How have medicines changed since ancient time?
Medicines in ancient times were comparable to the homeopathic cures that are available today. Prescription medicines began in the late 19th century and many of today's hard core drugs were legal to use at that time. Bayer is one of the oldest pharmaceutical companies in America and sold prescription heroin, cocaine, morphine etc. Alongside the big pharmaceuticals elixirs' and tonics were created and sold by travelling doctors that promised fixes to every kind of ailment out there. They also used a lot of experimental equipment like blue lights to heal people with no proof of efficacy. Today's medicines go through rigorous testing phases before they are passed by the FDA for distribution through our network of doctors. Every bottle comes with a small leaflet of information about the drug's use, dosage and possible side effects. They seem so much safer to use, however, the disturbing side effects that may arise make people wonder if it's even worth taking. So, they turn to the homeopaths for a more earth friendly path to wellness. So medicines have come full circle since ancient times. But, the pharmaceutical companies will always be here.
What does the letters "MBChB" "CCFP" mean?
MBChB: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees, which are awarded in the U.K. and other countries (such as New Zealand and South Africa) after 5 years of what is analogous to a combined undergraduate-graduate course of study. CCFP (certificate, college of family physicians) BSc (Bachelor of Science) MMed (Master of Medicine)