The first work of its kind, this book presents an illustrated history of medications for women in all the major cultures and civilizations, from ancient times to the present. Compiled by an acclaimed author of medical history literature, tt covers topics from the origin of the Rx symbol and the earliest uses of ergometrine, mummy medicine through the history of women's medications in ancient Assyria, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Byzantium. Topics include anesthesia and analgesia, antiseptics, antibiotics, chemotherapy, blood ...
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The first work of its kind, this book presents an illustrated history of medications for women in all the major cultures and civilizations, from ancient times to the present. Compiled by an acclaimed author of medical history literature, tt covers topics from the origin of the Rx symbol and the earliest uses of ergometrine, mummy medicine through the history of women's medications in ancient Assyria, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Byzantium. Topics include anesthesia and analgesia, antiseptics, antibiotics, chemotherapy, blood transfusion and Rhesus disease, eclampsia, family planning, menopause, and uterine stimulants.
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