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How Ancient Warfare Shaped Modern Medicine and Surgical Innovation
David Boles: Human Meme
English - March 07, 2024 11:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MB - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsPerforming Arts Arts Society & Culture Philosophy columbia aesthetic davidboles human meme nebraska newyork teaching Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Digging into the ancient theaters of war, we find ourselves amidst a world where the art of healing was as pivotal as the art of warfare. The writings of physicians like Hippocrates and Galen are not just historical texts; they are windows into the early development of medical science, shaped significantly by the exigencies of war. In this segment, let's explore how the brutal necessity of treating battlefield injuries in antiquity laid the groundwork for modern medicine, particularly in the realm of surgery and orthopedics.