Tag Archives: Medicine

Harvard Classics – The Law of Hippocrates

Posted on October 16, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Primum non nocere   The Hippocratic Oath is one of the most widely known Greek medical texts and has been historically taken by physicians.  It is an agreement to adhere to ethical standards in the healing practices.  Through this day, … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – Journeys In Diverse Places – Ambroise Pare

Posted on August 19, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Ambroise Pare lived from approximately 1510 to December 20, 1590.  He is primarily known as the French barber surgeon who served Henry II, Charles IX and Henry III.  During this career, he became considered one of the father of surgery … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Antiseptic Principle of the Practice of Surgery – Joseph Lister

Posted on July 27, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

There is perhaps little better time to acknowledge the advancement of antiseptic procedure than the anniversary of the famous paper published by Dr. Lister on July 27, 1867. Although antisepsis was recommended as early as 1847 by the Hungarian doctor, … Continue reading →

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World Oceans Day 2017

Posted on June 9, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

This year, World Oceans Day is today, June 8, 2017.  But, when you’re a surfer like I grew up being the ocean is a central focus every day and for good reason.  It’s been my home away from home for … Continue reading →

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