Physiologic Dead Space

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Portrait of a child with Buruli ulcer by @claire_carswell

This is caused by an infection with mycobacterium ulcerans.

Buruli ulcer often starts as a painless swelling (nodule), a large painless area of induration (plaque) or a diffuse painless swelling of the legs, arms or face (oedema). The disease may progress with no pain and fever. Without treatment or sometimes during antibiotics treatment, the nodule, plaque or oedema will ulcerate within 4 weeks. Bone is occasionally affected, causing deformities.

This neglected tropical disease has been reported in 33 countries but transmission (and prevention) is poorly understood, and it is a very under-researched disease

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Illustration of an extensive submandibular surgical approach by @claire_carswell

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Illustration of Hansen’s disease, better known as #leprosy by @claire_carswell

It is caused by a long-term infection with mycobacterium leprae.

Hansen’s disease causes nerve damage, meaning that people experience repeated injury and infection to their extremities, leading to reabsorption - marked by shortening or loss - of their fingers and toes.

Hansen’s disease has a horrible history of stigmatisation, despite not being a very contagious disease, and is easily treated today. Unsurprisingly it is a #neglectedtropicaldisease - and predominantly impacts people in India, Brazil and Indonesia.

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Illustration of post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis by @claire_carswell

This is a maculopapular rash that develops in some people who recover from visceral leishmaniasis (also known as kala azar - ‘black fever’), a parasitic infection caused by the leishmania trypanosome. Visceral leishmaniasis is 95% fatal if left untreated, if a person recovers they can develop PKDL, which can lead to significant disfigurement.

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From Moores Hill College’s 1898 yearbook.

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On this day in literary history, May 26, 1897– Dracula, a Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, is published.

From our stacks: Illustrations from The Annotated Dracula. Dracula by Bram Stoker. Introduction, Notes, and Bibliography by Leonard Wolf. Art by Sätty. With Maps, Drawings, and Photographs. New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., 1975.

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Pencil illustration of polycystic kidney disease.

Ever wanted to own a piece of my art? Now you have a chance, I have donated this piece to Kidney Care U.K. to raise funds for World Kidney Day. Head over to their auction page to place a bid and support a great organisation

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Pencil illustration of polycystic kidney disease.

Ever wanted to own a piece of my art? Now you have a chance, I have donated this piece to Kidney Care U.K. to raise funds for World Kidney Day. Head over to their auction page to place a bid and support a great organisation

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There are three days left to bid on this!

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Pencil illustration of polycystic kidney disease.

Ever wanted to own a piece of my art? Now you have a chance, I have donated this piece to Kidney Care U.K. to raise funds for World Kidney Day. Head over to their auction page to place a bid and support a great organisation

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Léon: The Professional (1994), Dir. Luc Besson

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Photography by @nonalimmen

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Will She Rise Again?, Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, 1810–1820 (published 1863), Minneapolis Institute of Art: Prints and Drawings

Plate 80 Size: 5 5/8 x 7 ¼ in. (14.29 x 18.42 cm) (image) 9 ½ x 12 7/8 in. (24.13 x 32.7 cm) (sheet) Medium: Etching and aquatint

https://collections.artsmia.org/art/58098/

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Rabble, Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, 18th-19th century, Harvard Art Museums: Prints

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gray Collection of Engravings Fund

https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/278071

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L'ala nera o Il tocco dell'angelo by Roberto Ferri.

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Illustration of an extensive submandibular surgical approach by @claire_carswell

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Giacomo Del Po (1654 – 1726), Les Portes de l’Enfer - 1703/08