The Mold in Dr. Florey's Coat

The Mold in Dr. Florey's Coat
Author: Eric Lax
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2015-06-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1627796444

The dramatic, untold story of the discovery of the first wonder drug, the men who led the way, and how it changed the modern world In his wonderfully engaging book, acclaimed author Eric Lax tells the real story behind the discovery and why it took so long to develop the drug. He reveals the reasons why credit for penicillin was misplaced, and why this astonishing achievement garnered a Nobel Prize but no financial rewards for the doctor that discovered it and the team that developed it. Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin in his London laboratory in 1928 ushered in a new age in medicine. But it took a team of Oxford scientists headed by Howard Florey and Ernst Chain four more years to develop it as the first antibiotic, and the most important family of drugs in the twentieth century. At once the world was transformed -- major bacterial scourges such as blood poisoning and pneumonia, scarlet fever and diphtheria, gonorrhea and syphilis were defeated. Penicillin helped to foster not only a medical revolution but a sexual one as well. The Mold in Dr. Florey's Coat is the compelling story of the passage of medicine from one era to the next and of the eccentric individuals whose participation in this extraordinary accomplishment has, until now, remained largely unknown. "Admirable, superbly researched . . . perhaps the most exciting tale of science since the apple dropped on Newton's head." -- Simon Winchester, The New York Times

Destiny and Decision

Destiny and Decision
Author: Fred R. Zimmerman
Publisher: Hamilton Books
Total Pages: 673
Release: 2013-08-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0761860754

In this autobiography of a Christian minister, Fred R. Zimmerman tells the story of his life on the stage of world events that affected him either directly or indirectly. Born to be a minister, he first became aware of his calling early on in his boyhood. Orphaned at eighteen months during the flu pandemic of 1918–19, he was fortunate enough to be adopted by a childless couple. In their capacity as committed church-going Christians, he was wisely nurtured in his mission to become a minister. During his college and seminary years, crises accompanying this destiny began to arise. As his ministry developed through the years, destiny and decision became the yoke (Matthew 11:27–30) under which he exercised the burden of being a pastor. This is therefore a story not primarily of a person but of a God-appointed ministry.

The Twentieth Century Mould Book

The Twentieth Century Mould Book
Author: Dentists' Supply Company of New York
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2017-10-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9780266808060

Excerpt from The Twentieth Century Mould Book: Containing Illustrations and Measurements of Twentieth Century, Dentsply, Solila Teeth, Crowns and Dentsply Facings; Together With Much Useful Information Concerning Their Manipulation Many dentists have failed to make use of the very important mechanical advantages offered by the varying lengths Of bite, shut and ridge-lap. This book makes these advantages plain. They make it much easier for the dentist to select teeth to conform to the mechanical requirements Of the various cases. Behind each Mould are definite plans and careful study. Each Mould is made to fill a clearly recognized need, to enable dentists to, fit a particular case with.a tooth which not only harmonizes in outline with the face, but meets the mechanical requirements, as determined by the comparative depth of ridge and length Of lip, and the length Of the ridge from one tuberosity to the other. It will also be easy to select from among the moulds Of proper width, one which will permit the pins to set on the ridge, the incis'al edges of the anteriors to come at the labio-incisal angle of the trial plate and that part Of the plate exposed in laughing to be occupied by the teeth There need never again be need for ordering teeth as large or small. Exact orders for exact needs should be the rule. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Chronic Disease in the Twentieth Century

Chronic Disease in the Twentieth Century
Author: George Weisz
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2014-05
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1421413027

Chronic Disease in the Twentieth Century challenges the conventional wisdom that the concept of chronic disease emerged because medicine's ability to cure infectious disease led to changing patterns of disease. Instead, it suggests, the concept was constructed and has evolved to serve a variety of political and social purposes. How and why the concept developed differently in the United States, an United Kingdom, and France are central concerns of this work. While an international consensus now exists, the different paths taken by these three countries continue to exert profound influence. This book seeks to explain why, among the innumerable problems faced by societies, some problems in some places become viewed as critical public issues that shape health policy. -- from back cover.

The Twentieth Century Mould Book

The Twentieth Century Mould Book
Author: Dentists' Supply Co of New York
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2021-09-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781015018730

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