Short History of Medicine

Sharon

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Staff member
PREMO Member
"Doctor, I have an ear ache."

2000 BC - "Here, eat this root."

1000 BC - "That root is heathen, say this prayer."

1850 AD - "That prayer is superstition, drink this potion."

1940 AD - "That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill."

2000 AD - "That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root!"
 
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