Medico-chirurgical Review and Journal of Medical Science, Volume 32; Volume 36

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S. Highley, 1840 - Medicine
 

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Page 328 - Homo Naturae minister, et interpres, tantum facit et intelligit quantum de Naturae ordine re vel mente observaverit : nee amplius sit, aut potest.
Page 53 - In some parts absorption had taken place, leaving small cavities in the muscular substance, varying from the size of a pin's head to that of a small pea ; these were all filled with pus.
Page 39 - I had some time ago under my care, a man affected with hemiplegia of the left side ; the palsy complete, without the least attempt at motion, except under the following circumstances : he was very much affected with yawning, and every time he yawned the paralytic arm was raised up, with a firm steady motion, until it was at right angles with his body (as he lay in bed on his back), the fore-arm a little bent inwards, so that his hand was above his forehead at its greatest elevation. The arm was raised...
Page 327 - He has paid me the highest compliments on my discoveries, and has, in fact, become a convert to my theory which I little expected. He has given up to me the whole of the business of the Pneumatic Hospital, and has sent to the editor of the Monthly Magazine a letter, to be published in November, in which I have the honour to be mentioned in the highest terms. Mrs Beddoes is the reverse of Dr Beddoes — extremely cheerful, gay, and witty; she is one of the most pleasing women I ever met with.
Page 319 - I was left much to myself when a child, and put upon no particular plan of study, and that I enjoyed much idleness at Mr. Coryton's school. I perhaps owe to these circumstances the little talents that I have, and their peculiar application. What I am I have made myself; I say this without vanity, and in pure simplicity of heart...
Page 331 - The sensation created by his first course of Lectures at the Institution, and the enthusiastic admiration which they obtained, is at this period scarcely to be imagined. Men of the first rank and talent, — the literary and the scientific, the practical and the theoretical, blue-stockings, and women of fashion, the old and the young, all crowded — eagerly crowded the...
Page 331 - Sir Joseph Banks, Count Rumford, and other distinguished philosophers, were present. The audience were highly gratified, and testified their satisfaction by general applause. ^Mr. Davy, who appears to be very young, acquitted himself admirably well. From the sparkling intelligence of his eye, his animated manner, and the tout ensemble, we have no doubt of his attaining distinguished excellence.
Page 287 - Licentiates in Surgery of any legally constituted College of Surgeons in the United Kingdom, and Graduates in Surgery of any University requiring residence to obtain Degrees, will be admitted for examination on producing their Diploma, Licence, or Degree, together with proofs of being twenty-one • years of age, and of having been occupied at least four years in the acquirement of professional knowledge.
Page 287 - Lectures, on each of the following subjects, viz. the Practice of Physic — Chemistry — Materia Medica — and Midwifery with Practical Instruction.
Page 266 - The most important rule to be remembered in employing opium for the cure of acute rheumatism is, that full and sufficient doses shall be exhibited.

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