Estudio descriptivo y analítico del "Formulario cirujíco para uso del Hospital del Militar de Mahón" / Surgical Formulary for use at the Military Hospital of Mahon

El "Formulario cirujíco para el uso del Hospital Miliar de Mahón" fue redactado por el director del hospital y cirujano mayor el Dr. Manuel Rodríguez Caramazana el 25 de marzo de 1808. Este artículo recoge el estudio descriptivo y analítico realizado en la edición facsímil del formulario publicada en 2014 por la Fundación Uriach en colaboración con la Fundación Hospital Illa del Rei. El Hospital de la Isleta o Real Hospital del Ejército y la Marina fue considerado el más relevante entre los hospitales militares de la península ibérica, por su situación geográfica y por las aplicaciones terapéuticas, quirúrgicas y medicamentosas realizadas. El estudio contextualiza el texto original y describe los preparados farmacéuticos utilizados en la asistencia a los heridos de este Hospital de Menorca durante la Guerra de la Independencia Española y que, un siglo más tarde, todavía fueron utilizados en hospitales europeos de renombre como el de París

The Surgery Formulary for the use at the Military Hospital of Mahon was critten by the hostpial director and surgeon-major Dr. Manuel Rodríguez Caramazana on 25th March 1808. This article includes the descriptive and analytical study carried out in the facsimile edition of the formulary published in 2014 by the Uriach Foundation in collaboration with the Hospital Illa del Rei Foundation. The Isleta Hospital or Royal Army and Navy Hospital was considered the most relevant among the military hospitals on the Iberian Peninsula, for its geographical location and the therapeutic, surgical and clinical treatments aplied. The study contextualizes the original text and describes the pharmaceutical preparations used in the care of the wounded of this Menorca Hospital during the Sapnish War of Independence and that, a century later, were still used in renowned European hospitals such as that in Paris

Albert Heim (1849-1937): The Multifaceted Geologist Who Influenced Research Into Near-death Experiences and Suggestion Therapy.

Swiss geologist Albert Heim is well known for his pioneering contributions to several aspects of geology, and for his role in establishing the breeding of different kinds of Swiss mountain dogs. In the field of near-death research, it is also recognized that he performed a pioneering study into near-death states of falling mountaineers. It seems hardly known, however, that Heim also influenced suggestion therapy significantly-in particular, the treatment of warts by suggestion. This article provides an overview of Heim's contribution in the latter field of study.

More on Hans Biberstein and his original ideas of vaccination against human warts and herpes infection.

This article presents less known aspects of Biberstein scientific activity. Biberstein pioneered the idea of producing a vaccine against human papillomavirus induced warts and he recognized the fact that there were different types of HPV induced lesions.

Warts and the kings of Parthia: an ancient representation of hereditary Neurofibromatosis depicted in coins.

Parthian coins depict a nodule on the face of many of their kings over succeeding generations. Loosely described as a wart in the literature, the nature of these lesions has been the subject of speculation. The accepted view is that they were unlikely to be simply a cosmetic or symbolic feature. Evidence suggests that they may represent the cutaneous tumors of Neurofibromatosis. The hereditary nature and physical appearance of these round nodules are consistent with this diagnosis. Although final proof may be lacking, these prominent facial features are worthy of discussion even though the matter may not be settled with certainty.

Treatment of warts at the turn of the millennium.

Gunpowder may no longer be a recommended treatment for warts, but most of the therapies used in 1950 are still used to some extent now. The problems, now as then, are the multiplicity of treatment options and the lack of a cure. Several treatments popular in the past decade are discussed.