History of Medicine I Diabetes Mellitus
Aretaeus of Cappadocia: Pioneering Modern Medicine for the Last 1800 Years
Aretaeus of Cappadocia’s profound contributions to medical knowledge in the 2nd century AD continue to shape modern healthcare.
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Around 1800 years ago, Areteaus of Cappadocia, also known as Areteaus the Cappadocian, an important figure from ancient medical reports, detailed modern medical issues accurately and precisely, such as diabetes, depression, melancholy, and epilepsy.
His famous book titled “On the Causes, Symptoms, And Cure of Acute and Chronic Diseases” provides a deep understanding of different illnesses.
Aretaeus did not rely only on doctrines of religion or myths but used scientific knowledge and empirical observations, whereas he gave the cause and effect of respective diseases.
Today, his works are invaluable to us, as they give us a deep understanding of the history of medicine and the physiology of the human…
