By William W. Theodoric of Lucca or Theodoric Borgognoni was an Italian surgeon born in a small Italian village of Lucca in 1205 CE. It is speculated he was the son of Hugh Borgognoni, a master physician who would eventually take Theodoric as his student. Theodoric entered the Order of Preachers at Bologna in 1226 and becameContinue reading “Theodoric Borgogni”
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John of Arderne
By Jennifer K. John of Arderne was born in the village of Arderne in Newark, England in 1307 and is credited with contributing to the advancement of the status of surgery in the Middle Ages. Though best known for his surgical work, John’s contribution to the field of pharmacy as well as in his medicalContinue reading “John of Arderne”
Guy de Chauliac
By Laura C. Despite the widespread hardships caused by the plague in the 14th century, there was an expansion of medical education and increasing professionalization of surgery. This undoubtedly influenced the medical field and its developments for centuries to come. Guy de Chauliac, a widely respected physician during this time period, contributed to this growing influenceContinue reading “Guy de Chauliac”
Sample Blog Post: Cesarean Section
In 2017, 32% of deliveries in America were performed by Cesarean section.[1] Today, medical journals, OBGYNs and bloggers offer differing opinions on how many deliveries of this type should be performed, as well as the risks inherent in the procedure.[2] In medieval Europe, however, these concerns were not considered, because in almost all cases, theContinue reading “Sample Blog Post: Cesarean Section”
Plagues and Peoples: Health and Disease in Medieval Europe 