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An Inaugural Dissertation on Compression of the Brain From Concussion: Submitted to the Public Examination of the Faculty of Physic, Under the ... in the State of New-York (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Exploring the unsettled science of brain injury in a historic dissertation
This edition presents an inaugural essay on compression of the brain from concussion, a work that debates the causes, symptoms, and treatment of brain injuries in a medical era before modern neurology.
It contrasts concussion with compression, questions old theories, and argues for a careful, humane approach to patient care.
Readers will encounter early medical reasoning about remote and proximate causes, clinical signs after head trauma, and the struggle to define effective cures. The text challenges established practice and invites critical thinking about how physicians understood the brain and how they chose interventions.
- Definitions and symptoms described in historical case contexts.
- Arguments about the roles of concussion, compression, and vitals in patient outcomes.
- Rhetorical critique of practices and a call for more careful, humane care.
- Foundational ideas that influenced later debates in brain injury treatment.
Ideal for readers of medical history, philosophy of surgery, and the evolution of neurology.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the nuanced and intricate subject of concussions and related conditions, using meticulous research and extensive analysis to challenge the conventional understanding held by the medical community for centuries. The author delves into the historical context surrounding the study of concussions, providing a comprehensive examination of past theories and practices. Through a critical examination of existing literature, the book sheds new light on the nature of concussions, their causes, and the most effective treatments. This groundbreaking work challenges prevailing dogmas, presenting a fresh perspective that will undoubtedly shape future research and clinical approaches to this prevalent condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332784035_0
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