History of studying the kidney pathology in the mirror of numismatics. Report 2. Development of nephrology
Journal: Ukrainian Journal of Nephrology and Dialysis (Vol.1, No. 69)Publication Date: 2021-03-05
Authors : O.V. Syniachenko; M.O. Kolesnyk; N.M. Stepanova; M.V. Iermolaieva;
Page : 67-75
Keywords : medicine; nephrology; urology; history; numismatics;
Abstract
The branch of historical science of numismatics (from the Latin "numisma" - coin) originated in the 19th century and became closely connected with economics, politics, culture and law, it includes a thematic study of coins, medals and plaque. Best of all, the history of uronephrology is illustrated by various forms of medalist educational art (exonum or paranumismatics), and the medal became the prototype of the memorial coin. This work presents a catalog of more than 400 numismatic materials (including some unique, first cited), reflects the stages of development of the study of the structure and function of the kidneys, methods for diagnosing and treating diseases, there are links to significant historical events, brief biographies of physicians who have made an invaluable contribution are mentioned into the formation of this scientific discipline. The work presents a role in the origin of the study of kidney and urinary tract diseases of ancient physicians (Aretea, Aristotle, Galen, Hippocrates, Rufus, Sushruta, Empedocles) and doctors of the Middle Ages (Avicenna, Da Carpi, Panaskerteli, Paracelsus, Sun Simiao).
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