#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centuries, but there have been some bizarre and unusual treatments in the history of medicine that are now considered outdated and even harmful.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.

Our SCOPEnguines from EMSA have safely arrived to Delhi, India, for the 73rd International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations General Assembly [August Meeting 2023]!! So proud to be represented by our very own Dr. Nanati Jemal Aliye & Dr.Melat Sisay Nadew!!! May you have an impactful stay there!!

Dearest AAU CHS medical, MRT, & Anaesthesia Students!!!

Finally the Grant Application for Financial Assistance is here for you!

Link: here

The Student Affairs Committee of the School of Medicine has meticulously crafted this application form to extend competitive assistance to medical students in need of financial aid. The purpose of this form is to collect crucial information for the evaluation process, which comprises four sections: personal information, need assessment, eligibility evaluation, and demonstration of family authorization. Please do not fill out this form either if you don't face financial problem or if you are not a registered active student. Be assured that any information you provide will remain strictly
confidential.

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:)

Dear Hult Prize Addis Ababa University Family and the rest of Addis Ababa University students,


we are happy to announce that our university got nominated for the Africa Program of the year awards❕❕


we have worked hard for the past 5 months and it will take you 5 seconds to cast your vote and support our vision for change.


Here is how you can do it


1. open this link https://hultprize.us.launchpad6.com/2023


2. scroll to the section where addis ababa university and tihitina tsegaw is


3. Touch the vote button and write your email account and that is it!

Note: Please share this to your friends , clasmates and family , anyone can vote even if you are under 18 😉 https://t.me/hultprize_aau

🗣🗣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.
Until then, panda hugs 🐼🐼

Urgent Notice‼️‼️

We spoke with the administration regarding the security issue of certain areas of the country and how the roads are closed and certain studnets can't come. They said class will start on Wednesday, Aug 9, 2023 if there is an improvement in the current situation and roads are open. If the situation doesn't improve class will start on Monday, Aug 14, 2023.

Stay Safe

Here for an even Newer Era of EMSA in the IFMSA!!

🔴 We are starting now!
Join us https://meet.google.com/eeb-mhyg-fwe

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from one of the most incredible women in our field! We are starting join us!

✨✨We had an interactive and insightful session with Dr. Bethel today. We would like to thank her for sharing us her experience and point of view on her career path. Those of you who didn't get the chance to join us today, we have an exciting webinar coming up next week, so stay tuned!

EMSA Lorcan and EMSA Africa present you :-

EXPERIENCE AND GROWTH FROM
WITHIN THE ASSOCIATION :-
An online experience sharing session from the finest Alumni' the association has to offer

💫Are you a medical student? Are  you aware of the Ethiopian Medical Student's Association( EMSA)  ?

💫Do you know the  benefits  EMSA holds for medical students in Ethiopia ?

💫Do you want to learn about what advantages it has brought for it's Alumni' and where most them ended up after graduating ? 

💫Do you want to know if the experiences and benefits you are going to  gain from it are worth investing your time?

👉If you want answers from the Alumni themselves,  join us for an engaging session that will leave you inspired and ready to make a difference ‼


     🗓Sunday  August 06, 2023
   
     🕰1:00 - 2:20 LT (Night)
   
    📌Through Google meet :-
https://meet.google.com/eqh-gzay-dsc


Guest speakers :-

1. Dr. Elias Tadesse

👉EMSA Haramaya vice president for External Affairs for the term 2018/2019
👉EMSA Ethiopia Vice President for Internal Affairs 2019/2021
👉Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Blue Health Ethiopia.

👉Co-founder and  President at SDA

2. Dr. Binyam Alemu

👉Former EMSA Haramaya vice president for External Affairs. 2020/2021

👉Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Blue Health Ethiopia
👉 Co -founder of SDA and CFO

👉 Attending Standford University's - Seed program


3.Dr. Kirubel Shesew

👉Former Vice President for External Affairs at EMSA Haramaya 2021/22
👉Former SCORA Director at EMSA Haramaya

👉Co -Founder of Social Duty Alliance(NGO) 

👉Project manager at Blue Health Ethiopia

EMSA-Lorcan | EMSA Africa
More than a student!

🦠 Ever wonder how your gut might be controlling your brain? We're not talking about hunger pangs here! 🧠

✨ Prepare to dive into the fascinating world of the "gut-brain axis", a biological connection that could change the way we understand mental health disorders and treatment.

🗣 Our focus is the intriguing paper, "The Gut Microbiome and the Brain" by Cryan and Dinan (2015). This research explores the intricate communication between our gut microbiome (that's all the tiny organisms living in our digestive system) and our brain.

🍲 Our gut isn't just digesting food, it's also busy producing various neurotransmitters, like serotonin and dopamine - the "happy chemicals" that regulate mood. In fact, an estimated 90% of our body’s serotonin is made in the gut!

💠The paper uncovers a fascinating link between our gut microbiota and mood disorders like depression and anxiety. Changes in our gut microbiota, whether due to diet, stress, or antibiotics, can significantly impact our mental health.This could revolutionize the way we approach mental health treatment. Imagine a day when, instead of prescribing antidepressants, doctors might prescribe a personalized probiotic to treat depression.

💠 It's not just about what we eat, but how what we eat affects what's living inside us, and in turn, how that influences our mind. This is a powerful reminder that we are more than just our brains - we're superorganisms, in constant communication with the tiny lifeforms inside us.

🔬 So next time your gut tells you something, listen carefully! It might be more than just a gut feeling. 😉

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