A brief analysis of the ancient roman medical system

doi:10.33545/2616454x.2019.v3.i1a.71

A brief analysis of the ancient roman medical system

Published Jan 1, 2019 · M. Taher, Md. Khairul Alam, Md. Moniruzzaman Khan

International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine

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Abstract

The Ancient Roman civilization was one of the prestigious and developed civilizations. It was enriched with setup of medical knowledge and treatment. Their knowledge and contribution of medical science mostly came from Egyptian and Greek civilization. The establishment of the hospitals valetudinarium was the first established treatment center in the world for injured slaves and soldiers. Roman medical instruments, diet & medicine and hospital establishment information found in several books and journals. Most of the prominent physician came from Greek e.g. Galen, Dioscorides etc. In this review article, a brief historical discussion have been analyzed on treatment procedure, contribution of physicians, list of medicine and diet, hospital management of Roman civilization.

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Key takeawayThe ancient Roman medical system was enriched with knowledge and treatment, influenced by Egyptian and Greek civilizations, and included the valetudinarium, the first established treatment center for injured slaves and soldiers.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

A brief analysis of the ancient roman medical system

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