The Scars of Venus

The Scars of Venus
Author: J.David Oriel
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 144712068X

In the last decade of the 15th century a new and deadly disease called Morbus Gallicus, or syphilis, appeared and spread rapidly throughout Europe. The effects of syphilis were so severe that it, and those suffering from it, where regarded with horror and despair. It is difficult for the modern reader to appreciate the fog of confusion which surrounded sexually transmitted diseases in earlier times. Those suffering with these diseases were often condemned as victims of their own "sinful lust of the flesh"; a judgement attitude which hindered most of the early attempts at control and treatment. Despite this general attitude, there were some doctors who persevered in their attempts to understand the causes and discover treatments for syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases. The Scars of Venus is illustrated with pictures of people, places, instruments and documents. It presents the historical background and achievements of the early venereologists through to the current venereologists' fight against HIV. This book will be of interest to anyone concerned with venereal diseases: doctors, nurses, counsellors, laboratory workers, medical historians, and those working in the areas of public/world health and the spread of infectious diseases.

Clinical Embryology

Clinical Embryology
Author: Robert Carachi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319261584

This comprehensive atlas is unique in combining information on the embryological development of the human with detailed presentation of the congenital malformations encountered in clinical practice. As a consequence it will not only assist practitioners and trainees in recognizing and evaluating malformations, but also enable them to understand how a malformation has developed and to explain the mystery of congenital malformations to relatives and patients. The book is organized according to anatomic region, with additional chapters on hernias, tumors, lymphogenesis and lymphatic malformations. According to WHO statistics, each year congenital anomalies result in approximately 3.2 million birth defect-related disabilities worldwide. All too often, however, training in embryology is now a neglected area, and medical graduates frequently lack confidence in their knowledge of the field. Clinical Embryology: An Atlas of Congenital Malformations will help to rectify this deficit and to ensure that malformations are comprehended and managed appropriately. It will be of value for postgraduate trainees in pediatric surgery, pediatrics, and neonatology, undergraduate medical students, and general practitioners/family physicians.

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Author: Gerd Gross
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 896
Release: 2011-08-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3642146635

This comprehensive, up-to-date reference book is intended to serve as the standard guide in the field. It covers the epidemiology and etiology of the various sexually transmitted infections and associated diseases, reviews novel diagnostic methods, and discusses in depth both new and established treatment methods. An important part of the book is devoted to prevention and particularly to immunoprevention by vaccination. Related issues such as sexual abuse, psychosocial aspects, and economic and political considerations are also included. The expertise of many worldwide renowned specialists and superb color illustrations make this book a valuable resource for practitioners from a variety of medical disciplines. It has a reader-friendly structure with “core messages” and “take-home pearls”.

Lesser Writings of Samuel Hahnemann

Lesser Writings of Samuel Hahnemann
Author: R E Dudgeon, MD
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Homeopathy
ISBN: 9788131909379

This is the first book to pull together all of Hahnemann's other writings. It contains a number of valuable essays including his first major essay that defined homeopathy "essay on new curative principles for ascertaining the curative power of drugs " and many more. Experience for yourself Hahnemann's genius and genuine philanthropy in "Similia similibus curantur".

Advanced Treatise on Herbology

Advanced Treatise on Herbology
Author: Edward E. Shook
Publisher: Health Research Books
Total Pages: 500
Release: 1998-12-31
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780787307899

Sample contents: Abnormal bone growth; Abortion, to prevent; Acne; Anemia; Weak Heart; Animal Heal Selves; Ankle Sprain; Appendicitis; Arteries, hard; Asthma; Athletes' Foot; Bad Blood; Bad Breath; Bronchitis; Bruises; Bladder; Burns; Ca.