On the Functions of the Sympathetic System of Nerves, as a Physiological Basis for a Rational System of Therapeutics Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
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- Title
- On the Functions of the Sympathetic System of Nerves, as a Physiological Basis for a Rational System of Therapeutics Classic Reprint
- Author
- Edward Meryon
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331199271
- ISBN 13
- 9781331199274
- Item weight
- 224 grams
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
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