The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear Franklin Scamman, M.D., Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Iowa speak on The Anesthesia for the First Heart Transplant: Cape Town 1967 Thursday, September 23, 2010, 5:30-6:30 Room 401, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
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Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room, Sept 2010
What Goes Around, Comes Around Robert Fludd (1574-1637) was a prominent English Paracelsian physician, astrologer,and mathematian. He was the first person to discuss the circulation of the blood, and did in fact arrive at the correct conclusion. His conclusion was based on the macrocosm-microcosm analysis, a theory in which all occurrences in the microcosm (man)Continue reading “Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room, Sept 2010”
Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room, August 2010
Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room, August 2010
Seeing Double: the stereocope and medical education
New Exhibit on Hypochondria and Melancholy
A new exhibit has been posted on the 3rd floor of Hardin Library . The exhibit includes information about hypochondria and melancholoy and their relationship as seen through the centuries. Famous individuals suffering from the maladies are highlighted , and early cures are summarized. Check it out.
Notes from the Rare Book Room, July 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010, 5:30-6:30 Scamman, Franklin, M.D. Prof. Dept. of Anesthesiology, University of Iowa The Anesthesia for the First Heart Transplant: Cape Town 1967 Thursday, October 28, 2010, 5:30-6:30 George W. Beran, D.V.M., Ph.D., Prof. Emeritus Vet. Microbiol. & Prev. Med., ISU One Health: Human & Animal Rabies, an issue in human & animalContinue reading “Notes from the Rare Book Room, July 2010”
Notes from the Rare Book Room
Since 1971 EDWIN HOLTUM has worked for the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, the University of Iowa Libraries and as Curator of the John Martin Rare Book Room. He retires June 30, 2010. Ed Holtum’s retirement party is 3:00-4:30 Wednesday, June 30, 2010 in the 1st floor Staff Lounge of the Main Library. YouContinue reading “Notes from the Rare Book Room”
Notes from the Rare Book Room: Healing by laying on of hands, 1628-1683
Although born in Ireland, Valentine Greatrakes was English, his ancestors having settled there in the late sixteenth century. In 1641, the family was forced to flee England during an Irish revolt. He was privately educated in theology and the humanities in Devon where the family lived. When he was nineteen, Greatrakes returned to Ireland, determinedContinue reading “Notes from the Rare Book Room: Healing by laying on of hands, 1628-1683”
History of Medicine Banquet
Today, Monday, April 26 is the deadline to register for the History of Medicine Banquet and talk. Jack El-Hai will speak on “Walter Freeman and the Rise and Fall of Lobotomy.” Reception at 6:00 PM; Dinner at 7:00 PM Cost $25 Talk at 8:00 PM Request reservations from Donna Sabin, 319-335-6706 donna-sabine@uiowa.edu
Hardin Library Welcomes Donna Hirst
The Hardin Library for the Health Sciences extends a hearty welcome to Donna Hirst, its newest staff member. Donna is a University of Iowa librarian of longstanding, having worked in the Main Library and Law Library in the area of automation for over 25 years. In fact, Donna spearheaded the University Libraries first automation effortsContinue reading “Hardin Library Welcomes Donna Hirst”
Visiting Emeritus Faculty Council
The University of Iowa Emeritus Faculty Council will be meeting in the John Martin Rare Book Room beginning Monday, April 5 at 9:30. In addition to their regular meeting Ed Holtum will be speaking to the group about the JMRBR.