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Significant Events in Medical History on April 25
(1953) Francis Crick and James Watson’s paper on their discovery of the double helix structure of DNA is published in Nature magazine. (1981) Over
Challenging Brain Teaser of the Day for June 11: Test Your Wits!
What are the odds that Dr. Johnson flips a coin and gets “heads” four times in a row? See the answer Answer: The probability
Challenge Your Mind with This Fun Fishing Brain Teaser
A boy and a doctor went fishing. The boy is the doctor’s son but the doctor is not the boy’s father. How is that
Significant Medical Milestones: What Happened on November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016: (1) (1914) Turkish physician and Minister of Health Nusret Fişek is born. He is known for his research on tetanus toxoid
Significant Medical Milestones: What Happened on July 15 in Medical History
July 15: (1) (1909) French physician and surgeon Jean Hamburger is born. He performed the first renal (kidney) transplantation for kidney disease in France
Significant Medical Milestones: April 24 in Medical History
(1923) The paper Das Ich und das Es (The Ego and the Id) is published. Sigmund Freud, the author, describes his theories of the
Bypass Surgery vs Stent Placement: Which Is Best for Blocked Arteries?
In a new article, bypass surgery is compared to stent placement for the treatment of blocked coronary arteries. Coronary arteries are blood vessels
Challenging Brain Teaser: Solve the Day Before Yesterday Puzzle
The day before yesterday, Dr. Johnson was 30 years old. Next year he will turn 33. How is that possible? See the answer Answer:
Essential Guide to Life Science Insurance for Your Business Needs
The UK life sciences sector is fast-moving and operates across the globe which can leave you exposed to new risks and liabilities, often in
Significant Events in Medical History on December 21
(1889) American geneticist Sewall Wright is born. His research focused on population genetics, an area of genetics that focuses on the genetic differences within
April 28 in Medical History: Significant Events and Milestones You Should Know
(1865) American entomologist Charles W. Woodworth is born. He is remembered for his work with the model organism Drosophila, and also for his work
Significant Events in Medical History on April 21
(1889) Swiss organic chemist Paul Karrer is born. He is remembered for his research on vitamins. (1971) President of Haiti François Duvalier passes away.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening in Sweden: Weighing the Harms Against the Benefits
A recent study in The Lancet investigated whether the abdominal aortic aneurysm screening program in Sweden is associated with reduced morbidity and mortality. Abdominal
Challenging Brain Teaser to Sharpen Your Mind – June 1 Edition
Dr. Johnson’s friend was born on December 31, yet his birthday always falls in the summer. How is this possible? See the answer Answer: Dr.
Challenge Your Mind: How Many Patients Can You Count?
On Monday Dr. John accepted twice as many patients with arthritis than with diabetes. He then accepted 4 more patients with diabetes, which resulted
Kickstart Your Year: Embrace Dry January 2019 for Health and Wellness
Dry January is a public health campaign where millions of people pledge to give up alcohol for the month of January. Dry January is
Significant Milestones in Medical History on August 3
August 3: (1) (1918) American chemist Sidney Gottlieb was born. He is most remembered for his role in MKUltra, an illegal program run by
Notable Events in Medical History for October 20: A Journey Through Time
October 20: (1) (1616) Danish physician, mathematician, and theologian Thomas Bartholin is born. He is best known for his discovery of the human lymphatic system, a
Significant Events in Medical History on April 20
(1951) Dan Gavriliu performs the first surgical replacement of a human organ (2010) The Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explodes in the Gulf of Mexico,
Nuts and Cardiometabolic Health: How Higher Intake Can Reduce Disease Risks
Researchers found that a greater intake of nuts is associated with a healthier profile of inflammatory biomarkers, suggesting reduced risks for heart disease and