9780243564828 - The Half-Yearly Abstract of the Medical Sciences, Vol. 19: Being a Practical and Analytical Digest of the Contents of the Principal British and ... Months; January-... (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an overview of medical advances in the 19th century. It includes the discovery of quinine as a treatment for malaria, the use of chloroform as an anesthetic, the practice of bloodletting, and the development of vaccines for smallpox. The book explores the broader historical and cultural context of these discoveries, as well as their impact on medical practice and public health. The author discusses how these advances revolutionized the way diseases were treated and prevented, leading to a greater understanding of human health and the body's response to illness. This exploration of the origins of modern medical practices offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of medicine. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.