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September 27, 2023
Monkeypox
Monkeypox is a viral disease that causes a rash and fever in humans. It is similar to smallpox but less severe. The disease is transmitted through contact with infected animals or humans.
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September 20, 2023
Great Plague of London
The Great Plague of London was a devastating epidemic that occurred in 1665-1666, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 100,000 people. It spread rapidly throughout the city, causing panic and leading to the implementation of various measures to control the outbreak.
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July 27, 2023
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome is a rare neurological condition that causes distorted perception of body size, time, and space. It is named after Lewis Carroll’s book “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” because the main character experiences similar symptoms.
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June 28, 2023
Tuberculosis and the Open-air School Movement
The Open-air School Movement was a response to the high incidence of tuberculosis in the early 20th century. These schools aimed to improve the health of children by providing fresh air and sunlight, and were successful in reducing the spread of the disease.
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June 14, 2023
Discovery of Insulin
The discovery of insulin revolutionized the treatment of diabetes, allowing patients to manage their blood sugar levels and live longer, healthier lives.
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June 24, 2022
CAR T Cell Therapy: New Weapon in The War Against Cancer
Chimeric Antigen Receptor, or CAR T Cell Therapy uses the patient’s own immune system—with the help of gene-editing technology—to attack cancerous cells, reporting a 93% remission rate for blood cancer patients.
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September 6, 2021
Florence Nightingale and the Dawn of Modern Healthcare
Florence Nightingale opted to attend nursing school, a rare choice in the Victorian-era, but would soon prove vital in the Crimean War where she implemented nursing best practices such as sanitation, saving thousands from filth diseases and death.
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