Article ; Online: Ancient and modern pathologies and therapies: St. Gallicanus Hospital in Rome between the 18th and 20th centuries.
2021 Volume 39, Issue 5, Page(s) 890–899
Abstract: St. Gallicanus Hospital in Rome, Italy, created by the will of Pope Benedict XIII (1649-1730) in 1725, was the first dermatologic hospital in the world. The strong bond between science and faith, humanitarian spirit and scientific research, and the ... ...
Abstract | St. Gallicanus Hospital in Rome, Italy, created by the will of Pope Benedict XIII (1649-1730) in 1725, was the first dermatologic hospital in the world. The strong bond between science and faith, humanitarian spirit and scientific research, and the profoundness and legacy of its entire history have all contributed to its legacy. We have traced its development by examining archival documents to understand the life of the institute and the diseases that were diagnosed and treated from the 18th century to the first half of the 20th century. Some of the main diseases were leprosy, mange, scabies, ringworm, and syphilis, which were widespread in Rome during the 18th and 19th centuries and were creating a mortal threat for much of the population. St. Gallicanus Hospital was dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these diseases where possible. Special attention has been directed to syphilis and the use of penicillin therapy after its introduction in 1943, especially for curbing the extensive problems created by prostitution. |
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MeSH term(s) | Academies and Institutes ; History, 15th Century ; History, 16th Century ; History, 17th Century ; History, 18th Century ; History, 19th Century ; History, 20th Century ; History, Ancient ; History, Medieval ; Hospitals ; Humans ; Rome ; Scabies ; Syphilis/diagnosis ; Syphilis/drug therapy ; Syphilis/epidemiology |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2021-03-30 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Historical Article ; Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 1064149-x |
ISSN | 1879-1131 ; 0738-081X |
ISSN (online) | 1879-1131 |
ISSN | 0738-081X |
DOI | 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2021.03.014 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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