/oss/taxonomy/term/3367/all en /oss/article/medical-history/hole-head <p>Harvard University’s Warren Anatomical Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of medicine. Displays include an ether inhaler as used by dentist William Morton that allowed surgeon John Collins Warren to carry out the surgery in 1846 that introduced ether anesthesia along with the famous painting by Robert Hinckley depicting the first operation under ether. Also exhibited are historical herbals, amputation saws, early stethoscopes, and the skull of Johann Gaspar Spurzheim, a chief proponent of phrenology in the early 19<sup>th</sup> century.</p> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:10:40 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 9362 at /oss /oss/article/health/migraine-prevention-tip-needle-aimovigs-trials-are-underwhelming <hr /> <p class="note"><strong>Take-home message:</strong><br /> -A new injectable drug, Aimovig, has just been approved by Health Canada to prevent migraines.<br /> -It costs USD 575 a month and it reduces the number of migraine days per month by an average of one or two.</p> <p>When thinking of someone taking a medication for migraines, you may imagine them popping a pill. Now, there’s a syringe.</p> Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:48:35 +0000 Jonathan Jarry, MSc 7308 at /oss