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Medicine - Cross Cultural

Medicine as practices in various cultures throughout the ancient world, including ancient hospitals, dentistry, training, diagnosis and plastic surgery.
  1. Ancient Medicine Offsite (22)
  2. Asclepius - Asculapius
  3. Egypt - Medicine (2)
  4. Epidemics (7)
  5. Greco-Roman Medicine (10)
  6. Hippocrates and Galen

Important Names in Greco-Roman Medicine

The Greeks and Romans contributed greatly to the field of medicine, advancing it substantially from a magic-based process to one involving regimens, like diet and exercise, and observation, diagnosis, and more.

What is Ayurveda - An Introduction to Ayurveda

Basic introduction to Ayurveda from the About.com Guide to Hinduism.

Famous Ancient Figures With Epilepsy

Some of the famous ancient leaders and mythological figures had epilepsy.

Dental Appliances - Bridges

Information on the earliest uses of dental appliances, prosthetics, or bridges.

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