British and Foreign Medico-chirurgical Review: Or, Quarterly Journal of Practial Medicine and Surgery, Volume 17

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1856 - Medicine
 

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Page 324 - Human Osteology : comprising a Description of the Bones, with Delineations of the Attachments of the Muscles, the General and Microscopical Structure of Bone and its Development.
Page 349 - MR. JOHN HORSLEY. A CATECHISM OF CHEMICAL PHILOSOPHY; being a Familiar Exposition of the Principles of Chemistry and Physics. With Engravings on Wood. Designed for the Use of Schools and Private Teachers. Post 8vo. cloth, 6s. 6d.
Page 285 - ELEMENTS OF MEDICINE; a Compendious View of Pathology and Therapeutics, or the History and Treatment of Diseases. Second edition, revised.
Page 235 - The three epidemics were attended with a particular state of atmosphere, characterized by a prevalent mist — thin in high places, dense in low. During the height of the epidemic, in all cases the reading of the 'barometer was remarkably high, and the atmosphere thick.
Page 335 - ... could scarcely fail to interrupt and embarrass ; secondly, because the personal relations of private practice might render it difficult for him to fulfil with impartiality his frequent functions of complainant ; and, thirdly, because, with a view to the cordial goodwill and co-operation of his medical brethren, it is of paramount importance' that the officer of health should not be their rival in practice, and that his opportunities of admonitory intercourse with sick families should not even...
Page 333 - ... and to perform any other duties of a like nature which may be required of him...
Page 15 - We might multiply quotations of the above kind to almost any extent, but shall only add the opinion of Dr. CB Williams, who states, as the result of extensive experience, confirmed by a rational consideration of its mode of action, that " the pure, fresh oil from the liver of the cod is more beneficial in the treatment of pulmonary consumption than any agent, medicinal, dietetic, or regiminal that has yet been employed.
Page 91 - Fcp. 8vo. 5s. Lectures on the Diseases of Women and Children. By Dr. GS Bedford. 4th Edition. 8vo. 18s.
Page 333 - Every vestry and district board shall, from time to time, appoint one or more legally-qualified medical practitioner or practitioners, of skill and experience, to inspect and report periodically upon the sanitary condition of their parish or district, to ascertain the existence of diseases, more especially epidemics, increasing the...
Page 197 - The use of almond-oil and of olive oil was not followed by any remedial effect, but from cocoa-nut oil results were obtained almost as decided as from the oil of the liver of the cod, and the author believes it may turn out to be a useful substitute.

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