Library of Congress
World Digital Library: Medicine: Science Is of Two Kinds
In this article, the contributions of the Islamic world to our knowledge of medicine are discussed.
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Kids Health: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Some people are wary of complementary and alternative medicines while others swear by them. Before you make up your mind, read this article that examines alternative medicines, their risks, and what to keep in mind before exploring them...
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Nuclear Medicine: Radioisotopes for Diagnosis and Treatment
A brief explanation of the use of radioisotopes in nuclear medicine.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Searching for Nature's Medicines
With awareness we can protect biodiversity so as to allow nature to provide us with medicines, medical research, and knowledge that living things depend upon other living things.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Press Release: 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has awarded Yoshinori Ohsumifor his discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy on October 3, 2016. The studies revealed progress in how cells recycle their contents.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: College of Veterinary Medicine: Horse Surgery
Have you ever wondered about how a horse is prepared for surgery? Interesting animal site lays out the whole process step-by-step.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Ethical Issues in Pharmacogenetics
Pharmacogenetics allows for a more personalized drug to folks who need to take certain types of medicine in response to how human genes react. The study does not come without ethical questions such as medical privacy and unequal...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Percy Lavon Julian
Percy Lavon Julian is featured in this brief biography for his innovative contributions to medicine.
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Kids Health: Adhd Medicines
If you know anyone with ADHD, they may take Ritalin to treat their disorder. This article from Family Doctor explains how most people with ADHD react to Ritalin. Ritalin abuse and its negative effects are also covered.
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Doctors' Medical Library: Anti Aging Medicine Clinic: Carbohydrates in Nutrition
This article describes the role of carbohydrates in the human body. Discusses the two basic forms: complex and simple. Gives examples of each. Defines the function of carbohydrates. Links to related topics are provided.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Cancer.gov: Lasers in Cancer Treatment
This site discusses the different uses for lasers in medicine. It provides specific details on the uses of lasers in treating cancer. Also contains links to definitions of many of the terms used througout the site.
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Kids Health: People, Places and Things That Help Me
A directory of kid-friendly articles and videos about the people who keep kids healthy and the places where medical professionals work. Also learn about the kinds of tests that are used to diagnose health problems and about different...
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University of Kansas: Update in Gastroenterology
This Annals of Internal Medicine site was created by the Department of Medicine from the University of Kansas to help you to stay updated with all of the current information that they have on gastroenterology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Invention of the Week: Raymond Damadian: Medical Resonance Scanning Machine
Read about the education and career of Raymond V. Damadian, inventor of the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and learn how the MRI has impacted the field of medicine.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Charles Sherrington
Learn about Charles Sherrington, the Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the functions of neurons.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Christiane Nusslein Volhard
Find out about the German biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her research on the genetic control of embryonic development.
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Famous Scientists: Emil Adolf Behring
A short biography about the German physiologist who received the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of a diphtheria antitoxin.
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Famous Scientists: Frederick Gowland Hopkins
Read about the British biochemist who received the 1929 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the study of essential nutrient factors needed for animals.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Gertrude Elion
Learn about a the scientist who won a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her work in the scientific discovery of drugs to treat leukemia and herpes, and to prevent the rejection of kidney transplants.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Gerty Theresa Cori
Learn about the first American woman to achieve the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with her discoveries in biochemistry, especially carbohydrate metabolism.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thomas Hunt Morgan
A short biography of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1933 for discoveries elucidating the role that the chromosome plays in heredity.
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Ancient History: 10 Ancient Greek Inventions and Discoveries Still Used Today
Ten of the important inventions and innovations of the ancient Greeks are described. These include the water mill, the odometer, alarm clocks, cartography, the Olympics, geometry, Hippocratic medicine, philosophy, democracy, and...
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History.com: The Silk Road: 8 Goods Traded Along the Ancient Network
The vibrant network opened up exchanges between far-flung cultures throughout central Eurasia. The Silk Road wasn't a single route, but rather a vibrant trade network that crisscrossed central Eurasia for centuries, bringing far-flung...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Galen
Learn about the man whose medical doctrine dominated the Western and Arab worlds for close to 1500 years.
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