Chapter
The History of Medicine
46:49 - 53:18 (06:29)
The development of medical procedures involved years of trial and error, and the fact that ancient civilizations like the Greeks and the Romans were able to perform procedures, such as removing tooth nerves, is impressive given the lack of resources and tools that were available to them.
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The process of removing kidney stones has come a long way from curious onlookers to modern medicine.
46:49 - 50:33 (03:44)
Summary
The process of removing kidney stones has come a long way from curious onlookers to modern medicine. With trial and error, it's incredible to think about how primitive the process was just 2,000 years ago.
ChapterThe History of Medicine
EpisodeKidney Stones: No! Please, NO!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A dental nurse from London speculates on the origin of the Babylonian tooth worm theory, suggesting it may be linked to exposed nerves in decaying or broken teeth.
50:34 - 51:20 (00:46)
Summary
A dental nurse from London speculates on the origin of the Babylonian tooth worm theory, suggesting it may be linked to exposed nerves in decaying or broken teeth.
ChapterThe History of Medicine
EpisodeKidney Stones: No! Please, NO!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Exposing a tooth nerve can be extremely painful and disturbing both physiologically as well as visually, with the nerve appearing like a little pink string or worm.
51:21 - 53:18 (01:57)
Summary
Exposing a tooth nerve can be extremely painful and disturbing both physiologically as well as visually, with the nerve appearing like a little pink string or worm. The sensation may feel like extreme tooth sensitivity, but if left untreated, it could lead to infection and tooth loss.