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An Introduction to Gastro-Enterology

1st Edition
January 1, 1947
James Dunlop Lickley
English
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An Introduction to Gastro-Enterology: A Clinical Study of the Structure and Functions of the Human Alimentary Tube covers the diagnosis and treatment of alimentary tube disorders. This book is organized into four parts encompassing 19 chapters that evaluate the basic structure, divisions, and vascular arrangements of alimentary tube. Some of the topics covered in the book are the vascular and nervous functions of the alimentary tube; its lining membrane and the disposition of its abdominal part; mechanism of the preparatory, final digestive, and absorptive segments. Other chapters deal with the operations of the expulsive segments, the important features of the controlling nervous mechanism, and the implications of alimentary pain. The defense mechanisms unique to the alimentary tube are described. The last chapters are devoted to the useful clinical applications of the expulsive segments. The book can provide useful information to doctors, students, and researchers.

Andreas Vesalius Bruxellensis

1st Edition
January 1, 1947
John B. De C. M. Saunders + 1 more
English
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Andreas Vesalius Bruxellensis: The Bloodletting Letter of 1539 provides an insight into the knowledge of anatomy in that period. This book presents an overview of the development of the practice of venesection. This text discusses the discovery of the venous valves in the human body. Vesalius points out in this text the anatomical basis for the employment of phlebotomy. This book is liberally annotated to guide the readers. Medical historians will find this book extremely useful.

An Atlas of the Commoner Skin Diseases

3rd Edition
January 1, 1947
Henry C. G. Semon
English
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An Atlas of the Commoner Skin Diseases presents a collection of illustrations of dermatoses from the living subject in natural color. This 139-chapter text discusses the methods of treatment of the covered diseases. Considerable chapters are devoted to the differential diagnosis and treatment of numerous skin diseases, including acne, chilblains, dermatitis artefacta, generalized exfoliative dermatitis, psoriasis, gumma syphilis, lupus vulgaris, rosacea, scabies, and varicose ulcer. Other chapters describe the physical appearance of acne, alopecia areata, dermatitis artefacta, varicose, and herpes zoster. The remaining chapters tackle the diagnosis and clinical manifestations of other skin diseases. The book can provide useful information to the dermatologists, doctors, students, and researchers.

Mendip

2nd Edition
January 1, 1947
H. E. Balch
English
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Mendip: Cheddar, Its Gorge and Caves describes the landscape and historical background of the Swildon’s Hole at Priddy. This book is divided into nine chapters that discuss the Cox’s Cave and the story of discovery at Cheddar. It looks into the condition of the Gough’s cave and the archaeological findings made at the Long Hole which used to be the Romano-British cave dwelling. Some of the topics covered in the book are the description of the smaller caves and cave shelters of the Gorge; features of the Great Gorge of Cheddar; portrayal of the Swallets of the Cheddar system; the medieval and post-medieval history of Cheddar; and description of the Cooper’s Hole, Soldier’s Hole, and Sugarloaf Rock. Other chapters examine the rock formations and rivers inside the White Spot cave, as well as the types of fossils found in the Bone Hole. The physical characteristics of the tools made of stone found in the caves are presented. The last chapter is devoted to a detailed description of the trails going inside the caves at Cheddar. The book can provide useful information to archaeologists, mountain climbers, explorers, students, and researchers.

Advances in Protein Chemistry

1st Edition
Volume 2
January 1, 1945
M.L. Anson + 1 more
English
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Advances in Protein Chemistry

1st Edition
Volume 1
January 1, 1944
M.L. Anson + 1 more
English
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India and the Far East

3rd Edition
January 1, 1944
James Stevens Simmons + 2 more
English
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Global Epidemiology: A Geography of Disease and Sanitation, Volume I presents a survey of the medical, health, and sanitary conditions of various geographic areas of the world. The book brings together certain data, based on surveys made for the Medical Department of the United States Army. This volume includes medical information about India, the Far East, and the Pacific area. The text aims to provide vital information to meet the problems of international health and the spread of disease. The monograph will be of use to epidemiologists, health workers, physicians, and public health experts.

Sternal Puncture

2nd Edition
January 1, 1943
A. Piney + 1 more
English
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Sternal Puncture: A Method of Clinical and Cytological Investigation, Second Edition covers the study of the life history of the blood; clarifies problems in hematology; and observes the reactions of the formative elements of the blood to infection and to other abnormal states of the body. Chapters are devoted to the discussion on the myelogram and hemogram procedures; different infective diseases of the blood and various anemias; and a detailed description of the technique of sternal puncture. Hematologists, cytologists, and students of medicine will find the book very useful.

A Theory That Any Organism Is a Single Chemical Molecule

1st Edition
January 1, 1941
T. L. Cleave
English
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A Theory that any Organism is a Single Chemical Molecule focuses on the reactions, transformations, properties, technologies, and approaches involved in the study of molecules. The book first underscores the reasons in saying that a multicellular organism is in reality fundamentally unicellular. The text then elaborates on the molecular conception of organisms, including unicellular plant organism, multicellular plant organism, and a unicellular animal organism and a multicellular animal organism. The publication also highlights the molecular conception of neoplasms. The manuscript also takes a look at the explanation of other activities in an organism by the molecular theory. Discussions focus on embryonic development, animal heart, movement, pleasure and pain, and mind. The publication is a reliable source of data for readers interested in the structure and composition of organisms.

Diseases of the Urethra and Penis

1st Edition
January 1, 1940
E. D'Arcy McCrea
English
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Diseases of the Urethra and Penis provides information pertinent to the diseases of the urethra and penis. This book discusses the structure as well as the development of the urethra and penis. Organized into 16 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the anatomy of the penis and urethra. This text then examines the origin of certain developmental abnormalities of the urethra and the penis, including the defects resulting from the polar dichotomy, local malformations, hermaphroditism, and defects due to polar hypogenesis. Other chapters consider the pathology of the various congenital malformations of the urethra and penis. This book discusses as well the etiology, pathology, and treatment of various diseases of the urethra, including acute urethritis, stricture of the urethra, periurethritis, tumors of the urethra, and schistosomiasis of the urethra. The final chapter deals with the etiology, pathology, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of priapism. This book is a valuable resource for physicians.