August 2025

The Rise and fall of Mass Miniature Radiography (MMR)

By rjoshimgims August 18, 2025Health concepts, Tools in Health

Around 1950s Mass miniature radiography or MMR was a cornerstone of public health screening for Tuberculosis. It was a mobile X-ray unit that roamed villages, towns and cities, photographing the…

McDowell performs first successful abdominal surgery: accolades and brickbats

By rjoshimgims August 10, 2025Health Professionals

In December of 1809, Ephraim McDowell performed an abdominal surgery, and successfully removed a large ovarian tumor. This was many decades before Anesthesia was invented, and at a time when…

Dog guides as friends for the visually challenged

By rjoshimgims August 3, 2025Misc1 Comment

Throughout history, dogs have stood by humans as hunters, herders, guardians, and loyal companions. But perhaps one of their most noble and transformative roles is that of the guide dog—a…