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The arrival of the Black Death in Britain in 1348 marked a significant period in medieval medical history. The disease, which killed approximately one-third of the British population, led to various medical and social responses.
Highlight: The government's response included isolation of victims and closure of Parliament in January 1349.
Definition: The Black Death manifested in two forms: Bubonic Plague (spread by rat fleas) and Pneumonic Plague (airborne transmission).
Quote: "Quick, far, late" was the primary advice given during the plague outbreak.
The Great Plague of 1665 represented a deadly recurrence of the medieval Black Death in London, resulting in approximately 100,000 deaths, representing 20% of the city's population.
Highlight: Prevention methods included quarantine of victims and closure of crowded areas like theaters and pubs.
Example: Treatment methods combined magical, religious, and superstitious practices, including the use of lucky charms and amulets.
This period marked a transition toward more secular approaches to medicine, though religious influences remained strong. Government intervention became more pronounced in public health measures.
Highlight: Society began moving away from purely religious explanations toward more secular understanding of disease.
Example: New chemical cures were introduced, and government-mandated preventive measures became more common.
Definition: Secular - Non-religious approaches to medicine and healing.
This period marked a significant transition in medical treatment approaches, moving from religious to more secular methods.
Highlight: Government intervention became more structured and organized.
Definition: Alchemy emerged as a chemical-based treatment approach, marking a shift toward scientific methods.
Key changes included:
William Harvey's work marked a significant advancement in medical understanding, particularly in anatomy and circulation.
Highlight: Despite being a royal surgeon, Harvey's findings initially had limited impact on medical practice.
Example: Harvey studied both animal and human anatomy to understand heart function.
His work was groundbreaking but faced challenges:
The Renaissance period saw significant advances through the work of key medical figures like Vesalius and Sydenham.
Definition: Renaissance medicine marked the beginning of modern anatomical study.
Highlight: Vesalius emphasized the importance of proper anatomical understanding for successful surgery.
Key contributions included:
John Snow's work during the 1854 cholera outbreak represented a milestone in epidemiology and public health.
Example: Snow mapped cholera deaths to prove water contamination theory.
Highlight: The Industrial Revolution's population growth contributed to health challenges.
His methodology included:
Edward Jenner's development of vaccination marked a revolutionary advancement in preventive medicine.
Definition: Vaccination introduced controlled exposure to prevent serious disease.
Example: Jenner's 1796 cowpox experiment led to smallpox prevention.
Key developments included:
The medieval period saw a strong integration of religious and medical practices in healthcare. The church played a central role in both prevention and treatment of diseases, emphasizing prayer and church attendance as crucial elements of maintaining health.
Highlight: The belief that illness was caused by sin significantly shaped medieval medical practices.
Definition: Miasma - The belief that disease was transmitted through bad air from decaying matter and swamps.
Example: Common preventive measures included regular bathing, hand washing, and carrying posies or pomanders to ward off bad air.
Vocabulary: Theriaca - A spice-based mixture used to treat various illnesses.
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Medieval healthcare was heavily influenced by religious beliefs and primitive understanding of disease, with a strong focus on Medieval church influence on health practices and early attempts at public health measures.
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The arrival of the Black Death in Britain in 1348 marked a significant period in medieval medical history. The disease, which killed approximately one-third of the British population, led to various medical and social responses.
Highlight: The government's response included isolation of victims and closure of Parliament in January 1349.
Definition: The Black Death manifested in two forms: Bubonic Plague (spread by rat fleas) and Pneumonic Plague (airborne transmission).
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The Great Plague of 1665 represented a deadly recurrence of the medieval Black Death in London, resulting in approximately 100,000 deaths, representing 20% of the city's population.
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This period marked a transition toward more secular approaches to medicine, though religious influences remained strong. Government intervention became more pronounced in public health measures.
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This period marked a significant transition in medical treatment approaches, moving from religious to more secular methods.
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William Harvey's work marked a significant advancement in medical understanding, particularly in anatomy and circulation.
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The Renaissance period saw significant advances through the work of key medical figures like Vesalius and Sydenham.
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The medieval period saw a strong integration of religious and medical practices in healthcare. The church played a central role in both prevention and treatment of diseases, emphasizing prayer and church attendance as crucial elements of maintaining health.
Highlight: The belief that illness was caused by sin significantly shaped medieval medical practices.
Definition: Miasma - The belief that disease was transmitted through bad air from decaying matter and swamps.
Example: Common preventive measures included regular bathing, hand washing, and carrying posies or pomanders to ward off bad air.
Vocabulary: Theriaca - A spice-based mixture used to treat various illnesses.
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Samantha Klich
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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.
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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.
David K
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Sudenaz Ocak
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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.
Greenlight Bonnie
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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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Xander S
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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
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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!
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
