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Drops of History: Urinalysis in Antiquity and the Middle Ages
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Session Purpose
To provide medical laboratory professionals with a historical overview of urinalysis, tracing its origins from ancient civilizations through the Middle Ages to the early modern period, and highlighting its role in shaping diagnostic medicine.
Key Objectives
- Explain the etymology of “urine” and its cultural significance in ancient societies.
- Describe the diagnostic practices of early civilizations (Sumerians, Babylonians, Hindus, Egyptians, Greeks).
- Discuss the role of uroscopy in the Middle Ages and its influence on medical practice.
- Identify key developments in the Early Modern Period, including the introduction of chemical and microscopic methods.
- Appreciate the transition from symbolic and organoleptic testing to more systematic approaches.
Organizer
Chemichemi Health Services
Chemichemi Health Service is a dedicated platform committed to advancing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for healthcare providers. Established with a vision to make high-quality CPD accessible to all, we empower healthcare professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s dynamic medical landscape.