Medical device technology

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The first implantable pacemaker, implanted in 1958, was powered by a battery the size of a flashlight. elaborate share

Therapeutics

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Therapies targeting the gut microbiome are showing promise in treating conditions far beyond digestive issues, including some neurological and autoimmune diseases. elaborate share

Psychiatry

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The first psychiatric hospital in the United States, the Pennsylvania Hospital, opened in 1751. elaborate share

Oncology

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Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. It's a surprisingly broad field, encompassing many subspecialties focusing on specific cancer types or treatment modalities. elaborate share

Zoonosis

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Reverse engineering was crucial in the early days of the personal computer revolution, as programmers often reverse-engineered existing software to understand how it worked and create compatible programs, due to limited documentation. elaborate share

Iridology Study

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Iridology, despite its proponents, lacks scientific evidence to support its claims of diagnosing health conditions through iris analysis. elaborate share