Immanuel Kant, his philosophy and medicine [PDF]
The article examines the statements made by Immanuel Kant with reference to medicine as well as the impact of his philosophy on medicine. It describes the initial reaction of Kantian philosophy on medicine in the late 18th and early 19th century and its ...
Wiesing, Urban, Urban Wiesing
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Melancholy, its conceptual origin and development - Mind-Body relationship in ancient medicine and philosophy [PDF]
Melancholy is the concept originated from the humor theory which dominated the Western ancient medicine. Black bile was considered to cause various pathological states of body, in particular, abnormal changes in emotions and behaviors.
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The Philosophy of Evidence-Based Medicine [PDF]
Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has become a required element of clinical practice, but it is critical for the healthcare community to understand the ongoing controversy surrounding EBM.
Howick, Jeremy +3 more
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Casuistic Reasoning, Standards of Evidence, and Expertise on Elite Athletes’ Nutrition
This paper assesses the epistemic challenges of giving nutrition advice to elite athletes in light of recent philosophical discussion concerning evidence-based practice. Our trust in experts largely depends on the assumption that their advice is based on
Saana Jukola
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Pascal's Wager, infective endocarditis and the "no-lose" philosophy in medicine [PDF]
Doctors and dentists have traditionally used antibiotic prophylaxis in certain patient groups in order to prevent infective endocarditis (IE). New guidelines, however, suggest that the risk to patients from using antibiotics is higher than the risk from ...
Conway, D.I., Shaw, D.M., Shaw, D.
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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN CARDIOLOGY: TO BE VIRTUOUS OR FAIL
Qualitative research is an aristocracy among research methods. Being capable to reach the understanding of events so deep and individual that unattainable for quantification, it requires the same level of capacities from an investigator.
E. O. Taratukhin
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Wounded Body: A Phenomenological Attempt to Define Physical Pain
The article proposes a definition of pain, starting from the analysis and critique of existing definitions in the literature, including those from medical science and philosophy.
Adriana Mickiewicz
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Philosophy of the Physical Sciences, Biology and Health in Milan
This feature reports on the philosophy of the Physical Ccience, Biology and Health session of the first Milan Logic and Philosophy of Science Network workshop (12th March 2025).
Maria Raffa +4 more
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“The Best Doctor is also a Philosopher” Medicine and Philosophy in Galen [PDF]
Medicine and philosophy were very closely related in antiquity. The Pre-Socratics were interested in physiological and pathological aspects of human body. Their interests of human body was a part of interests on nature.
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Pathways and pitfalls: a qualitative study of student experiences in biomedical science education
Biomedical science students from underrepresented backgrounds face barriers including financial strain, disrupted laboratory access and cultural exclusion. Peer networks provide vital support when institutional systems are difficult to navigate. To create inclusive learning environments and achieve academic success, educators should blend active, hands‐
Olivia J. Russell +8 more
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