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The practice of lobotomies, which caused severe harm to patients, was historically celebrated and even awarded a Nobel Prize.

HealthcareHistoryOct 17, 2026score 0.292 posts · 1 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses the controversial history of lobotomies, highlighting how a procedure that caused severe harm to patients was once celebrated and even awarded a Nobel Prize. It raises questions about the ethics of medical practices and the recognition of harmful treatments.

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The practice of lobotomies, which caused severe harm to patients, was historically celebrated and even awarded a Nobel Prize.
Parent: Medical EthicsEntity: LobotomyImpact: negativeDate: Oct 17, 2026Target: The ethical justification for awarding the Nobel Prize to the inventor of lobotomies

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The Man Who Invented The Lobotomy Won A Nobel Prize For It. The Medical World Celebrated. https://econopass.com/lobotomy-nobel-prize/ He drilled into skulls, won the Nobel Prize, and the medical world applauded. The patients had no voice left to disagree. #lobotomy #medicalhistory #nobelprize
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#lobotomy#medicalhistory#nobelprize
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He drilled into skulls, won the Nobel Prize, and the medical world applauded. The patients had no voice left to disagree. #lobotomy #medicalhistory #NobelPrize https://econopass.com/lobotomy-nobel-prize/
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#lobotomy#medicalhistory#nobelprize