Radium, October 1915, Vol 6 Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
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- New

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- Title
- Radium, October 1915, Vol 6 Classic Reprint
- Author
- William Herron Cameron
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330542738
- ISBN 13
- 9781330542736
- Item weight
- 123 grams
Radium therapy in 1915: a practical look at how this new element was used to ease symptoms and influence treatment choices.
This edition compiles case observations, medical opinions, and literature reviews to map the potential and limits of radium and related therapies. It also discusses comparisons with X-ray treatment and the evolving view of when and how radium might fit into care for cancer and noncancer conditions.
The material presents a wide range of clinical notes, from patient improvements to cautions about risks. It surveys experts, experiments, and reported results to help readers understand the state of the science and the uncertainties of early radium use. The tone is clinical and reflective, aiming to guide physicians and informed readers through the debates of the time.
- Reports on patient responses to radium in rheumatic diseases, including noted diuretic and stimulant effects.
- Discussion of uterine and bladder cancer cases, with views on when radium therapy may be appropriate or insufficient.
- Comparisons between radium and Roentgen (X-ray) therapy, including potential benefits and drawbacks.
- Observations on procedure details, treatment ranges, and the importance of careful selection and monitoring.
Ideal for readers of early cancer therapy discussions and medical history enthusiasts seeking a snapshot of radium's clinical promise and limits.
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