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Artificial light and TB patients
Doctors using artificial sunshine to help patients suffering from tuberculosis. This scene is at the Robroyston hospital in Glasgow. Date: 1925
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Artificial Doctors Nurses Sunlight Treatment Tuberculosis
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This evocative photograph, taken at Robroyston Hospital in Glasgow in 1925, captures a poignant moment in the history of tuberculosis (TB) treatment. TB, also known as consumptive disease, was a major health concern during the Edwardian era, with Scotland bearing a particularly heavy burden. The disease was notoriously difficult to treat, and patients were often confined to dark, poorly ventilated hospitals in an attempt to shield them from the cold and damp, believed to exacerbate the condition. However, medical advancements were being made, and the discovery of the curative properties of sunlight was gaining traction. In this image, doctors and nurses are seen carefully positioning a patient in front of an artificial sun lamp, a bulky and intricate piece of equipment designed to mimic the healing effects of natural sunlight. The patient, weak and frail, is dressed in a light nightgown, and their eyes are closed as they bask in the artificial light. The use of artificial sunlight was a significant departure from traditional TB treatment methods, which often relied on prolonged bed rest and isolation. The introduction of artificial light therapy represented a glimmer of hope for TB patients, offering a potential alternative to the debilitating effects of prolonged darkness and confinement. The scene is a poignant reminder of the dedication and innovation of medical professionals during a time when tuberculosis was a formidable foe. The photograph, from the ILN (Illustrated London News) Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing a poignant snapshot of a pivotal moment in the history of TB treatment.
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