Treating Collection (page 9)

Radiotherapy treatment C014 / 0164
Radiotherapy treatment. Cancer patient positioned under a linear accelerator in a radiotherapy suite. Linear accelerators are used to produce radiation to treat cancer

Agnews surgical clinic, 1889
Agnews surgical clinic. At left, holding a scalpel, is US surgeon David Hayes Agnew (1818-1892), supervising a partial breast removal operation (mastectomy)

Gene therapy, conceptual image C013 / 4716
Gene therapy, conceptual image. Computer artwork of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules inside pill capsules, representing treatments to repair abnormally functioning genes

Gene therapy, conceptual image C013 / 4717
Gene therapy, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule inside a pill capsule, representing treatments to repair abnormally functioning genes

Gene therapy, conceptual image C013 / 4715
Gene therapy, conceptual image. Computer artwork of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules inside nano-robots, representing the use of nano-robots to repair abnormally functioning genes

Military medicine, conceptual artwork C013 / 4698
Military medicine, conceptual computer artwork

Gene therapy, conceptual image C013 / 4690
Gene therapy, conceptual image. Computer artwork of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules inside pill capsules, representing treatments to repair abnormally functioning genes

Genl. Ampudia treating for the capitulation of Monterey sic, with Genl. Taylor, 24th Sept. 1846. Date c1846

Companions All - Boy with Horse and pet dogs
Companions All - A young boy feeding treats to his Horse, whilst the two family pet dogs sit obediantly by the stable door. Date: circa 1908

Hospital, Chicago
Cook County Hospital is staffed by 64 house and 68 attending physicians, and 400 nurses, treating over 4000 charity patients. Date: 1916

Lady rider and favourite horse
Keen Lady rider tenderly holds the head of her favourite steed. The picture is captioned with the line: " Oh, you Darling!" Date: circa 1910s

Dog with Jaw Splint
A fixation splint for a fractured jaw, the latest development. Date: circa 1960

Sheep farming, hill farmer dosing hoggs which have returned from winter keep, Cumbria, England, march

Medical nanorobots. Computer artwork of medical nanorobots and red blood cells in a human body. Microscopic robot technology could be developed in the future to treat diseases in new ways

Nanorobots killing bacteria
Medical nanorobots. Computer artwork of nanorobots killing bacteria (red). These microscopic robots are a future technology that could be developed to help treat diseases

Health centre. Man lying under a shower at a health centre. This is the Don health centre. Photographed in 2005, in Pyatigorsk, Russia

Transdermal drug delivery methods, composite computer artwork. Transdermal devices deliver controlled doses of drugs through the skin directly into the bloodstream. At top is a transdermal patch

Moxibustion treatment
MODEL RELEASED. Moxibustion. Acupuncturist holding a smouldering moxa pole near a patients shoulder during an indirect moxibustion treatment. Moxa is ground mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese doctor treating a man at a street market. Photographed in Yunnan province, China

Osteopathy. Osteopath manipulating a patients hand, using a thrust articular technique. Osteopathy uses massage and manipulation to treat a range of disorders

Sewage treatment plant. Aerial photograph of aeration tanks at a sewage works. This stage is used to treat sewage after most of the solid waste (sludge) has been removed in settlement tanks

Medical nanorobots on red blood cell
Medical nanorobots. Computer artwork of medical nanorobots on red blood cells inside a human body. Microscopic robot technology could be developed in the future to treat diseases in new ways

Medical nanorobot on sperm cell
Medical nanorobot. Computer artwork of a medical nanorobot holding a sperm cell. Microscopic robot technology could be developed in the future to treat disorders, such as infertility, in new ways

Defibrillator
MODEL RELEASED. Defibrillator. Surgeon holding a defibrillator used to treat a heart attack, or myocardial infarction. During a heart attack

Corrected knee dislocation, X-ray
Corrected knee dislocation. Coloured X-ray of the dislocated and twisted knee of a female baby being manipulated back into place. The hand of the doctor is at bottom

Bloodletting, 12th century artwork
Bloodletting, coloured historical artwork. This woodcut is from the medical poem Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum (the Salernitan Rule of Health)

Electrotherapy, 1900
Electrotherapy. Historical artwork of 19th-century patients being treated with electrotherapy. A wide variety of electrotherapy treatments were invented following the discovery of electricity in

Base hospital in World War I
Base hospital in France during World War I. Wounded man being treated by military doctors. World War I, or the Great War, lasted from 1914 to 1918 and resulted in millions of injuries on both sides

Typhus ward in Grace Hospital, Warsaw, Poland. Typhus is a disease associated with contact with rats. It is spread by fleas or lice and symptoms include fever and rash

Influenza ward. Part of a US army camp hospital in Langres, France. This ward dealt with soldiers infected with influenza, or flu

Thai massage. Tourists recieving face massages in a clinic. Photographed in Thailand

Upper spine examination
MODEL RELEASED. Upper spine examination. Physiotherapist manipulating the thoracic (upper) region of a patients spine, during a spinal examination

Stretching of trapezius back muscles
MODEL RELEASED. Stretching of trapezius back muscles. Physiotherapist using her crossed arms to raise a patients head and stretch the trapezius muscles of his upper back

Lumbar spine mobilisation treatment
MODEL RELEASED. Lumbar spine mobilisation treatment. Physiotherapist manipulating the lumbar (lower) region of a patients spine, during a spinal mobilisation treatment session

Cervical spine mobilisation treatment
MODEL RELEASED. Cervical spine mobilisation treatment. Physiotherapist manipulating the cervical (neck) region of a patients spine, during a spinal mobilisation treatment session

Ultrasound treatment of ligament injury
MODEL RELEASED. Ultrasound treatment of ligament injury. Ultrasound transducer (centre right) being used by a physiotherapist to treat a patients knee ligament injury

Cut finger
MODEL RELEASED. Cut finger. Woman applying a plaster to a cut finger. The plaster will keep the wound clean, preventing infection as it heals

Sprained wrist
MODEL RELEASED. Sprained wrist. Woman using a modern device designed to immobilise the wrist as it recovers from a sprain

David Hartley, English diplomat
David Hartley the Younger (1731-1813), English diplomat, Member of Parliament, and son of the philosopher David Hartley (1705-1757)

Viral gene therapy, artwork
Viral gene therapy. Computer artwork of a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, green) being carried by a virus (pink), illustrating the concept of gene therapy using viruses

Medical nanorobot, artwork
Medical nanorobot, computer artwork

Chiropractic examination
MODEL RELEASED. Chiropractic examination of the thoracic spine, rib joints and lumbar spine

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"Exploring the Unconventional: A Journey through Historical Methods of Treating" Step back in time and discover the intriguing world of unconventional treatments. From trepanation, a 14th-century practice believed to release evil spirits, to German massage parlors offering relaxation and rejuvenation, history has witnessed it all. Calots spinal surgery in the 19th century aimed at relieving pain and improving mobility, showcasing early attempts at medical advancements. Rust treatment may sound peculiar today but was once used to combat corrosion on metal objects - a testament to human ingenuity. The ancient tale of Achilles binding Patroclus' wound reminds us of heroic acts performed for healing purposes. Cupping therapy, dating back centuries, involved creating suction on the skin to promote blood flow and relieve ailments. Enema treatment gained popularity in the 18th century as an attempt to cleanse the body from within. Satirical artwork depicting barber-surgeons humorously highlights their dual role as hairdressers and surgeons during medieval times. Medical prescriptions have come a long way since satirical artworks showcased humorous concoctions that were believed to cure various ailments. Foot corns were not spared from satire either; these humorous illustrations reveal creative methods employed for their treatment. Lastly, animal magnetism intrigued many during its heyday as practitioners claimed they could heal using unseen forces. These satirical artworks shed light on society's fascination with this controversial concept. Join us on this captivating journey through time where we explore bizarre yet fascinating treatments that shaped our understanding of medicine today.