The Healing Power of War

For as long as there have been wars, there have been medical procedures to treat the wounded. With each new injury, from cuts caused by the blade of a spear to burns suffered from exposure to radioactive material, doctors have developed treatments that often represent medical breakthroughs. But, the reverse also applies.

October 1, 2002

For as long as there have been wars, there have been medical procedures to treat the wounded. With each new injury, from cuts caused by the blade of a spear to burns suffered from exposure to radioactive material, doctors have developed treatments that often represent medical breakthroughs. But, the reverse also applies.