Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 028211839X ISBN 13: 9780282118396
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This work takes aim at a centuries-old debate within medical science: the benefits of mercury in treating disease. The author, a leading 19th-century physician known for his work in public health, presents an extensive examination of the evidence against mercury, calling into question its use for conditions ranging from syphilis to pneumonia. The book delves into specific case studies, historical accounts, and the author's own clinical observations to illustrate the dangers of administering mercury. It challenges the prevailing medical orthodoxy of the time and argues that many of the supposed benefits of mercury are actually detrimental to patients. The author's rigorous approach and extensive research make this book a valuable contribution to the field of pharmacology. It sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding mercury and its use in medical practice, offering a more rational and evidence-based approach to treating disease. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 028211839X ISBN 13: 9780282118396
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 028211839X ISBN 13: 9780282118396
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.