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History
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Ever wondered how medicine went from praying to gods to actually understanding the human body? This journey through... Show more
Ancient Greek medicine was revolutionary because Hippocrates (born 460 BC) ditched the idea that illness was punishment from gods. Instead, he used clinical observation - basically watching patients carefully and using logic to figure out what was wrong. This might sound obvious now, but it was groundbreaking back then!
Hippocrates developed the Four Humours Theory, which claimed your body contained four liquids blood (hot and wet), yellow bile (hot and dry), phlegm (cold and wet), and black bile (cold and dry). When these were balanced, you stayed healthy - when they weren't, you got ill. To fix imbalances, doctors used the theory of opposites, giving patients treatments that were opposite to their symptoms.
The Hippocratic Oath is still used by doctors today! It basically makes doctors promise to follow ethical standards when treating patients. Hippocrates also promoted public health measures like clean water, sewers, and public baths - ideas that were way ahead of their time.
Galen, working in ancient Rome, built on Hippocrates' ideas but made some crucial mistakes. He thought blood was absorbed by the body rather than pumped around it, and believed the heart had holes in it. Unfortunately, his influence was so strong that these errors weren't corrected for over 1,400 years!
Quick Tip Remember that clinical observation - carefully watching and recording symptoms - is still the foundation of medicine today.
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Anna
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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Ancient Greek medicine was revolutionary because Hippocrates (born 460 BC) ditched the idea that illness was punishment from gods. Instead, he used clinical observation - basically watching patients carefully and using logic to figure out what was wrong. This might sound obvious now, but it was groundbreaking back then!
Hippocrates developed the Four Humours Theory, which claimed your body contained four liquids: blood (hot and wet), yellow bile (hot and dry), phlegm (cold and wet), and black bile (cold and dry). When these were balanced, you stayed healthy - when they weren't, you got ill. To fix imbalances, doctors used the theory of opposites, giving patients treatments that were opposite to their symptoms.
The Hippocratic Oath is still used by doctors today! It basically makes doctors promise to follow ethical standards when treating patients. Hippocrates also promoted public health measures like clean water, sewers, and public baths - ideas that were way ahead of their time.
Galen, working in ancient Rome, built on Hippocrates' ideas but made some crucial mistakes. He thought blood was absorbed by the body rather than pumped around it, and believed the heart had holes in it. Unfortunately, his influence was so strong that these errors weren't corrected for over 1,400 years!
Quick Tip: Remember that clinical observation - carefully watching and recording symptoms - is still the foundation of medicine today.
Our AI Companion is a student-focused AI tool that offers more than just answers. Built on millions of Knowunity resources, it provides relevant information, personalised study plans, quizzes, and content directly in the chat, adapting to your individual learning journey.
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Explore the evolution of medieval medicine, including the influence of the Church, key figures like Galen and Ibn Sina, and the impact of the Black Death. This presentation covers disease prevention, treatments, and public health challenges in medieval England, highlighting the balance between ancient practices and emerging ideas. Ideal for students studying the Middle Ages and the history of medicine.
HistoryExplore the comprehensive journey of medicine from the Middle Ages to modern advancements. This study note covers key figures like Florence Nightingale and John Snow, pivotal events such as the Black Death and the Great Plague, and breakthroughs in vaccination and antibiotics. Ideal for GCSE Edexcel History students, this resource delves into public health reforms, germ theory, and the evolution of disease prevention and treatment methods.
HistoryExplore the challenges faced by Elizabeth I upon her ascension in 1558, focusing on the religious tensions between Catholics and Protestants. This study resource includes a detailed mind map outlining Elizabeth's problems and a comparative table of Catholic and Protestant beliefs. Ideal for GCSE students preparing for exams across various boards.
HistoryExplore the key concepts of medieval medicine, including the causes and treatments of diseases like the Black Death, public health measures, and the roles of physicians, surgeons, and apothecaries. This summary provides a comprehensive overview of medical practices and societal responses during the Middle Ages, ideal for students studying medieval history.
HistoryExplore the evolution of public health during the medieval period, focusing on the impact of monasteries, sanitation practices, and the Black Death. This summary covers key concepts such as disease prevention, the role of Islamic medicine, and the social implications of health practices in medieval England. Ideal for AQA GCSE History students studying Health and People.
HistoryExplore key developments in Renaissance Medicine, including the Great Plague of 1665, the revolutionary discoveries of Vesalius and Harvey, and the transition from medieval practices. This summary highlights the evolution of medical training, public health challenges, and the impact of the Church on medical knowledge. Ideal for GCSE History revision.
HistoryApp Store
Google Play
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
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