Cognitive Labs

Here's a quick look at medicine in Ancient Egypt. We'll follow up with additional interesting links. One of the more interesting cases we are aware of is the Hearst Medical Papyrus, found by George Reisner of Berkeley, working under the sponsorship of Phoebe A. Hearst. Intensive evaluation of these works, with an eye for potential scientific value, is one of the more interesting prospective works we are considering. There is also a possible issue with the authenticity of this work, not, however with the Ebers Papyrus...

Labels: berkeley, hearst, medical, papyrus, reisner

Eureka Alert reports that antacid drinks, or Acid Blockers, when used regularly by certain populations, may lead to increased risk of Cognitive Impairment.

Labels: acid blockers, antacids, risk

The LA Times mentions a real gladiator training school which you can participate in on you next trip to Rome.

Labels: gladiator training school, la times, rogue classicism