An examination of the evidence for the existence of.
Paleopathology is a favorite topic of osteoarchaeology students and professors alike. In fact, I teach an entire course just on this topic. So in this module, we clearly cannot cover all of the topics within paleopathology. Rather we have chosen three interesting case studies about trauma, infection and a vitamin deficiency. And shortly, we'll provide you with an introduction to bone biology.
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As the Tier One Canada Research Chair in The Bioarchaeology of Human Disease, I have firmly established myself as a world expert on the paleopathology of metabolic bone disease with particular recognition for my work on vitamin D deficiency. My work is interdisciplinary and in addition to an ongoing research program on aspects of rickets and osteomalacia, recent work will facilitate.
Paleopathology is the study of the evidence of trauma, disease, and congenital defects in human remains. Archaeologists, geneticists, and physical anthropologists, conduct paleopathology studies in order to evaluate the effects of disease upon ancient populations. Often, such research is conducted to garner more information about the biological and genetic characteristics of prehistoric or.
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Currently, Van Schaik is balancing three different projects: finishing her medical education; wrapping up her medical honors thesis on paleopathology; and defending her PhD research, which explores diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic decision-making in Greco-Roman medicine. To an outsider, these three endeavors may seem distinct from one another, but for Van Schaik, they all relate to her.