“Engrossing” —The Herald (U.K.) “Entertaining and unpredictable” —The Independent (U.K.) “Fascinating” —Daily Record (U.K.) “Excellent” —Daily Mail (U.K.)The discoveries that revolutionized medicine In this “entertaining medical series” (The Sunday Times, U.K.), Dr. Michael Mosley shows how drugs have revolutionized medicine and changed the course of human history. Unfolding over a period of 200 years, it’s an extraordinary tale of daring, self-experimentation, revelation, genius, and outright luck. In three episodes, Mosley recounts how humans have learned to fight back against disease and death—from unleashing the power of nature’s medicine cabinet to the mass production of modern pharmaceuticals. With his characteristic enthusiasm, sense of fun, and hands-on approach, Mosley takes you on a journey of discovery and scientific breakthrough that has saved millions of lives and transformed our world—and that promises a personalized, genetic approach to medicine in the future. Dr. Michael Mosley is a physician, award-winning science journalist, and accomplished television presenter. He has hosted programs including Inside the Human Body and The Story of Science, and he is the author of the nutrition book The Fast Diet.
C**R
''All poison is medicine - All medicine is poison''
Interesting and instructive. Includes personal stories and background that adds human interest. Travels to the locations where historical finds occurred. England, Germany, America, to the very houses or laboratories where discoveries were made. Makes story come alive.Shows the operating theatre where ether first used. Developed by two dentists, who failed in the first attempt (one committed suicide). Interesting.Video divided into three parts,1) Pain - that is the development of pain treatment, starting with laudanum in the nineteenth century. Later refined into morphine. Explains that aspirin and heroin came from the same research.1. Opiate Origins2. Surgical Anesthesia3. From Coal Tar4. Specific Compounds5. Pain Relief2) Pus - penicillin mentioned by Fleming, but only really developed by British as treatment for soldiers during WW2. Thereafter, huge effort to find additional antibiotics. British companies decline to manufacture it. Scientists travel to Brooklyn and penicillin is mass produced just in time for invasion.1. Microscopic Killers2. Treating Disease3. Fighting Infection4. Greater Challange5. Eradication3) Poison - arsenic used as treatment for syfillis. Bella Donna used by women to dialate pupils to attract men. A poison that also attracted coroners. Covers the unique cures and uses of curare, venom, scorpions, etc.. Mustard gas invented for WW1. Later the first chemical used in cancer treatment. Start of chemotherapy.1. The Eccentric2. Creating Chemists3. Another Battle4. New Drugs5. Ingenious KillersAlso presents the difference of bacteria and virus. Shows how the recent understanding of human genome will enable individualized medicine.These three episodes last 159 minutes. Also includes extra 27 minutes on ''Seven Wonders of the Microbe World''.1. The Black Death2. Food Preservation3. Nitrogen Fixation4. Antibiotics5. Genetic Engineering6. Life on Mars7. BeerThese were short, interesting and educational. Great!This is not chemistry class, but closer to history of medicine.Enjoyable and educational. Plan to watch with my grandson.
B**Y
Favorite All Time Documentary
I have watched this documentary 6 or 7 times and it never gets old. Everyone should watch it! Michael Mosley does a fantastic job as the narrator/presenter/producer. I retained the information and stories I learned because of how the documentary was presented. It is fascinating to watch. I love the fact that Michael Mosley tests some of the drugs out to show how they work....whether he is doing it for real or not...it gets the point across and works well in this show.
J**Y
Very Good Overview of Modern Medicine
Intelligent and informative overview of the history of modern medicine. I especially enjoyed the narrative of the development of early twentieth century drugs which now have become a scourge on modern society, including heroin and the development of opiate drugs.
M**A
Educational and entertaining
A very well constructed educational piece, or 3 pieces. There is enough humor to keep us entertained through all 3 chapters. I work in the industry, pharmaceuticals, this would make a nice addition to any training programs. I learned some nice historical accounts which could be used in my own department's training documentation. Thanks for deeper insight into the many "stumbles" which made medicine what it is today.
S**R
Interesting, but a little too much!
This is a well written and produced documentary. It is a little long and, although interesting, it is heavy on repulsive medical details. This was a little too much info for me as a general interest viewer. Yet, I do recommend it for those who want that kind of detail.
L**A
Loved it!!
This is an awesome look at the history of medical science and its almost comical origin. Very informative but with a funny take on medicine, early surgery, anesthesia (where it medical science seems to have originated), and lots of interesting medical procedures which are, thankfully, no longer performed.
W**A
100% MUST SEE
100% must see! Learned so much history and gives you a great outlook on what we have in store for our future with medicine and research. Great series! Wish I could find more great stuff to watch like this
S**A
Pretty interesting. I teach history and would use it ...
Pretty interesting. I teach history and would use it as a resource.
W**T
Five Stars
Informative and fun!
K**O
It was difficult to find this DVD from France, ...
It was difficult to find this DVD from France, but that's it now and I appreciate just as when I saw it in TV.
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