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International Society for the History of Pharmacy

3 days ago

Laetitia Loviconi, "Le Diagnostic Différentiel au Moyen Âge
Distinguer les Maladies d’Apparence Voisine" Classiques Garnier

Available at: classiques-garnier.com/le-diagnostic-differentiel-au-moyen-age-distinguer-les-maladies-d-apparenc...

SUMMARY (transl. English): This book analyses how late medieval physicians performed differential diagnosis, which aims to distinguish between diseases that appear similar and is a key approach to medical practice, based on semiology and nosology.

Using several medical practice books from the 14th and 15th centuries, the book examines the diseases subject to differential diagnosis, the lexical field and the place associated with this approach. It then analyses the methods proposed to distinguish between diseases of similar appearance, the signs used and the authors' ancient and medieval sources. Finally, this study explores the therapeutic, ethical and prognostic issues of differential diagnosis.

Laetitia Loviconi has a doctorate in history and is an associate professor of life sciences. Her thesis on respiratory physiology and pathology was awarded the Piedallu-Philoche prize by the Chancellery of the Universities of Paris and the prize of the French Society of History of Science and Technology. His research focuses on the history of life and health sciences in the Middle Ages and early modern period. ... See MoreSee Less

International Society for the History of Pharmacy

3 days ago

In the south of Burgundy the Hôtel-Dieu musée Greuze is an exceptional heritage complex , which today brings together a hospital museum and a museum of Fine Arts. The apothecary is one of the oldest in France ... See MoreSee Less

International Society for the History of Pharmacy

1 week ago

Timeline photosHelp us to tell our stories. With support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of our Glasshouse Restoration project, we are developing and changing the way we tell stories at Chelsea Physic Garden, and this is your opportunity to give us feedback.

We are looking for a group of people to form an Interpretation Focus Group and to help us ensure the way we share information about our plants and history is clear and interesting.

Closing date to apply is Thursday 20 January 2022.

If you would like to be part of our Interpretation Focus Group, visit our website to read more: www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/interpretation-focus-group ... See MoreSee Less