Discover the content of
Philatelia Medica 218
Selected reading samples with fascinating insights into the mysterious lymphatic system – the often underestimated network of our body.
All contributions are richly illustrated with philatelic material – ideal for anyone interested in both philately and medical topics.
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TABLE of CONTENT:
SAMPLE READING 1
“When the Lymph Flows and the Stamp Sticks” – a Satirical Column
An invisible network in the body and small works of art on paper – what do the lymphatic system and philately have in common? More than one might think. Researchers have given the inconspicuous lymphatic system new significance and made it a key topic in Alzheimer’s and cancer research. This is precisely the message of the column in PM 218: what science has achieved, philatelists should also dare to attempt – looking ahead, questioning old routines, and exploring new paths. For those who merely administer the stamp turn it into a fossil. Those who dare keep it alive – and make it stick to the future rather than the past.
SAMPLE READING 2
What Our Lymphatic System Really Does
Silent, invisible, yet indispensable: this article clearly explains what the lymphatic system accomplishes – from fluid transport and immune defense to its role in cancer diagnostics – and invites readers to explore this often-overlooked network. The reflections are philatelically illustrated: stamps, cancellations, and covers serve as narrative anchors that make the medical content more tangible and vivid.
READING SAMPLE 3
Hemolymph of Insects
Small, colorless, yet full of secrets: hemolymph is the elixir of life for insects – a mix of nourishment, healing, and defense that even offers approaches for new medicines. How flour beetles, bees, or silkworms secure their survival is explained in this article in a way that is both clear and engaging. Philatelically illustrated with stamps, cancellations, and covers, the reflections become narrative anchors that connect biology and philately in surprising ways.
