#MedhistoryMonday
Medical advancements have come a long way over the centuries, but there have been some bizarre and unusual treatments in the history of medicine that are now considered outdated and even harmful.
1,Chloroform - Chloroform was used as an anesthetic in the United States in the 19th century. However, it is now known to be toxic due to its ability to cause liver and kidney damage, respiratory depression, and possibly cancer. It was eventually replaced by safer anesthetics.
2,Bloodletting - Bloodletting was a popular medical practice dating back to ancient Egypt over 3000 years ago. It was used to treat diseases such as smallpox, epilepsy, and the plague and was still in practice until the 19th century. The procedure involved removing blood from the patient's body with a lancet or leech in an attempt to balance the body's "humors" and cure the disease.
3,Arsenic - Arsenic was a key ingredient in many patent medicines, including "Fowlers Solution," which was a cure for malaria and syphilis in use from the late 18th century until the 1950s. While it was effective in treating these diseases, it was also highly toxic and could lead to arsenic poisoning.
4,Mercury - Mercury was a popular medical treatment from ancient times until recently. It was used by ancient Persians and Greeks as an ointment and by Chinese alchemists for its supposed ability to increase lifespan and vitality. Mercury was also used to treat syphilis in the form of mercury rubs and was a key ingredient in many patent medicines. However, it is now known to be highly toxic and can cause serious health problems, including kidney damage and neurological symptoms.
5,Urine Drinking - Urine drinking was a popular medical practice in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and in ancient Indian Yogic and Chinese medical practices. It was believed to have therapeutic properties and was used to treat a variety of ailments, including kidney and liver problems.
Medical advancements have come a long way over the centuries, but there have been some bizarre and unusual treatments in the history of medicine that are now considered outdated and even harmful.
1,Chloroform - Chloroform was used as an anesthetic in the United States in the 19th century. However, it is now known to be toxic due to its ability to cause liver and kidney damage, respiratory depression, and possibly cancer. It was eventually replaced by safer anesthetics.
2,Bloodletting - Bloodletting was a popular medical practice dating back to ancient Egypt over 3000 years ago. It was used to treat diseases such as smallpox, epilepsy, and the plague and was still in practice until the 19th century. The procedure involved removing blood from the patient's body with a lancet or leech in an attempt to balance the body's "humors" and cure the disease.
3,Arsenic - Arsenic was a key ingredient in many patent medicines, including "Fowlers Solution," which was a cure for malaria and syphilis in use from the late 18th century until the 1950s. While it was effective in treating these diseases, it was also highly toxic and could lead to arsenic poisoning.
4,Mercury - Mercury was a popular medical treatment from ancient times until recently. It was used by ancient Persians and Greeks as an ointment and by Chinese alchemists for its supposed ability to increase lifespan and vitality. Mercury was also used to treat syphilis in the form of mercury rubs and was a key ingredient in many patent medicines. However, it is now known to be highly toxic and can cause serious health problems, including kidney damage and neurological symptoms.
5,Urine Drinking - Urine drinking was a popular medical practice in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and in ancient Indian Yogic and Chinese medical practices. It was believed to have therapeutic properties and was used to treat a variety of ailments, including kidney and liver problems.
🗣🗣SCOME is here with exciting webinars this time!
✨✨Join our first Professional development webinar from project Medico+ about career opportunities after graduation from medical school with Dr. Bethel Dereje on Thursday August 3rd, at 7:00 PM (1:00 LT).
👩⚕ Dr. Bethel is a Gynecologist oncologist, Assistant Professor in Gynecology and Obstetrics, founder and CEO of WeCare Digital Health. We will be covering exciting post-graduation paths and gain invaluable insights into the medical field from her expertise.
🔘Don't miss out! Here's the link to the webinar https://meet.google.com/eeb-mhyg-fwe
📆 Save the date, tomorrow at 1:00 Local time.
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✨✨Join our first Professional development webinar from project Medico+ about career opportunities after graduation from medical school with Dr. Bethel Dereje on Thursday August 3rd, at 7:00 PM (1:00 LT).
👩⚕ Dr. Bethel is a Gynecologist oncologist, Assistant Professor in Gynecology and Obstetrics, founder and CEO of WeCare Digital Health. We will be covering exciting post-graduation paths and gain invaluable insights into the medical field from her expertise.
🔘Don't miss out! Here's the link to the webinar https://meet.google.com/eeb-mhyg-fwe
📆 Save the date, tomorrow at 1:00 Local time.
Until then, panda hugs 🐼🐼
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📢 SCOME's Medico+ is here again!
🔘 Join our second Professional Development webinar where we discuss about career opportunities after medical school. And guess what? We will be having Dr. Misker Kassahun and Dr. Tigist Workneh as our guests!
👩⚕ Dr. Tigist Workneh did her Masters on Public Health, and she is also the founder and manager of Medical Research Lounge (MRL).
👩⚕Dr. Misker, an MPH Candidate, is the Co-founder of GIV Society Ethiopia. She's also known for her modelling career.
They'll be sharing their expertise on diverse career paths outside and inside the clinical practice.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 9, 2023
🕒 6:45 PM (12:45 LT)
🌐 Via Google Meet meet.google.com/hiq-imjx-xnr
Don't miss out on this inspiring webinar. Expand your horizons and discover your opportunities!
Until then, Panda hugs 🐼🐼
🔘 Join our second Professional Development webinar where we discuss about career opportunities after medical school. And guess what? We will be having Dr. Misker Kassahun and Dr. Tigist Workneh as our guests!
👩⚕ Dr. Tigist Workneh did her Masters on Public Health, and she is also the founder and manager of Medical Research Lounge (MRL).
👩⚕Dr. Misker, an MPH Candidate, is the Co-founder of GIV Society Ethiopia. She's also known for her modelling career.
They'll be sharing their expertise on diverse career paths outside and inside the clinical practice.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 9, 2023
🕒 6:45 PM (12:45 LT)
🌐 Via Google Meet meet.google.com/hiq-imjx-xnr
Don't miss out on this inspiring webinar. Expand your horizons and discover your opportunities!
Until then, Panda hugs 🐼🐼
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#MedhistoryMonday
Before the 20th century, regulations did not require manufacturers of ready-made remedies to list ingredients in their medicines. Perhaps taking advantage of the popularity of the drug, Lloyd Manufacturing did advertise the cocaine in their toothache drops. The promised instantaneous relief was likely provided by the anesthetic properties of cocaine.
All Over Albany cited a Brooklyn Union article that described a method of using cocaine to numb pain in dental procedures. According to the article, teeth could be drawn and nerves removed with little or no pain.
In the early 1900s, cocaine’s drawbacks started to make the rounds, and novocaine became the preferred local anesthetic, instead.
Before the 20th century, regulations did not require manufacturers of ready-made remedies to list ingredients in their medicines. Perhaps taking advantage of the popularity of the drug, Lloyd Manufacturing did advertise the cocaine in their toothache drops. The promised instantaneous relief was likely provided by the anesthetic properties of cocaine.
All Over Albany cited a Brooklyn Union article that described a method of using cocaine to numb pain in dental procedures. According to the article, teeth could be drawn and nerves removed with little or no pain.
In the early 1900s, cocaine’s drawbacks started to make the rounds, and novocaine became the preferred local anesthetic, instead.
🌟 What an amazing time we had with Dr. Misker and Dr. Tigist yesterday! We're sure that those who joined us gained valuable insights from their expertise.
✨ Keep an eye out for future webinars, there's more exciting content coming your way!!!
✨ Keep an eye out for future webinars, there's more exciting content coming your way!!!
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Medical Research Lounge:
Telegram page
https://t.me/Medical_Research_Lounge
LinkedIn profile
https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-research-lounge/
GIV Society Ethiopia:
Mental Health for Healthcare Professionals
https://mhhp.givsocietyeth.org/
Volunteer page
https://givsocietyeth.org/volunteers/
LinkedIn profile
https://www.linkedin.com/company/giv-society-ethiopia-official/
Medical Research Lounge:
Telegram page
https://t.me/Medical_Research_Lounge
LinkedIn profile
https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-research-lounge/
GIV Society Ethiopia:
Mental Health for Healthcare Professionals
https://mhhp.givsocietyeth.org/
Volunteer page
https://givsocietyeth.org/volunteers/
LinkedIn profile
https://www.linkedin.com/company/giv-society-ethiopia-official/
Telegram
Medical Research Lounge (MRL)
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For annual MRL membership 👉 https://t.me/Medical_Research_Lounge/4576
MRL CPD activities 👉 https://t.me/Medical_Research_Lounge/
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#MedHistoryMonday
The history of modern medicine is replete with significant discoveries, but few are as accessible and impactful as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Brought to life in the mid-20th century by Dr. Peter Safar and Dr. James Elam, this life-saving technique was born out of tragedy and nurtured by innovative thinking. Safar, often called the father of CPR, was inspired to develop methods to preserve life in the critical moments following a traumatic event after losing his daughter to an acute asthma attack. Working alongside Elam, who proved expired air was sufficient for oxygenation, they devised the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) method, the foundation of modern CPR.
The history of modern medicine is replete with significant discoveries, but few are as accessible and impactful as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Brought to life in the mid-20th century by Dr. Peter Safar and Dr. James Elam, this life-saving technique was born out of tragedy and nurtured by innovative thinking. Safar, often called the father of CPR, was inspired to develop methods to preserve life in the critical moments following a traumatic event after losing his daughter to an acute asthma attack. Working alongside Elam, who proved expired air was sufficient for oxygenation, they devised the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) method, the foundation of modern CPR.
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📣📣 Be a part of the 3rd webinar in the Professional Development series, proudly organized by Medico+, a project under SCOME-AA.
🔘As always, we have an exceptional lineup of speakers this time:
Dr. Robera Haile, a Certified Ethical Hacker and Cyber Research Analyst, and
Dr. Nebiyu Elias, web developer, surgery resident, and EMA-JDN communication chair.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 16, 2023
⏰ 7:00 PM (1:00 LT)
🌐 Via Google Meet
http://meet.google.com/rdc-rmrw-dzv
✨✨Brace yourselves for an insightful discussion on IT and medicine, and its integration. Don't miss this golden chance to expand your horizons!
Until then Panda hugs 🐼🐼🐼
🔘As always, we have an exceptional lineup of speakers this time:
Dr. Robera Haile, a Certified Ethical Hacker and Cyber Research Analyst, and
Dr. Nebiyu Elias, web developer, surgery resident, and EMA-JDN communication chair.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 16, 2023
⏰ 7:00 PM (1:00 LT)
🌐 Via Google Meet
http://meet.google.com/rdc-rmrw-dzv
✨✨Brace yourselves for an insightful discussion on IT and medicine, and its integration. Don't miss this golden chance to expand your horizons!
Until then Panda hugs 🐼🐼🐼
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🐼 SCOME AA 🐼
presents "Project OES"
As always, SCOME AA projects try to work on the medical education system both by augmenting and improving.
Project OES (oral exam simulation) is not an exception. We all can agree how nerve racking oral examination can get. To alleviate this our projects plans to give a refresher of how things can get in these exams.
Cooperative seniors will be assigned from each department and they will give us the simulation which will be as similar as possible to the exam.
The Simulation will be for Short exam (Physical examination)
This Google form is "Needs assessment" for the project.
The project can only be done if enough students wants the simulation to happen. Thus, please fill the form since we will be registering students for the program from this form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EavhP6Hk5GEO21061hHB3TVHC_5oZmddWoMemSqnKGA/edit
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presents "Project OES"
As always, SCOME AA projects try to work on the medical education system both by augmenting and improving.
Project OES (oral exam simulation) is not an exception. We all can agree how nerve racking oral examination can get. To alleviate this our projects plans to give a refresher of how things can get in these exams.
Cooperative seniors will be assigned from each department and they will give us the simulation which will be as similar as possible to the exam.
The Simulation will be for Short exam (Physical examination)
This Google form is "Needs assessment" for the project.
The project can only be done if enough students wants the simulation to happen. Thus, please fill the form since we will be registering students for the program from this form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EavhP6Hk5GEO21061hHB3TVHC_5oZmddWoMemSqnKGA/edit
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Forwarded from SCORP-AA
SCORP in collaboration with SCOME plans to prepare a series of training sessions on topics related to mental health.
The sessions are 4 in total and will be given in a month interval.
Reknowned guests, Policy makers, Researchers will provide their insights.
🖋 Upon successful completion of at least the minimum required attendance, certificate will be issued.
We have prepped various topics we think suit better for medical students and we'd like you to vote on them:)
The sessions are 4 in total and will be given in a month interval.
Reknowned guests, Policy makers, Researchers will provide their insights.
🖋 Upon successful completion of at least the minimum required attendance, certificate will be issued.
We have prepped various topics we think suit better for medical students and we'd like you to vote on them:)
Forwarded from SCORP-AA
Choose from the following
Anonymous Poll
33%
ADHD
41%
Depression
47%
Social media/smartphone addiction
42%
Social anxiety and shyness
44%
Self image and confidence
16%
OCD
15%
Substance abuse
18%
Bipolar disorder
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⭐️Topic: Episode 4 of SCOME Web-side with Dr.FSH ( Another round of a surprise case)
⏰Time: Monday 21st of August 2023) 6pm EAT (12 LT )
This episode is made even more special by the valued presence of our esteemed hosting Local Chapter members.
SCOME-AA
📍Join us here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88611974810?pwd=Zm9yZmpzMXRaS2tiV0xsNlBwZVFIUT09
Meeting ID: 886 1197 4810
Passcode: 845924
👉🏾 For a captivating bed-side discussion with Dr. FSH, an esteemed Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Board Certified Internist.
👉🏾 Learn the art of clinical reasoning and gain invaluable insights on how to think like a medical professional.
📌This is an opportunity you don't want to miss!
(Active participation is the best way to learn from these sessions)
⏰Time: Monday 21st of August 2023) 6pm EAT (12 LT )
SCOME-AA
📍Join us here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88611974810?pwd=Zm9yZmpzMXRaS2tiV0xsNlBwZVFIUT09
Meeting ID: 886 1197 4810
Passcode: 845924
👉🏾 For a captivating bed-side discussion with Dr. FSH, an esteemed Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Board Certified Internist.
👉🏾 Learn the art of clinical reasoning and gain invaluable insights on how to think like a medical professional.
📌This is an opportunity you don't want to miss!
(Active participation is the best way to learn from these sessions)
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#medhistorymonday
Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in America to receive a medical degree, was born on February 3, 1821, near Bristol, England. After moving to America with her family in 1832, they faced financial difficulties following the death of her father in 1838. Alongside her mother and sisters, Blackwell worked as a teacher to support their needs.
Inspired by a dying friend who wished for a female physician, Blackwell decided to pursue a career in medicine. Despite the prevailing norms of the time, which excluded women from medical education, she persisted in her ambition. In 1847, Blackwell applied to medical schools in Philadelphia but faced rejection from all. However, she was ultimately admitted to Geneva College in New York, albeit mistakenly due to what was meant as a practical joke.
During her time at Geneva College, Blackwell faced discrimination and exclusion from lectures and labs. Nonetheless, she earned the respect of her professors and peers and graduated at the top of her class in 1849. She furthered her training in London and Paris hospitals, where she witnessed the importance of preventative care and hygiene practices that other doctors often neglected.
Upon returning to New York City in 1851, Blackwell encountered widespread discrimination against female physicians, resulting in limited patients and challenges in practicing in hospitals and clinics. Undeterred, she opened a small clinic to provide healthcare to impoverished women. Eventually, in 1857, she established the New York Infirmary for Women and Children with her sister Emily Blackwell and colleague Marie Zakrzewska. The infirmary not only provided medical care but also created opportunities for women physicians.
During the Civil War, Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell focused on training nurses for Union hospitals. In 1868, Elizabeth opened a medical college in New York City and appointed Emily as its head. She then returned to London permanently in 1869, where she became a professor of gynecology at the newly established London School of Medicine for Women. Additionally, Blackwell played a pivotal role in founding the National Health Society and authored notable books, including her autobiography, "Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women" (1895).
Elizabeth Blackwell's unwavering determination not only allowed her to overcome gender-based barriers but also paved the way for numerous women seeking careers in medicine. Her contributions to healthcare, medical education, and the advancement of women in the field continue to inspire generations of future physicians.
Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in America to receive a medical degree, was born on February 3, 1821, near Bristol, England. After moving to America with her family in 1832, they faced financial difficulties following the death of her father in 1838. Alongside her mother and sisters, Blackwell worked as a teacher to support their needs.
Inspired by a dying friend who wished for a female physician, Blackwell decided to pursue a career in medicine. Despite the prevailing norms of the time, which excluded women from medical education, she persisted in her ambition. In 1847, Blackwell applied to medical schools in Philadelphia but faced rejection from all. However, she was ultimately admitted to Geneva College in New York, albeit mistakenly due to what was meant as a practical joke.
During her time at Geneva College, Blackwell faced discrimination and exclusion from lectures and labs. Nonetheless, she earned the respect of her professors and peers and graduated at the top of her class in 1849. She furthered her training in London and Paris hospitals, where she witnessed the importance of preventative care and hygiene practices that other doctors often neglected.
Upon returning to New York City in 1851, Blackwell encountered widespread discrimination against female physicians, resulting in limited patients and challenges in practicing in hospitals and clinics. Undeterred, she opened a small clinic to provide healthcare to impoverished women. Eventually, in 1857, she established the New York Infirmary for Women and Children with her sister Emily Blackwell and colleague Marie Zakrzewska. The infirmary not only provided medical care but also created opportunities for women physicians.
During the Civil War, Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell focused on training nurses for Union hospitals. In 1868, Elizabeth opened a medical college in New York City and appointed Emily as its head. She then returned to London permanently in 1869, where she became a professor of gynecology at the newly established London School of Medicine for Women. Additionally, Blackwell played a pivotal role in founding the National Health Society and authored notable books, including her autobiography, "Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women" (1895).
Elizabeth Blackwell's unwavering determination not only allowed her to overcome gender-based barriers but also paved the way for numerous women seeking careers in medicine. Her contributions to healthcare, medical education, and the advancement of women in the field continue to inspire generations of future physicians.
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Forwarded from SCOME ETHIOPIA
Dearest EMSA Ethiopia members,SCOME ETHIOPIA presents you new online series workshop.
The Language Series
This is an initiative crafted to reduce the communication barriers in healthcare.
This round we present you the first session of Series.
Sign Language.
It will be given by
Certified Sign Language Instructors and Special Needs Teachers.
📍September 2023
Register down below👇🏽👇🏽
Registration link
For more
Activity Description
Register Now!!
Limited Quota! Early bird gets the worm
SCOME ETHIOPIA
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This is an initiative crafted to reduce the communication barriers in healthcare.
This round we present you the first session of Series.
It will be given by
Certified Sign Language Instructors and Special Needs Teachers.
📍September 2023
Register down below👇🏽👇🏽
Registration link
For more
Activity Description
Register Now!!
Limited Quota! Early bird gets the worm
SCOME ETHIOPIA
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