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The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Testosterone in Medicine
health2 months ago

The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Testosterone in Medicine

The article discusses the historical decline and recent resurgence of testosterone therapy in medicine, highlighting how misconceptions, particularly linking testosterone to prostate cancer, led to its decline. Abraham Morgentaler played a key role in challenging these beliefs through clinical evidence, showing that testosterone therapy is safe for men with hypogonadism and emphasizing the importance of considering individual patient experiences. The piece also explores the cultural and medical biases that have hindered the acceptance of testosterone treatment.

Ancient Egyptian Skull Shows Early Cancer Surgery Attempts
archaeologymedicine1 year ago

Ancient Egyptian Skull Shows Early Cancer Surgery Attempts

Researchers have discovered cutmarks on a 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull, indicating ancient attempts at cancer surgery. This finding provides unique evidence that ancient Egyptians explored medical treatments for cancer, showcasing their advanced medical knowledge and experimental approaches. The study, published in Frontiers in Medicine, highlights the complexity of ancient medical practices and opens new perspectives on the history of medicine.

Ancient Egyptians Pioneered Cancer Surgery 4,000 Years Ago
health-and-medicine1 year ago

Ancient Egyptians Pioneered Cancer Surgery 4,000 Years Ago

Scientists have discovered evidence of brain surgery performed by ancient Egyptian physicians around 4,000 years ago, marking the earliest known attempt to treat cancer. Micro-CT scans of a skull revealed cut marks from sharp implements, suggesting either surgical removal of malignant tumors or a medical autopsy. This finding highlights the advanced medical knowledge of ancient Egyptians and provides a significant milestone in the history of medicine.

Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Early Cancer Surgery Milestone
health-and-medicine1 year ago

Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Early Cancer Surgery Milestone

A new study suggests that ancient Egyptians may have been the first to explore and treat cancer, based on evidence from two skulls found in Giza. One skull, dating back over 4,000 years, shows signs of surgical intervention for brain tumors, potentially marking the earliest known cancer treatment. This discovery could push back the timeline of documented cancer treatment by up to 1,000 years.

"The Mysterious Medieval Plague That Disappeared"
health1 year ago

"The Mysterious Medieval Plague That Disappeared"

Sweating sickness, a mysterious and deadly disease that struck Europe in the 1500s, remains an enigma to scientists. Despite extensive historical records and various theories about its cause, including bacteria and viruses, no definitive culprit has been identified. The disease, characterized by rapid onset of severe sweating and high mortality rates, vanished as suddenly as it appeared, leaving its origins and potential for reemergence unknown.

Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Early Cancer Treatment Methods
archaeologymedicine1 year ago

Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Early Cancer Treatment Methods

Researchers led by Edgard Camarós have discovered evidence that ancient Egyptians attempted to treat cancer 4,500 years ago, pushing back the timeline of early cancer treatment by 1,000 years. The team found cut marks on a skull from Giza, indicating an early form of surgery or autopsy. This finding, published in the Frontiers in Medicine journal, highlights the long history of scientific curiosity and efforts to understand and treat cancer.

"Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Earliest Cancer Surgery Attempt"
health-and-medicine1 year ago

"Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Earliest Cancer Surgery Attempt"

Researchers have discovered evidence of ancient Egyptian attempts at cancer surgery on two skulls dating back over 4,000 years. The male skull, dated from 2,687 to 2,345 B.C., showed cut marks around cancerous lesions, indicating early surgical intervention. This finding, published in the journal Frontiers in Medicine, highlights a significant milestone in the history of medicine, revealing that ancient Egyptians explored ways to treat cancer despite their limited medical knowledge.

Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Oldest Known Cancer Treatment
sciencemedicine1 year ago

Ancient Egyptian Skull Reveals Oldest Known Cancer Treatment

Researchers have discovered evidence of surgical tumor removal in a 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull, marking a significant milestone in the history of medicine. Using modern technology, scientists identified cut marks around tumor scars, suggesting ancient Egyptian physicians attempted to surgically treat or study cancer. This finding highlights the advanced medical knowledge of ancient Egypt and opens new avenues for reevaluating historical medical practices.