On the Functions of the Sympathetic System of Nerves, as a Physiological Basis for a Rational System of Therapeutics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Meryon

9780666010971: On the Functions of the Sympathetic System of Nerves, as a Physiological Basis for a Rational System of Therapeutics (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666010978 ISBN 13: 9780666010971

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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Explore how the nervous system guides medicine in this foundational work for rational therapeutics.

This classic treatise argues that medicines work through specific nerve pathways, offering a framework to replace guesswork with reasoned action. It connects observations from experiments to a broader system of understanding how vaso-motor nerves influence organs and disease.

In clear, accessible language, the book frames a practical vision: medicines can be chosen for how they affect nerve fibers and blood vessels, not just for their general effects. It uses examples from nephritis, diuresis, and other conditions to illustrate how nerves shape therapeutic outcomes and why some drugs help while others harm.
What you will experience

A science‑driven view of how nerve activity controls organ function and circulation
Explanations of how different medicines interact with motor, sensory, and Remak nerve fibers
Discussion of alcohol, digitalis, diuretics, and other agents in the light of nervous influence
A call for a rational, evidence‑based approach to therapy that builds on observed facts

Ideal for readers of medical history and practitioners interested in the origins of a rational approach to therapeutics.

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