A classic, indexed collection of Mayo Clinic medical papers from 1914
This volume gathers a wide range of early 20th‑century studies from clinicians at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Edited by Mrs. M. H. Mellish, it presents original articles and discussions on topics from ophthalmology to surgery, thyroid research, stomach disorders, and cancer treatment. The work serves as a window into the era’s medical thought, methods, and clinical debates.
This edition compiles stand‑alone articles and abridged discussions to show how researchers connected topics across disciplines. Readers will encounter foundational clinical observations, evolving surgical techniques, and the debates that shaped early modern medicine. It is a reference for historians of medicine as well as practitioners curious about historical approaches to diagnosis and care.
- Delves into surgical treatment, diagnosis, and pathology of eye and orbit conditions
- Covers cancer topics, including epithelioma of the lids, radium versus surgery, and goiter challenges
- Examines stomach diseases, ulcers, and related radiologic and surgical perspectives
- Explores thyroid function, goiter, and related endocrine topics
- Includes sections on renal and urinary tract issues, prostate concerns, and general surgical practice
- Provides editor’s note and index for easy navigation through a large, multipart volume
Ideal for readers of medical history, archival research, and those studying the evolution of clinical reasoning and surgical technique in the early Mayo Clinic era.