A practical, evidence-based approach to treating syphilis with small, tonic doses of mercury. This edition presents a rational framework for ongoing general treatment, aiming to support patients through all stages of the disease with steady, low-dose mercury alongside iodine and other measures.
The author argues for a uniform, tonic course rather than a patchwork of methods. It links clinical experience with laboratory ideas and explains how to balance drug choices, monitor response, and prevent relapse. The text also covers the role of iodine preparations, practical management of side effects, and the overall strategy for long-term care.
Ideal for readers seeking a historical, clinically grounded view of syphilis management and practical methods that emphasize steady, long-term care.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the practice of treating syphilis, arguing for a prolonged, small-dosage regimen of mercury to be adopted by all patients. The author, a 19th-century American physician, presents his clinical evidence for the efficacy and tonic effects of minute doses of mercury on the syphilitic body. He differentiates his work from contemporaries who believed mercury primarily acted to suppress symptoms rather than cure the disease, were skeptical of its tonic effects, and relied on larger, sporadic doses. He seeks to establish a reliable and patient-centric method for administering treatment and preventing relapse. The book highlights the value of ongoing empirical research in medicine, and argues for a rational and humane approach to the treatment of disease based on clinical observation. It demonstrates the ways in which the discovery of a drug's effects can be advanced through rigorous and attentive observation of patients over time. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282669478_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282669478
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 104 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.22 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk0282669477
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