[Healing current through a goiter. The life, work and after effects of the magic healer Bruno Gröning].
During the years between 1949 and 1959 the wonder healer Bruno Gröning (1906-1959) gripped the public and medical interest in Germany. He explained to be a descent of Jesus Christ, sending "healing waves" to end diseases and made a lot of money. Finally he was found guilty in letting a persuaded fan dying and was convicted. But before the end of the process he died of carcinoma, which had been operated in a regular clinic. Despite this obvious problem that Gröning demanded from his admirers refusing medical help but preferred it for his own health today his successors are still promoting his legacy.
Mildenberger
Florian
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Institut für Geschichte der Medizin, Lessingstrasse 2, 80336 München. florian.mildenberger@lrz.uni-muenchen.de
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