Bedside Rounds

19 - Of Madness and Moons

Jan 19, 2017
Explore the origins and validity of the belief that a full moon can affect psychiatric disturbances. Debunk the myth of the moon's influence on human health and behavior. Trace the historical treatment of fever and the shift from natural remedies to synthetic drugs. Learn about fever-inducing treatments throughout history, including the use of malaria to combat neurosyphilis.
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