The thyroid gland in ancient Greece: a historical perspective
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DOI: 10.1007/s42000-018-0039-z
Abstract: Thyroidology is a discipline of Endocrinology which has evolved markedly over the past few decades. However, its historical roots can be seen in the literature of, among others, ancient Greek medicine. In the present article,… read more here.
Keywords: gland ancient; ancient greece; thyroid gland; ancient greek ... See more keywords
Cupping on ancient Greek coins: A numismatic case series and its relationship to dermatology.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2020.05.002
Abstract: Cupping is an ancient medical therapy with a modern-day resurgence. This practice has been referred to in the ancient Egyptian papyri and the writings of Hippocrates and Galen. We attempt to bridge the past with… read more here.
Keywords: cupping ancient; greek coins; dermatology; dermatology cupping ... See more keywords
Trepanations in the ancient Greek colony of Akanthos: Skull surgery in the light of Hippocratic medicine.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpp.2021.07.008
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The study presents seven new cases of trepanations on four individuals from the ancient Greek colony of Akanthos (5th - 1st c. BC) and juxtaposes the paleopathological observations with the Hippocratic treatises. MATERIALS A… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; colony akanthos; trepanations akanthos; greek colony ... See more keywords
The Syntax of the Correlative οὕτως … ὥστε in John 3.16 in the Light of Parallel Constructions in the Ancient Greek Corpus
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DOI: 10.1017/s0028688519000201
Abstract: While it has recently become a common assumption that the traditional understanding of the grammar of John 3.16 (‘For God so loved the world that …’) is misleading or simply inaccurate, this article demonstrates on… read more here.
Keywords: parallel constructions; ancient greek; syntax; constructions ancient ... See more keywords
Spatial variability of elements in ancient Greek (ca. 600–250 BC) silver coins using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM-EDS) and time of flight-secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS)
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DOI: 10.1017/s0885715617001002
Abstract: Archaeometrists use a variety of analytical methods to determine trace elements in ancient Greek silver coins, for provenance studies, understanding social and technological change, and authentication. One analytical problem which is little documented is understanding… read more here.
Keywords: mass spectrometry; spectrometry; microscopy; silver ... See more keywords
A Model of the Cosmos in the ancient Greek Antikythera Mechanism
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-84310-w
Abstract: The Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek astronomical calculator, has challenged researchers since its discovery in 1901. Now split into 82 fragments, only a third of the original survives, including 30 corroded bronze gearwheels. Microfocus X-ray… read more here.
Keywords: antikythera mechanism; ancient greek; model cosmos;
Chemical Warfare in Ancient Greek Ionia: Mass Intoxication With Hecate's Deleterium.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usad052
Abstract: The rich land of Erythrae in the coast of Asia Minor attracted the attention of the Ionian king Codrus. An oracle demanded the presence of the murky deity Hecate for him to conquer the city.… read more here.
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Neurological Concepts in Ancient Greek Medicine by Thomas M. Walshe (review)
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DOI: 10.1353/bhm.2017.0005
Abstract: This book offers a survey of neurological concepts from the Homeric epics to the Hellenistic period. Six of the eleven chapters deal with neurological themes in the Hippocratic corpus. The final chapter (“The Hippocratic Oath… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; neurology; chapter; walshe ... See more keywords