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Title: Dissertatio medica inauguralis de ictero

Note: Reading ease score: 28.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1825 edition by David Price

Summary: "Dissertatio medica inauguralis de ictero" by William Macoubrey is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This medical dissertation delves into the understanding of jaundice (ictero), a condition known since ancient times, with Macoubrey exploring its causes, effects, and methods of treatment based on past medical theories and contemporary insights. In the dissertation, Macoubrey categorizes the causes of jaundice into several sections, discussing the most prominent reasons such as obstruction of bile ducts—often due to gallstones—and the consequences arising from reduced bile flow. He examines symptoms including yellowing of the skin and eyes, changes in stool appearance, and gastrointestinal distress. The author proceeds to outline treatment options, emphasizing the need to address both the underlying causes and the symptomatic manifestations. This exploration not only reflects historical medical practices but also illustrates the complexities involved in diagnosing and treating jaundice, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of this significant medical condition during the early 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Macoubrey, William

EBook No.: 52593

Published: Jul 17, 2016

Downloads: 59

Language: Latin

Subject: Jaundice

LoCC: Medicine: Internal medicine

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Dissertatio medica inauguralis de ictero

Note: Reading ease score: 28.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1825 edition by David Price

Summary: "Dissertatio medica inauguralis de ictero" by William Macoubrey is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This medical dissertation delves into the understanding of jaundice (ictero), a condition known since ancient times, with Macoubrey exploring its causes, effects, and methods of treatment based on past medical theories and contemporary insights. In the dissertation, Macoubrey categorizes the causes of jaundice into several sections, discussing the most prominent reasons such as obstruction of bile ducts—often due to gallstones—and the consequences arising from reduced bile flow. He examines symptoms including yellowing of the skin and eyes, changes in stool appearance, and gastrointestinal distress. The author proceeds to outline treatment options, emphasizing the need to address both the underlying causes and the symptomatic manifestations. This exploration not only reflects historical medical practices but also illustrates the complexities involved in diagnosing and treating jaundice, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of this significant medical condition during the early 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Macoubrey, William

EBook No.: 52593

Published: Jul 17, 2016

Downloads: 59

Language: Latin

Subject: Jaundice

LoCC: Medicine: Internal medicine

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.