The American Practitioner and News. Vol. XXV. No. 3. Feb. 1, 1898 : A Semi-Monthly Journal of Medicine and Surgery

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Contributor:

Cottell, H. A. (Henry A.), 1847-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The American Practitioner and News, Vol. XXV, No. 3, February 1, 1898" by Various is a medical journal written in the late 19th century. This publication serves as a platform for medical professionals to share original articles, case reports, and discussions pertaining to advancements in medical science and practice. The topics covered range from the disuse of bloodletting to the treatment of various medical conditions using emerging therapies, reflecting the evolving understanding of medicine at that time. At the start of this volume, notable discussions include a paper by Rufus W. Griswold, M.D., about the waning practice of phlebotomy, which examines historical perspectives on bloodletting and raises questions about its necessity in modern practice. Additionally, Walter P. Ellis, M.D., introduces Taka-Diastase as a significant development in treating amylaceous dyspepsia, outlining its effectiveness based on patient cases. These opening pieces suggest a commitment to addressing contemporary medical debates while presenting new therapeutic insights relevant to the practice of medicine in the late 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-10-17