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Medical Observations And Inquiries - Softcover

T. Cadell And E. Johnston

 
9780461316131: Medical Observations And Inquiries

Synopsis

Medical Observations And Inquiries. A compilation of 18th-century medical case reports assembled by a Society of Physicians in London, this volume curates a cross-section of clinical observations, surgical notes, and medico-philosophical reflections. Contents range from obstetric anomalies such as a prolapsed uterus with a vesical stone to unusual extra-uterine pregnancy cases, aneurysm dissections, emphysema from internal causes, and rare pharyngeal obstructions. The volume showcases investigations into inoculation against smallpox, the management of chronic diseases like diabetes and venereal nodules with mezereon, and experiments with cicuta (hemlock) as a therapeutic agent. It includes procedural studies on wound management (paracentesis thoracis), extraction instruments, and the use of blisters for urinary incontinence. A notable feature is the extensive plates illustrating anatomical findings. Collected letters and communications from physicians across Britain reflect the era’s emphasis on careful observation, documentation, and cautious inference in medical practice, marking an important snapshot of 18th-century clinical science and biomedical debate.

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