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A general system of surgery, in three parts. Containing the doctrine and management I. Of wounds, fractures, luxations, tumors, and ulcers, of all kinds. II. Of the several operations performed on all parts of the body. III. Of the several bandages applied in all operations and disorders. The whole illustrated with forty copper-plates, exhibiting all the operations, instruments, bandages, and improvements, according to the modern and most approved practice. To which is prefixed, an introduction, concerning the nature, origin, progress, and improvements of surgery; with such other preliminaries as are necessary to be known by the younger surgeons. Being a work of thirty years experience. By Dr. Laurence Heister, Professor of Physic and Surgery in the University of Helmstadt, Fellow of the Royal Society, London, and of the Royal Academy at Paris, &c. Translated from the author's last edition, greatly improved.
Heister, Lorenz, 1683-1758.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Student dissertations
The development of modern gastrointestinal surgery with particular reference to Saint Bartholomew's Hospital, c.1890-1910 / Lehana Yeo.
Yeo, Lehana.Date: 2002- Books
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A system of rational and practical chirurgery. Wherein all the general intentions, whether natural or artificial, are accounted for and explained; according to the Principles of the Corpuscular Philosophy, and the evident Qualities of Medicines. Together with the Causes, Diagnosticks, Prognosticks, and Method of Cure, of Tumours, Ulcers, Wounds, Fractures and Dislocations. To which is added, An Index of Medicines, and their evident Qualities. By Richard Boulton, late of Brazen-Nose College in Oxford.
Boulton, Richard, 1676 or 1677-Date: 1713- Books
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An introduction to physic and surgery. Containing I. Medicinal institutions, or Physiology, Hygieine, Pathology, Semiotice, and Therapeutice. II. A compendious System of Anatomy. III. A general Account of Wounds, Ulcers, Tumors, Operations, and Dressings; as also, the Meditines used in Surgery. IV. Botany, and the Materia Medica. V. Pharmacy, as well Chemical as Galenical. VI. A Dispensatory, containing a great Variety of the most efficacious officinal Compositions, and extemporaneous Prescriptions. Vii. A Syllabus of the Symptoms of all the Diseases incident to the human Body. Viii. An Index of Diseases and their Remedies. IX. A Posologic Table, containing the Doses of all the Simples and Compounds. X. An explanation of the terms of art, accented as they are to be pronounced. By R. Brookes, M.D.
Brookes, R. (Richard), active 1721-1763.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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Practical dissertations on nervous complaints and other diseases incident to the human body; with an historical investigation of their causes and cure in which are interspersed some singular cases. By Mr. Neale. Fellow of the Royal Academy of Surgery in Paris of the University of Leyden, and Surgeon in London; formerly Surgeon of His Majesty's Fifth Regiment of Infantry, and the Military Hospital at Chatham.
Neale, Henry St. John.Date: 1796- Books
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A general system of surgery. In three parts. Containing the doctrine and management I. Of wounds, fractures, luxations, tumors, and ulcers, of all kinds. II. Of the several operations performed on all parts of the body. III. Of the several bandages applied in all operations and disorders. The whole illustrated with thirty-eight copper plates, exhibiting all the operations, instruments, bandages, and improvements, according to the modern and most approved Practice. To which is prefixed an introduction concerning the nature, origin, progress, and improvements of surgery, with such other preliminaries as are necessary to be known by the younger surgeons. Being a work of thirty years experience. Translated into English from the Latin of Dr. Laurence Heister, Professor of Physic and Surgery in the University of Helmstadt, Fellow of the Royal-Society, London, and of the Royal Academy at Paris, &c.
Heister, Lorenz, 1683-1758.Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
An integrated practice of medicine : a complete general practice of medicine, from differential diagnosis by presenting symptoms to specific management of the patient / by Harold Thomas Hyman.
Hyman, Harold Thomas, 1894-Date: 1946-1950- Books
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The clinical guide; or, a concise view of the leading facts on the history, nature, and treatment, of the state and diseases of infancy and childhood. With an appropriate pharmacopœia, divided into three parts, viz. Materia Medica, Classification, and Extemporaneous Prescription: Intended as A Memorandum-Book for Practitioners. To which is subjoined, an introduction to nosology; Or, a View of The Most Approved Nosological Systems, Particularly That of the Late Dr. Cullln; Adapted, with certain Alterations, to the present work. By William Nisbet, M. D. Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, one of the Surgeons to the Royal Infirmary; now of London.
Nisbet, William, 1759-1822.Date: 1800- Videos
Don't die young. Series 2, part 1, The male reproductive system.
Date: 2008- Books
"The conjoint finals" : being a reproduction of all the questions set in medicine, surgery, and midwifery from 1911 to 1929 classified under the various systems and arranged in the date-order of their occurrence / by Gerald N. Beeston.
Beeston, Gerald N.Date: 1930- Books
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The compleat family physician: being a perfect compendium of domestic medicine. ... To which is added, a system of family surgery, ... The whole compiled from the works of the most eminent medical authors.
Date: 1800-01- Books
"The conjoint finals" : being a reproduction of all the questions set in medicine, surgery, midwifery, and gynaecology from 1911 to 1937 classified under the various systems and arranged in the date-order of their occurrence; together with the classification of questions on pathology and bacteriology set as separate papers since 1930 / by Gerald N. Beeston.
Beeston, Gerald N.Date: 1938- Books
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The history of the absorbent system, part the first. Containing the chylography, or description of the human lacteal vessels, with the different methods of discovering, injecting, and preparing them, and the instruments used for these purposes. Illustrated by figures, by John Sheldon, surgeon, F.R.S. Professor of Anatomy in the Royal Academy of Arts, and Lecturer of Anatomy, Physiology and Surgery.
Sheldon, John, 1752-1808.Date: MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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The navy-Surgeon: or, a practical system of surgery. Illustrated with observations on such remarkable Cases as have occurred to the Author's Practice in the Service of the Royal Navy. To which is added, A Treatise on the Venereal Disease, the Causes, Symptoms, and Method of Cure by Mercury: An Enquiry into the Origin of that Disstemper; in which the Dispute between Dr Dover and Dr. Turner, concerning Crude Mercury, is fully consider'd; with Useful Remarks thereon. Also an Appendix, Containing Physicial Observations on the Heat, Moisture, and Density of the Air on the Coast of Guiney; the Colour of the Natives; the Sicknesses which they and the Europeans trading thither are subject to; with a Method of Cure. By John Atkins surgeon.
Atkins, John, 1685-1757.Date: 1734- Books
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The hospital pupil; or, an essay intended to facilitate the study of medicine and surgery. In four letters. I. On the Qualifications Necessary for a Youth Intended for the Profession of Medicine or Surgery. II. On the Education of a Medical Student, Improved Course of Hospital Studies, &c. III. Directions for the Prosecution of Hospital Studies, According to the Present System of Medical Education. IV. Hints on Entering into Practice, on Medical Jurisprudence, &c. By James Parkinson.
Parkinson, James, 1755-1824.Date: 1800- Books
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The navy-Surgeon: or, a practical system of surgery. Illustrated with observations on such remarkable Cases, as have occurred to the Author's Practice in the Service of the Royal Navy. To which is added, A Treatise on the Venereal Disease, the Causes, Symptoms, and Method of Cure by Mercury: An Enquiry into the Origin of that Distemper; in which the Dispute between Dr Dover and Dr Turner, concerning Crude Mercury, is fully consider'd; with useful Remarks thereon. Also an appendix, Containing Physical Observations on the Heat, Moisture and Density of the Air on the Coast of Guiney; the Colour of the Natives; the Sicknesses which they and the Europeans trading thither are subject to; with a Method of Cure. By John Atkins, Surgeon.
Atkins, John, 1685-1757.Date: [1737]- Books
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A new and easy method of curing the lues venerea, by the introduction of mercury into the system through the orifices of the absorbent versels on the inside of the mouth. With the Remarks of Dr. Hunter and Mr. Cruikshank in favour of this Practice. Also an essay on abscesses, and other observations in surgery. By Peter Clare, Surgeon.
Clare, Peter, 1738-1786.Date: MDCCLXXX. [1780]- Books
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A system of obstetrical tables, with explanations; representing the foundations of the theory and practice of midwifery. By John Aitken, M. D. Fellow Of The Royal College Of Surgeons, Member Of The Royal Medical, Physical, And Antiquarian Societies, One Of The Surgeons Of The Royal Infirmary, Lecturer ON Anatomy, Surgery, And Midwifery, And Honorary President Of The Chirurco-Obstetrical Society Of Edinburgh. For the use of students.
Aitken, John, -1790.Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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An introduction to physic and surgery: containing I. Medicinal institutions, or Physiology, Hygieine, Pathology, Semeiotice, and Therapeutice. II. A Compendious System of Anatomy. III. A General Account of Wounds, Ulcers, Tumours, Operations, and Dressings; as also, the Medicines used in Surgery. IV. Botany and the Materia Medica. V. Pharmacy, as well Chemical as Galenical. VI. A Dispensatory, containing a great Variety of the most efficacious officinal Compositions, and extemporaneous Prescriptions. Vii. An Index of Diseases and their Remedies. Viii. A posological table, containing the Doses of all the Simples and Compounds. By R. Brookes, M.D. Author of the General Practice of Physic.
Brookes, R. (Richard), active 1721-1763.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Books
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Practical observations on venereal complaints, and the diseases arising therefrom; Shewing Their Nature, Symptoms, Cause, and Cure, without impairing the Constitution with Mercurials, in Conformity to the Author's new System, founded on the Basis of long Practice and Experience. To which are added, dissertations on the maladies incident to the urinary passage, the generative organs. And other Defects in some particular Functions of the Animal Oeconomy. By Mr. Neale, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Surgery in Paris, of the University of Leyden, and Surgeon in London; formerly Surgeon to his Majesty's Fifth Regiment of Infantry, and the Military Hospital in Chatham Garrison.
Neale, Henry St. John.Date: 1793- Books
The complete guide to female fertility / Kate Brian.
Brian, KateDate: 2010- Archives and manuscripts
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Date: 1918-1972Reference: PENROSE/2Part of: L. S. Penrose Papers- Books
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The universal family physician, and surgeon. Containing a familiar and accurate description of the symptoms of every disorder incident to Mankind; together with their gradual Progress, and method of cure: Including Plain Rules To Guard Against The First Symptoms Of Any Complaint. Instructions what to take, and what to avoid; with directions concerning Diseases Of Infancy Treatment Of Lunatics Epidemic & Contagious Distempers Sea-Bathing Poisons Restoration Of Persons Drowned, &c. Also, a system of family surgery, Pointing out the proper Treatment of Green or Old Wounds -- The most approved Styptics -- Applications for the Cure of the Bite of mad, or the Sting of venomous Animals -- Approved Receipts for making and using the most esteemed Salves, Ointments, &c. With an universal herbal, and a complete dispensatory. The whole compiled from Smythson, Tissot, Buchan, Cornwell, &c.
Date: 1798- Books
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The modern dictionary of arts and sciences; or, complete system of literature. In which will be introduced every modern Improvement that has been made therein by the Learned and Ingenious of this or any other Nation; more particularly those valuable Discoveries that have been communicated by several Members of the Royal Society, the Royal Academy, and the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce. Among the various other Branches of Learning, the following will be particularly and copiously explained, viz. Agriculture, Anatomy, Architecture, Arithmetic, Astronomy, Book-Keeping, Biography, Botany, Catoptrics, Chemistry, Chronology, Commerce, Cosmography. Dialling, Dioptrics, Ethics, Gardening, Gauging, Geography, Geometry, Grammar, Gunnery, Heraldry, History, Horsemanship, Husbandry, Hydraulics. Hydrography, Hydrostatics, Law, Logic, Maritime Affairs, Military Affairs, Mathematics, Mechanics, Merchandize, Metaphysics, Meteorology, Music, Navigation, Optics, Painting. Perspective, Philosophy, Physic, Pneumatics, Rhetoric, Sculpture, Statics. Surgery, Surveying. Theology, &c. &c. The whole greatly improved and modernized from every dictionary that hath preceded it, and ornamented with upwards of Two Hundred Figures, necessary to illustrate and embellish the Work. The historical, theological, philosophical, biographical, and grammatical parts, by the Rev. Percival Proctor, M.A. The astronomical, mechanical, and every other Branch of the Mathematics, by William Castieau, Teacher of the Mathematics, and Master of the Academy, opposite Berner's-Street, in Oxford-Street. The other articles by gentlemen particularly conversant in the respective subjects they have undertaken to explain.
Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]- Books
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A new royal and universal dictionary of arts and sciences: or, complete system of human knowledge. Containing, Not only all the various Improvements that have been made by the Learned and Ingenious in every Part of Europe to the present Times; but also a very great variety of useful discoveries, which have been communicated to the Authors of this Work, by Gentlemen of distinguished abilities; whereby every Difficulty attending the Study of the Arts and Sciences is distinctly cleared, and the Whole explained in the most easy and intelligent Manner. Among the various Branches treated of in this Work, are the following: Agriculture, Algebra, Anatomy, Architecture, Arithmetic, Astronomy, Book-Keeping, Botany, Chemistry, Chronology, Commerce, Conics, Cosmography, Criticism, Dialing, Dioptrics, Ethics, Farriery, Fluxions, Fortification Gardening, Gauging, Geography, Geometry, Grammar, Gunnery, Handicrafts, Heraldry, Horsemanship, Husbandry, Hydraulics, Hydrostatics, Law, Levelling, Logic, Maritime, and Military Affairs, Mathematics, Mechanics, Merchandize, Metaphysics, Meteorology, Music, Navigation, Optics, Painting, Perspective, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physic, Pneumatics, Poetry, Rhetoric, Sculpture, Series and Statics, Statuary, Surgery, Surveying, Theology, Trigonometry, &c. Embellished with upwards of One Hundred Copper-Plates, (among which are twelve large Plates of the Zodiac, from Original Drawings, executed by eminent Astronomers) drawn from real Objects, by the most eminent Artists, and engraved by the best Hands; containing full and exact Representations of the various Instruments, Machines, Tools, Plans, Figures, &c. necessary to illustrate this Work. The anatomical, chemical, and medicinal parts by M. Hinde, M. D. The mathematical parts by W. Squire, Author of The Modern Book-Keeper; gardening and botany by J. Marshall, Gardener, at Knightsbridge; criticism, grammar, poetry, theology, &c. by the Rev. Thomas Cooke, A. B. Author of The Universal Letter-Writer; or, New Art of Polite Correspondence and the other parts by gentlemen of eminence in the several Departments they have undertaken to elucidate.
Date: M.DCC.LXXII. [1772]