attention to children's health in Brazil and establishes relationships between this history and the concept of childhood at different times and within different sociocultural contexts, and between this history and the way in which the Brazilian healthcare system has been organized. (bvsalud.org)
  • The history of childcare and children's healthcare forms part of the processes of organizing the healthcare system, and is also related to the concept of childhood and to children's role in families and society within different cultural and historical contexts 1 . (bvsalud.org)
  • In this article, we will explore some of the ancient beauty tips and natural beauty remedies that have stood the test of time. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • Desalination, chlorination, and even the installation of the first wastewater treatment plant were some of the advances during that time. (eurasiareview.com)
  • Reproductive Health Center opened in 2014 in virtue of its high technological standards, state-of-the-art laboratory and long experienced Georgian and foreign professionals became very popular in short period of time. (placidway.com)
  • Even in recent years, we had cases of deaths among long-time raw vegans. (rawfoodsupport.com)
  • For the first time in the history of man, the sewage of nearly 3 millions of people had been brought to seethe and ferment under a burning sun, in one vast open cloaca lying in their midst. (greywateraction.org)
  • With marijuana, many doctors have operated for a long time under the belief that it's a highly addictive and harmful drug. (marijuanadoctors.com)
  • Ivan Schwab is an ophthalmologist who's been fascinated by that question for a long time. (ttbook.org)
  • Reportedly some ancient doctors even mistook nerves as tooth worms and tried to yank them out. (todayifoundout.com)
  • While this is all a natural result of marijuana prohibition and the history of marijuana usage in the United States, it's uncomfortable for doctors to handle and makes them less likely to treat it as real medicine. (marijuanadoctors.com)
  • In the medical history, doctors ask people about the details of their symptoms, other known health issues, and previous health-related events. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Ayurveda is an ancient Indian practice that emphasizes the importance of balance and harmony in every aspect of life, including beauty. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • alternation of remedies, palliative treatment, notes on the many types of remedies, when to use them and when not (according to him, of course), ending with cases from his practice, explaining how he approached those cases in the described Hahnemaniann way and why, again based on the Master's teaching. (hpathy.com)
  • Mindfulness is an ancient eastern meditation practice rooted in the Buddhist teachings of over 2500 years ago. (medscape.com)
  • Our findings suggest that studying the natural biology and evolutionary history of parvoviruses can inform the rational design of vectors for safer and more effective gene therapies. (gla.ac.uk)
  • Despite its long history, this approach currently has no widespread applications and is on the periphery of the medical therapies. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Can ancient botanical therapies help treat COVID-19? (eurekalert.org)
  • Scientists have unlocked key insights into virus evolution, revealing new information that could help develop treatments for a wide variety of genetic diseases. (gla.ac.uk)
  • Some have even been successfully harnessed as gene therapy vectors for the treatment of genetic diseases. (gla.ac.uk)
  • In ancient Rome, it was used for conditions such as cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases, musculoskeletal problems and epilepsy. (pulsetoday.co.uk)
  • By exploring the motif of the plague, a consistent and well-spread theme in literature, London's novel is part of a long literary tradition, inviting the reader to reflect on the ancestral fear of humans toward infectious diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • By incorporating these ancient beauty tips into our modern lives, we can achieve healthy skin and hair without harmful chemicals. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • She has a life-long fascination with the ancient world as well as the modern Middle East. (readthespirit.com)
  • Imagine: modern medicine using an ancient, safe and pure form of protection! (life-enthusiast.com)
  • A significant milestone in handcuff history was the introduction of the modern rotating, double-locking mechanism by American inventor W. V. Adams in the 1860s. (beforeitsnews.com)
  • Many modern handcuffs include features like padding, adjustable sizing, and quick-release mechanisms to ensure humane treatment while maintaining security. (beforeitsnews.com)
  • From ancient shackles to sophisticated modern designs, handcuffs have come a long way in ensuring public safety and the secure restraint of individuals. (beforeitsnews.com)
  • Though there is not much evidence to observe regarding ancient cancer diagnostics, there is enough to discuss potential approaches to curing the disease before the days of modern medicine. (ancient-origins.net)
  • Modern treatments for gambling addiction are - thankfully - a lot less harsh and focus on much less deadly forms of distraction from addiction like, well, taking up another hobby. (greatbridgelinks.com)
  • Nevertheless, the history of the recognition and treatment of scoliosis is rich with important lessons for the modern practitioner. (medscape.com)
  • Even more sophisticated sewers in the Indus Valley featured brick-lined pits similar to modern septic tanks and enclosed drains that carried both sewage and stormwater out of the ancient city of Mohenjo Daro. (greywateraction.org)
  • This month in our two blogs we'll talk about nose surgery , some history, how it's done, and why it could be a great procedure for you. (kearneymd.com)
  • In the third chapter, I explore the role and treatment of race and ethnicity in both films, as well as the allegorical meanings to be found in their depictions of slavery and the police force. (lu.se)
  • But they hold that in Greek and ancient text and by ancient physicians, the disease was confused with other conditions, like leprosy, for instance. (cdc.gov)
  • StrongNet: An International Network to Improve Diagnostics and Access to Treatment for Strongyloidiasis Control. (cdc.gov)
  • Throughout history, people have sought to enhance their appearance and maintain their youthfulness. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • How did people of ancient times treat the difficult and complex condition known today as cancer? (ancient-origins.net)
  • Is it not shocking that an ancient disease that has been with human since long before the recorded history, and is preventable and treatable, still kills around 1.5 million people every year? (opednews.com)
  • And the latent phase of syphilis can last many years after which, without treatment, approximately 15 to 40% of people can develop tertiary syphilis. (cdc.gov)
  • Without treatment, a third of infected people develop tertiary disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Sarah Gregory] Do we know how long people have been getting syphilis? (cdc.gov)
  • In the ancient world, plague and pestilence were rather frequent calamities, and ordinary people were likely to have witnessed or heard vivid and scary reports about their terrible ravages. (cdc.gov)
  • Treatment is conservative, except in patients with refractory symptoms. (radiopaedia.org)
  • Is treatment to stop bad symptoms from rearing their head too soon? (cancer.org)
  • The details of people's symptoms (for example, how long they have been present, whether they are constant or come and go, and what relieves them) are very important. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Still, few approaches to long-term treatment or alignment were considered since the focus was on treating infection and removing teeth. (byte.com)
  • [ 5 ] After this manualized treatment program, mindfulness has been widely used and integrated in several psychological and medical approaches. (medscape.com)
  • However, he also notes the importance of early treatment with these tumors. (ancient-origins.net)
  • But Zuber says one of the biggest surprises was how bad of a beating the moon had taken early in its history. (kcur.org)
  • This ancient pummeling would have opened up deep cracks on Mars that might have drained away an early ocean. (kcur.org)
  • In response to the outbreak, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) launched an emergency response through early detection and prompt treatment of cases, vector control, public education and intersectoral collaboration. (who.int)
  • Ancient wisdom tells us that the candle that burns twice as bright, burns half as long and that could apply to former Everton midfielder Norman Whiteside who, over 40 years on from his World Cup debut, retains the record for being the youngest-ever player in the tournament's 92-year history. (liverpoolecho.co.uk)
  • Because it is a Schedule I controlled substance, federally-funded research labs have been unable to study the effects of marijuana and its efficacy as a treatment option for patients. (marijuanadoctors.com)
  • Patients are supported in their community using phones or electronic platforms like Zoom to make sure they are staying on treatment and are not experiencing any negative side effects. (cdc.gov)
  • The globalization of the biomedical research is explained by the fact that we have made many improvements so far but we always need more and more patients to prove the superiority of a treatment to another. (bvsalud.org)
  • in fact, it was the very first medical treatment in human medicine. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • As society's understanding of human rights and the treatment of detainees evolved, so did the handcuff design. (beforeitsnews.com)
  • This disease, this stage of disease, is more frequently diagnosed by the paleopathologist in ancient human bones because the bones are affected by typical lesions on cranium and on the long bones. (cdc.gov)
  • Different ideological concepts all maintain that this history is continually under construction and that it takes in a diversity of paths and sources of information: documents from government bodies, demographic data, texts and studies within the field of human sciences, and important contributions from art, music and literature. (bvsalud.org)
  • Human reactions to the plague are also the central themes of historical titles such as A Journal of the Plague Year by Daniel Defoe, a long, detailed narrative of events, anecdotes, and statistics regarding the Great Plague of London of 1665. (cdc.gov)
  • The challenging terrain of Afghanistan has long been an obstacle to women's human rights, exacerbated by the cruel oppression of women by the Taliban. (lu.se)
  • Dr Rob Gifford, an evolutionary biologist who led the research at the CVR, said: "This study reveals exciting insights into the long term evolutionary history of an important virus group. (gla.ac.uk)
  • it's a very important disease also for the history of the past. (cdc.gov)
  • To gain a deeper understanding of ancient Afghan history, it is important to explore the significant role of the goddess Ashi before the Arab and other invasions. (lu.se)
  • The project aims to optimise resource recovery from specific processes, such as secondary treatment processes and anaerobic digestion, while guaranteeing overall plant efficiency. (eurasiareview.com)
  • This meeting gave the TB community hope for progress against a disease that has been neglected for far too long," said Dr. Susan Maloney, Branch Chief of CDC's Global TB Branch. (cdc.gov)
  • Really, the origin of the disease is one of the greatest issues in the history of medicine and in paleopathology. (cdc.gov)
  • Treatment of all infected cases was initiated following laboratory confirmation. (who.int)
  • Abnormal psychology studies the causes and possible treatments of these dysfunctions. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • It studies the nature of psychopathology , its causes, and its treatments. (newworldencyclopedia.org)
  • To be certain, we need clinical long-term studies with endpoints related to morbidity and mortality. (pulsetoday.co.uk)
  • Andrews-Hanna thinks those lines may be solidified, magma-filled cracks - the result of ancient volcanic eruptions. (kcur.org)
  • In the longer term additional complications may arise as a result of dysfunction and failure in many organ systems. (who.int)
  • Proper recognition and treatment of idiopathic scoliosis help optimize patient outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • The first method of treatment was bow drills, which were ancient primitive tools used for woodworking and treating tooth problems. (todayifoundout.com)
  • The purpose of this study is to systematize potential benefits of mindfulness in sexual well-being (considering mind, emotion, and body), and to shortly review current applications and effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions to the treatment of sexual problems. (medscape.com)
  • Today, the state no longer has a controlling role over families' childcare through regulation of individuals' conduct. (bvsalud.org)
  • the earliest mention of cancer in medical history occurs sometime around 1600 BC. (ancient-origins.net)
  • For decades, this operation was the only treatment of breast cancer . (medscape.com)
  • Advocates promote it as a treatment for cancer , hepatitis , glaucoma , ALS and even HIV . (marijuanadoctors.com)
  • Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history of using natural remedies to promote beauty and wellness. (pioneerthinking.com)
  • We hope these treatments will reduce the need for hospitalization," said MACH-19 principal investigator Gordon Saxe, MD, PhD, director of research at the Centers for Integrative Health at UC San Diego School of Medicine. (eurekalert.org)
  • But in all seriousness, music and medicine have a long and surprisingly well-documented history. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • Scull's knowledge of music and art, cultural change, medicine, religion, and politics make this a great achievement in psychiatric history…[a] dynamic, readable chronicle and excellent reference. (princeton.edu)
  • Sarah Gregory] Hello, I'm Sarah Gregory, and today I'm talking with Dr. Antonio Fornaciari, a postdoctoral fellow in history of medicine and paleopathology at the University of Pisa in Italy. (cdc.gov)
  • In the study, researchers used "fossilised" virus DNA sequences contained within animal genomes to reconstruct the long term evolutionary history of parvoviruses. (gla.ac.uk)
  • The paper, 'Comparative analysis reveals the long-term co-evolutionary history of parvoviruses and vertebrates' is published today in PLOS Biology. (gla.ac.uk)
  • The orthopedic trappings of the story are unmistakable, including excellent immediate posttreatment results and no long-term follow-up. (medscape.com)
  • Late Quaternary sedimentology of the mountain-rimmed Arno River watershed has documented long-term drainage problems with marshlands both coastal and inland, and peat deposits in the Arno Valley also attest to old bog contexts ( 3 , 4 ). (cdc.gov)