Constantin Levaditi (1874-1953): a pioneer in Immunology and Virology.

The eminent doctor Constantin Levaditi represents one of the most important researchers in the field of medicine in the 20th century. Although he was engaged in many areas of the rapidly growing field of immunology, his name is associated mainly with research in poliomyelitis. His laboratory research contributed decisively to the clarification of the epidemiology of this dreadful disease that claimed thousands of victims.

The Byzantine physicians on epilepsy.

The aim of this study is to present epilepsy according to the most famous and representative Byzantine physicians throughout the whole period of the Byzantine empire. Mainly Byzantine medical texts were used as sources. The Byzantine physicians considered epilepsy to be a serious medical problem and followed the Hippocratic tradition as far as the etiology of this disease is concerned.

Hydrocephalus according to Byzantine writers.

Objective: To describe hydrocephalus, the techniques applied for its treatment by Byzantine physicians, and their later influence.

Methods: A study and analysis of the original texts of the Byzantine medical writers, written in Greek, was undertaken. A comparison with current concepts also was made.