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ResusX Starts Today! ResusX kicks off today and I'm very excited to meet the ResusNation members at the conference. This week has been crazy in preparation for the conference so this newsletter is a little "lighter" than normal but I had to keep our 82 week newsletter streak going! On that note...

Sep 16, 2024

ResusNation #81

Are Three ❤️'s Better Than One? Did you know that octopuses have not one, not two, but three hearts? This incredible adaptation helps these fascinating cephalopods thrive in the depths of our oceans. Two of these hearts, called branchial hearts, are dedicated to pumping blood through the gills, ...

Sep 09, 2024

ResusNation #80

Is That A Mouse in Your Mouth? Who knew mice could moonlight as medical marvels? Ancient Egyptians certainly did, popping dead mice into their mouths to ease toothaches. Yes, you read that right—mice as dental care! It sounds bizarre, but back then, it was considered a practical solution for a p...

Sep 02, 2024

ResusNation #79

Drowning in the Drool? What's up ResusaNation? Havee you ever wondered what Olympic swimmers and your mouth have in common? Turns out, they both deal with a lot of water! Brace yourselves for a fact that's about to make your jaws drop (and drool): The average human produces enough saliva in thei...

Aug 26, 2024

ResusNation #78

Medieval Fart Jars: A Stinky Solution to the Black Death In the annals of medical history, we find numerous strange and often misguided attempts to combat deadly diseases. One such peculiar practice from the Middle Ages stands out not for its pain or brutality, but for its unusual... aroma. The ...

Aug 19, 2024

ResusNation #77

Does Mummy Know Best? Mummy powder, a.k.a. "mumia" or "mummia"... ...was indeed used in European medicine from the Middle Ages through parts of the early modern period. This practice stemmed from a combination of misunderstanding, superstition, and the high regard for ancient Egyptian culture a...

Aug 12, 2024

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