Oscilloscopes are used to measure and show voltage level changes over a period of time. This particular oscilloscope came from the Department of Anatomy.
Helmet decorated with small gold plates, red thread and a long hoe-shaped crest. Displayed on a black base trimmed with gold accents. When not on display, helmet is stored inside the base.
Wooden plaque with black characters bearing inscription: The Overseas Training Section of Private Medical Universities Staff, 1999/9/1. (translated from original Japanese).
Scarificators were used in blood letting and cupping. They feature several lancets operated by a spring to make light incisions. This particular scarificator belonged to Guy Odom, MD.
The mission of the Duke Medical Alumni Association is to seek to support and promote the interests of Duke University Medical Center and its extended community and to nurture life-long relationships and learning. The Medical Alumni Association shall...
Wu skull fixed system. China. Used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, the instrument was attached to a burr hole in the skull. Angular adjustments allowed the lesion electrode to be introduced into the deep brain structures; x-rays were used to...
Rand Stereotactic Instrument for Yttrium Hypophysectomy. Los Angeles: Trent H. Wells of the Mechanical Development Co., 1953. This instrument was used to implant yttrium 90 oxide into the pituitary gland. Probes were introduced by way of the nasal...
The Duke University Medical Center Library Stereotactic Museum was established to preserve the stereotactic instruments that significantly impacted the field of neurosurgery. The collection is largely due to the generosity of Drs. Robert Heimberger,...
The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) is affiliated with Duke University and Duke University Health System. The school offers an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN), a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctorate in Nursing...
The primary news publication of Duke Medicine from 1953 to 1986, the Intercom featured information about campus construction and events, staff news, and articles about medical research, innovation, and concerns at Duke. Publication frequency changed...
As part of the 75th Anniversary celebration of the opening of the Duke School of Medicine and the Duke Hospital, the Medical Center Archives digitized select publications that help document the early years of Duke Medicine.
Photograph of the Oxford School of Physiology. Included are Sir Charles Sherrington, Sir Gowland Hopkins, Prof. H. M. Vernon, E. A. Woods, Eustace H. Chiver, “George,” Wilder Penfield, Emile Hohman, Miss Collier, C. F. Krige, Prof. Scott, and W. C....
Stecher sitting at his desk, holding a pen, with a blank notepad and an open journal in front of him. Photographed by Rebman Photo Service, Inc. Manuscript note on verso: "Trent lecturer 1963."
Portrait of H. D. Rolleston. Facsimile signature. Photographed by Jhos. Zall. The number "12474" is shown in the bottom right hand corner of the sheet.
Publisher: Berlin-Charlottenburg: Adolf Eckstein's Verlag.
Portrait of D. Francisco Vallesholding a book open with his left hand, and gesturing at it with his right hand. Text in Spanish. Drawn by J. Maea, engraved by M. Alegre, "Concluida pr. D. M. Sr. Carmona."
Portrait of Dr. Howard Kelly seated in his library and holding an open book in his lap. This photograph was included at the beginning of his Florence Nightingale Collection.
Portrait of Johannes Cornelii Sylvius. Painted by Rembrandt. Text in Latin. He is shown sitting down with his left hand on a book and right hand turned palm up.
Portrait of John Evelyn. A wreath of leaves and acorns is above his portrait. Text at top of sheet: "Philosophers of the last Century." Engraved by Caldwall.
Portrait of Santorio Santorio. He is sitting in a wooden structure in front of a table. Santorio pioneered in studying metabolism and placed physiology on a quantitative basis.
Photograph of the Florence Nightingale Memorial in Liverpool, England; Charles J. Allen, sculptor. From the collection of Howard A. Kelly, M.D., No. 54.
Published in Liverpool, England.
Half-portrait of Florence Nightingale, done in her last days. Copied from a drawing from memory by Augustin Rischy. From the collection of Howard A. Kelly, M.D., No. 26.
Portrait of Dominique Jean Larrey looking downward to his right, wearing a coat with braids and cords on the right shoulder and medals on the left. Text in French. By Pierre Guerin.
Portrait of Rene Descartes sitting at a desk with a pen in his right hand and several books on a table in front of him. Drawn by Tacquand and engraved by Gartte.
Portrait of Julius Casserius. He is surrounded by an ornate border with a different angel in each corner. He is shown dissecting what appears to be a hand. Text in Latin.
Portrait of Hoppius wearing a cap, with pillars covered with ivy on either side, and copius text in both Latin and German. By Christoph Spetner, engraved by Johann Durr.