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Luis Leib, M.D. Archival Library Display
UT Southwestern Medical Center Library
Dr. Luis Leib (1931 – 1999) practiced obstetrics and gynecology at St. Paul Medical Center from 1975 until his death. He graduated from Southwestern Medical School in 1957. As a UT Southwestern faculty member, he taught thousands of students and was widely and affectionately respected by his peers as a gifted physician, teacher, and mentor. He also served as president of the Dallas County Medical Society. In 1997, UT Southwestern endowed a professorship in his name. Items in this display case were used by Dr. Leib while practicing medicine.
To view other images, please visit the online UT Southwestern Archives Collection
(http://utswlibrary.contentdm.oclc.org/).
What's in the case?
Obstetric Forceps (bottom center of case)
History shows that various instruments were used in midwifery when complications with the pregnancy resulted in stillbirth and potential maternal mortality. In the 17th Century, Peter Chamberlen ‘the elder’ (1560 – 1631), invented obstetric forceps, but kept them a family secret for years. This invention greatly enhanced the field of obstetrics. Interestingly, the original family forceps were not found until 1813 hidden in the family estate by the new owner.
Lack of a manufacturer marking makes it difficult to date and identify this particular set of forceps. The shape of the blades and the space between them near the handles closely resembles that of the Delee Simpson forceps. These forceps belonged to Dr. Leib and were later donated to the St. Paul Archives.
Gynograph (top of case)
First invented by Dr. Abner I. Weisman (born 1907, died 1990) in 1947, the gynograph provided a much needed solution to the cumbersome Rubin apparatus of the 1940’s. Gynographs were introduced into medicine in the early 1950’s, providing a safer way of performing radiologic examinations of the female reproductive organs. This gynograph delivers the same functionality as earlier versions. However, it was more compact, portable, and did not require electricity. This particular gynograph belonged to Dr. Luis Leib and was donated to the St. Paul Archives.
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MedlinePlus for Medical Professionals
This Prezi presentation was created as a way to introduce health professionals to MedlinePlus and promote it to their patients. The goal is to promote patient involvement in their healthcare as well as open the lines of communication between health professionals and their patients and families.
