The Evolution Of Modern Medicine (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162694023)

""The Evolution of Modern Medicine"" is a comprehensive book written by William Osler, a renowned physician and medical professor. The book discusses the development of modern medicine from its earliest origins to its current state. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of medicine, medical education, medical ethics, and the development of medical technology. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific period in the history of medicine. The first section covers the early history of medicine, including the practices of ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The second section covers the Middle Ages, when medicine was heavily influenced by religion and superstition. The third section covers the Renaissance, a period of great advancement in medicine, including the development of anatomy and the use of dissection. The fourth section covers the 18th and 19th centuries, when medicine became more scientific and evidence-based. The fifth section covers the 20th century, a period of rapid advancement in medical technology and the development of new drugs and treatments. The book also discusses the challenges faced by modern medicine, including the rising cost of healthcare and the ethical issues surrounding medical research and treatment.Overall, ""The Evolution of Modern Medicine"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of medicine and the development of modern healthcare. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the future of healthcare.Born in 1682, Morgagni studied at Bologna under Valsalva and Albertini. In 1711, he was elected professor of medicine at Padua. He published numerous anatomical observations and several smaller works of less importance. The great work which has made his name immortal in the profession, appeared in his eightieth year, and represents the accumulated experience of a long life. Though written in the form of letters, the work is arranged systematically and has an index of exceptional value. From no section does one get a better idea of the character and scope of the work than from that relating to the heart and arteries--affections of the pericardium, diseases of the valves, ulceration, rupture, dilation and hypertrophy and affections of the aorta are very fully described. The section on aneurysm of the aorta remains one of the best ever written.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Osler
ISBN-10: 1162694025
ISBN-13: 9781162694023
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 156
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.33d