The Week in Medicine covers the forgotten Irish doctors who fought against the Nazis in World War II, facing challenges upon returning home due to anti-English sentiment. An upcoming lecture in Dublin on early modern London’s surgical training and book cultures is highlighted. The deteriorating state of the old Baggot Street hospital, with efforts by Labour TD Alan Kelly to secure its renovation, is discussed. The book “Irish Doctors in the Second World War” apologizes to and honors the brave doctors who served during the war. The importance of preserving and learning from history is emphasized.
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LOL: July 16, 2024
