9780243972586 - Journal De Médecine, Vol 6: Traduit De L'anglois; Année 1786 Classic Reprint by Marie-gabriel Masuyer (3 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, drawing upon years of medical knowledge, offers new discoveries that improved the medical treatment of venereal disease in the 18th century. The author, a prominent medical doctor, believed that administering smaller doses of mercury, rather than large doses as was common at the time, was more effective. Moreover, this treatment caused fewer side effects that often left patients in a worse condition than their initial ailment. This book delves into the history of mercury treatment, explores its mechanisms, and shares case studies to support the benefits of smaller doses. Through this work, we see the evolution of treating venereal diseases and gain insights into the history of medicine, making this book essential reading for medical historians. 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.