Medine History - 1250-present

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Medicine History revision.
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Who discovered the structure of DNA? James Watson and Francis Crick. (Rosalind Franklin too, but less credit)
What did Hippocrates do? Hippocrates developed the 4 humours, and was known as the 'Father of modern medicine' - he thought you could balance them up, e.g. blood letting if you have bad blood.
What did Galen think/do? Galen developed the Theory of opposites, e.g. too much of a humour- cure with thee opposite: phlegm - hot chilli.
CHURCH causes of disease God gave illness as a punishment.
SCIENCE/TECH causes of disease New discoveries explained with old ideas, printing press (1440) spreading more info on 4 humours.
Treatment of disease Theory of opposites, prayer, herbal remedies, hospitals and doctors, whipping yourself - so god makes you better.
The Black Death - when? 1346 – 1352
SUPERNATURAL - Causes & Treatment punishment for sin in the world or the positioning of the planet. Tell priests your sins, pray, offer gifts to god, dont resist illness as God gave you it.
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