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Dreadful diseases and terrible treatments

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Dreadful Diseases and Terrible Treatments charts humankind's battle against illness from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Starting with common complaints, it describes some of the most ill-advised cures in the annals of medical history: from lancets and leeches …

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Dreadful Diseases and Terrible Treatments charts humankind's battle against illness from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Starting with common complaints, it describes some of the most ill-advised cures in the annals of medical history: from lancets and leeches to bed rest and fecal remedies.

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"Dreadful Diseases and Terrible Treatments charts humankind's battle against illness from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Starting with common complaints, it describes some of the most ill-advised cures …"

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