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- Page navigation anchor for The role of astronomy in medicineThe role of astronomy in medicineI very much enjoyed Tim's article and in response to his challenge of how he can apply astronomy to his work I would perhaps refer to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales where the Doctor of Physic:"With us there was a doctor of physic.In all this world ne was there noon him likTo speak of physic and surgery,For he was grounded in astronomy"Once the physician knew the time of his patient's birth he knew where to start by computing the position of heavenly bodies at birth and at the onset of the ailment, thus armed he could make his diagnosis and advise on treatment, including the best day for blood-letting. I wonder how long it will be before the algorithms driving AI solutions will utilise this knowledge.Competing Interests: None declared.