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Ryan Peterson

Ryan Peterson is an independent writer in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the history of surgery and early medical practices. He worked as a museum docent and contributed articles to regional historical society bulletins before moving into freelance research. Peterson took bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history.

Is Trepanning Still Used Today?Procedures
What Is Xenotransplantation and How Does It Work?Procedures
How Long Does an Embolization Procedure Take?Procedures
How Did They Treat Appendicitis in the Past?Healthcare
What Is an Invasive Procedure in Medicine?Procedures
Can You Reattach a Hand? The Science Behind the Procedure Procedures
Will AI Replace Surgeons: Separating Hype From Reality Healthcare
How Long Does It Take to Cremate a Human Body?Healthcare
How Sharp Are Scalpels? A Look at the Cutting Edge Procedures
How Long Is Someone Knocked Out For?Safety
What Is a Scalpel Used For in Surgery and Beyond?Procedures
What Is the Bag Called That Collects Poop?Procedures
Why Was Anesthesia Invented and How It Changed Surgery Procedures
What Are Medical Scissors Called? Types Explained Healthcare
How Did Plastic Surgery Start? Ancient Origins to Today Healthcare
How Was Anesthesia Discovered? The True Story Healthcare
What Do They Do with Amputated Limbs After Surgery?Healthcare
What Is a Scrub Person in Surgery? Role & Duties Healthcare
What Does an Anesthesiologist Do?Healthcare
When Were Stitches Invented? Origins of Surgical Sutures Healthcare
When Was Laparoscopic Surgery Invented?Procedures
Do Glass Eyes Move? How Ocular Prosthetics Work Procedures
Which Way Does the Bedpan Go? Proper Placement Explained Healthcare
How Has Surgery Changed Over Time?Healthcare
Why Are Pigs Used for Xenotransplantation?Pets & Farm
What Is a Non-Invasive Procedure in Medicine?Procedures
What Is the Difference Between a Procedure and Surgery?Healthcare
When Was the First Nose Job Performed?Procedures
Do Bodies Sit Up During Cremation?Procedures
Are You Awake During a Knee Replacement?Procedures