Author: Daniel Carr (M.D.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Observations on Consumption of the Lungs; Shewing Its Perfect Curability, in the Majority of Cases
Author: Daniel Carr (M.D.)Observations on Consumption of the Lungs; shewing the perfect curability, in the majority of cases
Author: Daniel C. CARRTreatise on Pulmonary Consumption
Author: James SandersPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780483379220
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Excerpt from Treatise on Pulmonary Consumption: In Which a New View of the Principles of Its Treatment Is Supported by Original Observations on Every Period of the Disease Where science IS Imperfect, specious opi nions too often usurp the authority of sound principles, and the proceedings of the artist are dictated by caprice, supposition, or fan cy. This is strikingly exemplified m the, treatment of lphthisis pulmonalis. Here every one has some favourite remedy, which he prescribes without regard to age, sex, peculiarity of constitution, or period of the disease. The Author of the present Treatise is far from presuming, that he can accomplish the necessary reformation, but, that the afi'ec tion be systematically investigated, that the more important doctrines and opinions of physicians concerning the naturelof it be examined with the most' candid freedom, and that the treatment of, it be improved, is What he most Solicitously desires; and if his feeble efforts have even any influence in directing the attention of men of genius and learning, or contribute in any way to the attainment of this object, most interest ing to humanity, he will not have labour-l ed in vain.. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Diseases in the District of Maine 1772 - 1820
Author: Richard J. KahnPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190053267
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Jeremiah Barker practiced medicine in rural Maine up until his retirement in 1818. Throughout his practice of fifty years, he documented his constant efforts to keep up with and contribute to the medical literature in a changing medical landscape, as practice and authority shifted from historical to scientific methods. He performed experiments and autopsies, became interested in the new chemistry of Lavoisier, risked scorn in his use of alkaline remedies, studied epidemic fever and approaches to bloodletting, and struggled to understand epidemic fever, childbed fever, cancer, public health, consumption, mental illness, and the "dangers of spirituous liquors." Dr. Barker intended to publish his Diseases in the District of Maine 1772-1820 by subscription - advance pledges to purchase the published volume - but for reasons that remain uncertain, that never happened. For the first time, Barker's never before published work has been transcribed and presented in its entirety with extensive annotations, a five-chapter introduction to contextualize the work, and a glossary to make it accessible to 21st century general readers, genealogists, students, and historians. This engaging and insightful new publication allows modern readers to reimagine medicine as practiced by a rural physician in New England. We know much about how elite physicians practiced 200 years ago, but very little about the daily practice of an ordinary rural doctor, attending the ordinary rural patient. Barker's manuscript is written in a clear and engaging style, easily enjoyed by general readers as well as historians, with extensive footnotes and a glossary of terms. Barker himself intended his book to be "understood by those destitute of medical science."
A Few Words of Friendly Caution to the Tories in the Two Houses of Parliament
Author: T. B.Publisher:
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Category : Catholic emancipation
Languages : en
Pages : 850
Book Description
British Museum Catalogue of printed Books
Author: The Lancet London
Author: The Lancet
Author: Catalogue of Printed Books in the Library of the British Museum ...
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed BooksPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1058
Book Description
How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease
Author: United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon GeneralPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
This report considers the biological and behavioral mechanisms that may underlie the pathogenicity of tobacco smoke. Many Surgeon General's reports have considered research findings on mechanisms in assessing the biological plausibility of associations observed in epidemiologic studies. Mechanisms of disease are important because they may provide plausibility, which is one of the guideline criteria for assessing evidence on causation. This report specifically reviews the evidence on the potential mechanisms by which smoking causes diseases and considers whether a mechanism is likely to be operative in the production of human disease by tobacco smoke. This evidence is relevant to understanding how smoking causes disease, to identifying those who may be particularly susceptible, and to assessing the potential risks of tobacco products.