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During the Middle Ages, one of the most renowned South Indian kingdoms, the Vijayanagar Empire, saw significant developments in a number of fields, including healthcare and medicine. The empire's cosmopolitan nature, with numerous ethnic groups and cultural exchanges, helped to shape a rich medical culture influenced by Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and local native medical practices. The Vijayanagar Empire's medical practices left a lasting legacy that influenced further developments in South Indian medicine. By studying this era of medical history, we gain helpful insights into the intersection of culture, society and healthcare, which contributes to our grasp of the evolution of medicine in the Indian subcontinent. Specialization in certain diseases or practices was prevalent, and the physicians enjoyed a high status and respect in society.
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This international quarterly publication focuses on the lives of people in or associated with medicine, those considered legendary as well as the less well known. The journal includes much original research about figures from history and their afflictions, thus providing an interesting, fresh and new perspective which can lead to greater understanding of each subject. Journal of Medical Biography is a fascinating and compelling read, providing an insight into the origins of modern medicine and the characters and personalities that made it what it is today.
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