The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear: Nicholas P. Rossi, Emeritus Professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine. Rossi will provide a fascinating look at the life and medical achievements of William Stewart Halsted, considered the father of modern American surgery. Halsted, who lived from 1852-1922,Continue reading “William Stewart Halsted, Father of American Modern Surgery: a retrospective”
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Asitha Jayawardena: “Expedited ‘Diffusion of Innovation’: A Reflection on the Ponseti Method in the current era of medicine”
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear: Asitha Jayawardena on Thursday, January 23 from 5:30-6:30 in Room 401. Sparks Essay Contest winner and College of Medicine Student Jayawardena will describe the history and cultural context of clubfoot and treatments developed by Dr. Ignacio Ponseti. He will then describe diffusion theoryContinue reading “Asitha Jayawardena: “Expedited ‘Diffusion of Innovation’: A Reflection on the Ponseti Method in the current era of medicine””
Expedited Diffusion of Innovation: A reflection on the Ponseti Method
The Univ. of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear: Asitha Jayawardena, medical student and winner of the Sparks Essay Contest, speak on “Expedited Diffusion of Innovation: A reflection on the Ponseti Method in the current era of medicine.” Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, 5:30-6:30. Room 401 Hardin Library A cast from the past–Continue reading “Expedited Diffusion of Innovation: A reflection on the Ponseti Method”
Literature Searching for a Systematic Review Free class Friday 10-11am
This class will focus on tips and techniques for carrying out a successful literature search in support of a systematic review. Topics will include techniques for developing search strategies, deciding which databases to search and how to seek out grey literature for a given topic. There will also be discussion on selecting journals for handContinue reading “Literature Searching for a Systematic Review Free class Friday 10-11am”
Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room, April 2013
History of Medicine Society Presentations and Events 2013/2014 Thursday, September 26, 2013, 5:30-6:30. Dayle DeLancey, Asst. Professor, Dept of Medical History & Bioethics, Univ. of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. “African American Print Culture and the History of Medicine”. Thursday, October 24, 2013, 5:30-6:30. Russell Currier, Past President, American Veterinary Medical History Society,Continue reading “Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room, April 2013”
Wayne Richenbacher to speak on Stonewall Jackson Case Study
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear: Wayne Richenbacher, M.D., Professor Emeritus, Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Iowa The Demise of Stonewall Jackson: A Civil War Case Study Thursday, January 24, 2013 5:30-6:30; Room 401, Univ. of Iowa Hardin Library for the Health Sciences Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson, commander ofContinue reading “Wayne Richenbacher to speak on Stonewall Jackson Case Study”
Annual R. Palmer Howard Dinner : Spot Ward, Crazy Sally, and the Chevalier Taylor: Three Medical Quacks in 18th Century Britain
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society announces the R. Palmer Howard Dinner for 2012, Friday, April 13, 2012, 6:00-9:30. Lynda Payne, prof. in Medical Humanities & Bioethics, and History, University of Missouri Kansas City will speak on “Spot Ward, Crazy Sally, and the Chevalier Taylor: Three Medical Quacks in Eighteenth-Century Britain”. Reception,Continue reading “Annual R. Palmer Howard Dinner : Spot Ward, Crazy Sally, and the Chevalier Taylor: Three Medical Quacks in 18th Century Britain”
Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room, May 2011
History of Medicine Society Presentations and Events, 2011/2012 The presentation series for 2011/2012 has now been published. Talks range from 1) Memories of Oakdale Sanatorium to 2) History of Anesthesia in the Veterans Administration to 3) Medical Quakes in the 18th Century.
Presentation on the History of Malaria and DDT
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear Patrick T. O’Shaughnessy, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Iowa, speak on “Malaria and DDT: the History of a Controversial Association” on Tuesday, January 19th, 5:30 to 6:30, room 2032 Main Library. Dr. O’Shaughnessy observes: “Although it helped prevent millionsContinue reading “Presentation on the History of Malaria and DDT”
Norwegian Folk Medicine on the American Prairie –
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society Invites You to Hear: Kathleen M. Stokker, PhD, Director of Scandinavian Studies, Luther College speak on: Norwegian Folk Medicine on the American Prairie 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Main Library, University of Iowa, Room 2032 Free and open to the public Light refreshments will be served