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A Historical Correlation of Medical Advancements with Socio-Political and Technological Epochs

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Modern medicine relies on observing clinical symptoms and tracking disease progression, enabling rational diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Since the prehistoric era, medicine has advanced through observation, experimentation, and innovation, resulting in effective treatments and longer life spans. However, despite these successes, many diseases still challenge modern medicine. Our main argument is that medical progress is shaped by the interdependence between medicine, socio-political stability, and technological development. To demonstrate this, we analyzed major databases from prehistoric to modern times and conducted a narrative review of secondary sources. We found that transformative eras; from Imhotep's promotion of natural disease causes in ancient Egypt to Hippocrates' reforms in Greece and Avicenna's contributions in the Middle Ages align with strong socio-political contexts. In recent times, technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, have driven new developments like robotic-assisted surgery and genetic medicine in the Global North. Therefore, our review concludes that robust socio-political and technological environments are crucial for medical advancement, forging a dynamic relationship between medicine, politics, and technology.

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Advancements Era Evolution Modern Modern Medicine Postmodern

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Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Science

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2(3), (2025)

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68-76

Published

23-09-2025

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Ojo, O. B. (2025). A Historical Correlation of Medical Advancements with Socio-Political and Technological Epochs. Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, 2(3), 68-76. https://doi.org/10.69739/jahss.v2i3.998

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