A Treatise on Fever by Southwood Smith

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Author Smith, Southwood, 1788-1861
Title A Treatise on Fever
Note Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "A Treatise on Fever" by Southwood Smith is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work focuses on the practical study of fever, aiming to elucidate its phenomena and develop effective treatment strategies based on careful observation and empirical evidence gathered at the London Fever Hospital. At the start of the treatise, Dr. Southwood Smith outlines the significant gaps in understanding fever despite centuries of study. He emphasizes the necessity for a detailed and systematic investigation into the disease's nature, symptoms, and the physiological mechanisms involved. The opening sections discuss the historical context of fever theories, highlighting the ongoing debates among respected physicians, and sets forth the author's aspiration to contribute to the collective knowledge of this critical health issue through his own clinical experiences and observations. Smith aims to improve diagnosis and treatment by thoroughly examining both the symptoms and underlying conditions of fever. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Subject Fever
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EBook-No. 60419
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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