CURE Quote
A ”cure” effected by their (mercury, quinine, morphia, antipyrine, arsenic, iodine, and bromide,) use, means simply a fatal step on the road to continued ill-health, and away from all possible recovery.
— Kuhne, Louis, Louis Kuhne’s Facial Diagnosis, 1897Archives
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Books That Cure: Cure Tooth Decay
An excerpt from the recently published book: A Calculus of Curing, a book that explores the concepts of cure in a comprehensive fashion – and offers several short reviews of “books that cure“. Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with … Continue reading
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Chronic Illness: From Cause to Cure
What causes chronic illnesses? What cures them? What causes chronic diseases? What cures them? What’s the difference between a normal illness, which quickly fades as it is cured by healthiness, and a chronic disease that appears to be incurable?A normal … Continue reading
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The Lost Cures
Where have all the cures gone? We used to think that insulin was the cure for diabetes, but now we know better. We used to cure infections with antibiotics, but now we’re not so sure it’s a good idea to medicate … Continue reading
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A Definition and Exploration of Cure
Abstract: Cure and cured are not defined medically or scientifically for most diseases. At present, medical tests for cured only exist for some communicable diseases. This paper discusses the current definitions of cure and proposes a comprehensive definition of cure … Continue reading
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Why Don’t Doctors use the word Cure?
Doctor’s don’t use the word cure because they are not trained in cures. Doctors are trained to diagnose diseases and medical conditions, but they are not trained to diagnose cured. Cured is not defined for most diseases. Not defined. When … Continue reading
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