John Moore: eighteenth century physician, bearleader and social observer.

William Pargeter (1760-1810) was an eighteenth century physician in England with an interest in mental illness.

He was one of a number of influential 19th century Jewish physicians in the Netherlands.

Nineteenth and early 20th century physicians who believed that digestion distracted the body from fighting disease thought hearty eating would only weaken cold patients.

The disease, named for a 19th century Irish physician, is an auto-immune disorder that forces the thyroid gland to produce excess hormone.

Tronchin was an influential 18th century physician, whose popularity spread amongst European royalty and the upper classes.

Aubert-Roche was not the first 19th century physician to mention the medical possibilities of cannabis-based drugs.

The book contains an account of a 2nd century Greek physician that was recorded by medieval Arab writers.

Rostam Gorgani was a mid-16th century Persian physician who lived in India.

Many early-20th century American physicians studied medicine in Germany and brought this medical field to the United States.