Yearly Archives

2024

The History of Cancer Diagnosis

From Egyptian Papyri to Modern Oncology Early References to Cancer The earliest known descriptions of cancer appear in seven papyri discovered and deciphered in the late 19th century, providing the first direct knowledge of Egyptian…

Medicine in the Roman Army: A Journey Through History

From Origins to the Sophisticated Care Systems for Legionaries Origins and Development of Roman Military Medicine Medicine in the Roman army underwent significant evolution over the centuries. During the time of Julius Caesar and the…

The Rise and Decline of Barber-Surgeons

A Journey through Medical History from Ancient Europe to the Modern World The Role of Barbers in the Middle Ages In the Middle Ages, barber-surgeons were central figures in the European medical landscape. Emerging around 1000 AD, these…

Silent enemy: alcohol and liver cancer

The growing threat of alcohol-related liver cancer The link between alcohol and liver cancer Alcohol consumption is closely linked to the development of liver cancer, one of the many forms of cancer caused by alcohol. Recent studies have…