In 1990, Kerry Packer, the richest man in Australia, purchased defibrillators for every ambulance in New South Wales after his life was saved by an rescue crew that had one of the few defibrillators in the country.
A German biologist who claimed measles is psychosomatic…
A German biologist who claimed measles is psychosomatic, offered 100,000 Euros to anyone who proved measles is a virus. A German doctor presented evidence of the virus; the biologist dismissed the evidence, but the local court ordered him to pay up.
Nearly 40% of the medical advice given on the…
Nearly 40% of the medical advice given on the Dr. Oz show has no scientific evidence backing it up.
The stethoscope was conceived because the inventor felt…
The stethoscope was conceived because the inventor felt uncomfortable placing his ear on a woman’s bare chest to listen to her heart.
In 2010 a UK man had chronic hiccups for 2 1/2 years, and was told…
In 2010 a UK man had chronic hiccups for 2 1/2 years, and was told by doctors it was probably heartburn. A Japanese variety show picked up the story, and in the course of filming, discovered a brain tumor. The tumor was removed, his hiccups went away, and this possibly saved his life.
A soviet surgeon had to remove his own appendix
A soviet surgeon had to remove his own appendix on an Antarctica base because he was the only doctor.
Residents of the US, particularly those living near the Mexican…
Residents of the US, particularly those living near the Mexican border, now routinely cross the border into Mexico for medical care. Mexican dentists often charge 20 to 25 percent of U.S. prices, while other procedures typically cost a third what they would cost in the US.
62.1% of bankruptcies in the US are due to medical bills…
62.1% of bankruptcies in the US are due to medical bills. Most medical debtors were well educated and middle class; three quarters had health insurance. Unaffordable medical bills and income shortfalls due to illness were common causes.
A doctor saved the life of a premature baby (Chris Trokey). 30 years…
A doctor saved the life of a premature baby (Chris Trokey). 30 years later Chris, who was a paramedic was the First responder to an accident, saved the Dr.’s life that had saved him.
There was a Doctor in Detroit who falsely diagnosed his patients…
There was a Doctor in Detroit who falsely diagnosed his patients with cancer so he can profit off their chemotherapy to fuel his opulent lifestyle.