Medical History & Records 1

Offers reflections, provocative questions, and practical strategies for ethical, responsible approaches to health history. In Do Less Harm, editors Courtney E. Thompson and Kylie M. Smith bring toge……続きを見る

This insightful collection highlights the ethical, legal and societal issues associated with the increasing role played by artificial intelligence (AI) in medical biobanks, a key research resource i……続きを見る

In "Elements of Surgery," Robert Liston presents a comprehensive exploration of surgical principles and techniques that would lay the groundwork for the practice of surgery in the 19th century. Este……続きを見る

In "The Sweating Sickness," John Caius offers a vivid and meticulously detailed account of a mysterious and often devastating illness that afflicted England in the 16th century. Written in a scienti……続きを見る

In "An Essay on the Shaking Palsy," published in 1817, James Parkinson presents a groundbreaking exploration of a disorder that would later bear his nameーParkinson's disease. This seminal work, cha……続きを見る

In "Fasting Girls: Their Physiology and Pathology," William A. Hammond meticulously explores the complex interplay between fasting, health, and society through a lens of medical analysis and histori……続きを見る

In "Clinical Investigations on Squint," C. Schweigger embarks on a comprehensive exploration of strabismus, providing not only meticulous clinical observations but also a synthesis of existing resea……続きを見る

In "The Present Method of Inoculating for the Small-Pox," Thomas Dimsdale presents a groundbreaking treatise that details the practice and efficacy of smallpox inoculation in the 18th century. Writt……続きを見る

William Harvey's "An Anatomical Disquisition on the Motion of the Heart & Blood in Animals" (1628) is a groundbreaking work that radically transformed the understanding of human physiology and anato……続きを見る

In "A Treatise on the Plague and Yellow Fever," James Tytler delves into the scientific understanding and social implications surrounding two of history's most infamous diseases. Drawing upon both e……続きを見る

In "The Growth of Medicine from the Earliest Times to About 1800," Albert H. Buck meticulously chronicles the evolution of medical practices and theories from ancient civilizations through the thres……続きを見る

In "Scurvy, Past and Present," Alfred F. Hess embarks on a thorough examination of scurvy, intertwining historical accounts with contemporary medical insights. The book offers a detailed narrative t……続きを見る

In 'Elements of Surgery', Robert Liston presents a pioneering exploration of surgical techniques and principles during the early 19th century. His meticulous prose marries detailed anatomical illust……続きを見る

In "A Treatise upon the Small-Pox," Richard Blackmore offers a groundbreaking examination of one of the era's most feared diseases, delivering a comprehensive analysis of smallpox through a medical,……続きを見る

Hippocrates' "Aphorisms" stands as a cornerstone of medical literature, blending concise, poignant observations with philosophical reflections on the art of healing. Written in a classical Greek sty……続きを見る

In "Currents and Counter-Currents in Medical Science," Oliver Wendell Holmes presents a compelling critique of medical practices and philosophies prevailing in the 19th century. Employing a blend of……続きを見る

In "Instruments of Reduction," Hippocrates articulates a pioneering approach to medicine, intertwining clinical observations with a rigorous analytical framework. This work stands at the intersectio……続きを見る

In "On Epidemics," Hippocrates, often hailed as the father of medicine, presents a foundational text in the field of epidemiology. This work systematically examines the interplay between environment……続きを見る

In "On Fractures," Hippocrates presents a foundational text in the field of orthopedic medicine, exploring various types of fractures, their treatment, and the healing process. With a blend of obser……続きを見る

In "A Practical Method as Used for the Cure of the Plague in London in 1665," Charles Scarborough delves into the medical practices and philosophies of the 17th century, providing an invaluable acco……続きを見る

Frederick Russell White's "A Treatise on Medical Astrology" offers a profound exploration of the intersection between astrology and medicine, positing that celestial influences can profoundly impact……続きを見る

In "The Essentials of the Art of Medicine," Alfred Stillé crafts a seminal exploration of medical practice, intertwining clinical acumen with the humanistic elements essential to patient care. Throu……続きを見る

In "William Harvey," Sir D'Arcy Power delves into the life and contributions of the renowned 17th-century physician, best known for his groundbreaking discovery of the circulation of blood. Power em……続きを見る

In "Cases of Organic Diseases of the Heart," John Collins Warren presents a pioneering collection of clinical observations that delineate the manifestations and complexities of cardiac ailments from……続きを見る

In "Old-Time Makers of Medicine," James J. Walsh presents a compelling exploration of the pioneering figures who shaped the field of medicine from antiquity to the modern era. Walsh's engaging narra……続きを見る

In "A Discourse on the Plague," Richard Mead provides a meticulous examination of the bubonic plague, interweaving medical analysis with reflections on societal response to epidemics. Written in the……続きを見る

In "Observations on the Causes, Symptoms, and Nature of Scrofula or King's Evil, Scurvy, and Cancer," John Kent delves into the complex interplay between disease and the human condition during a per……続きを見る

In "The √Üsculapian Labyrinth Explored; Or, Medical Mystery Illustrated," William Taplin embarks on an intricate journey through the complex world of medical science. Using a style rich in both scho……続きを見る

In "An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae," Edward Jenner presents a groundbreaking exploration of vaccination, specifically the relationship between cowpox and smallpox. W……続きを見る

In "Medical Women," Sophia Jex-Blake navigates the socio-cultural landscape of 19th-century medicine, advocating for women's rightful place within the profession. Jex-Blake employs a compelling narr……続きを見る