Moments in History
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This section features short pieces on notable incidents, events, trends, and developments relating to medicine and diseases.
Anton Cermak, 2012
A view of syphilis from the 19th century, 2012; 4:2
Eumenes, 2012; 4:1
Forceps: a brief history, 2012; 4:3
Gout changes the fate of nations, 2012; 4:1
Leaders in the development of Western obstetric practices, 2012; 4:3
Lord Moran's Secret, 2012; 4:1
Medics in World War II, 2012; 4:2
Prince Albert, 2012
Princess Charlotte, 2012; 4:3
The death of Alexander the Great, 2012; 4:1
The death of Charles II, 2012; 4:2
The last days of George Washington, 2012
The last illness of King Edward VI (1537–1553), 2012; 4:2