Redwood's Medical Edge

Michelle G asks : I'm working on a historical (surprise, surprise) 1807, to be exact, in England, and wondered if you could give me...

What happens when a surgeon takes out the wrong lung? This writer's question came from Lana and actually brings up several interesting...

I'm pleased to host author and friend, Michelle Griep, this week as she blogs about historical medicine. Welcome back, Michelle! M...

Sarah Asks : Would chloroform, if shot out from a spray toward the victim, be effective for making a person pass out right away? Jordyn ...

I'm so pleased to host author Renee Yancy today as she discusses her research into ancient medicine in Ireland. And, as a special treat,...

I'm pleased to have Ann Shorey back with us today as she discusses some uniquie aspects of 19th century medicine with a fun quiz. Do you...

I have the great pleasure of hosting Ann Shorey today and Friday. First, I'd like to give her my warmest congratulations on the release ...

I ran across these guest posts by Eleanor Sullivan over at The Writer's Forensic Blog which were excellent and a good resource for the h...

Prior to the birth of modern medical theory, the pervading thought for illness was that disease was caused by an imbalance of body fluids. T...

Lacy concludes her four-part Friday series today on western medicine during the 1890's. It's been a pleasure to have her and I hope ...