Ep.9 - Past & Present - Gastroenterology
Casenotes Past & Present is a Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh podcast. In this episode we explore the history of gastroenterology, from Ancient Greek theories on the importance of evacuating the bowels to cure illness to the alarming uses of pork and garlic in the treatment of intestinal worms. Then we talk to Dr Shahida Din and Dr Alan Shand – specialists currently working in the field of gastroenterology. And we end with our usual case study, which today is looking at Dr George Cheyne - a popular 18th century Scottish physician who wrote on the subject of dieting whilst struggling with his own weight. Website: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage Twitter: https://twitter.com/RCPEHeritage Credits Editor and producer: Laura Burgess has been a volunteer with RCPE Heritage since 2021 after completing her MA in History from UNC Charlotte. Editor and producer: Sarah E Hayward completed her PhD in Museums and Heritage Studies at Kingston University London in 2023. She has been a volunteer with RCPE Heritage since 2021. She has a passion for archival research and she loves to explore creative ways to assemble and share the hidden stories she uncovers.