Prize dissertations on inflammation of the periosteum, eneuresis irritata, cutaneous diseases, cancer of the breast, malaria / by Usher Parsons.

  • Parsons, Usher, 1788-1868.
Date:
1849
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Credit: Prize dissertations on inflammation of the periosteum, eneuresis irritata, cutaneous diseases, cancer of the breast, malaria / by Usher Parsons. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    and advantageously introduced into animal bodies through the medium of the veins 1 Prizes. John C. Dalton, Chelmsford, on No. 1. Enoch Hale, Jr. on No. 2. 1822. Questions. 1. Diagnosis and treatment of Pertussis, or Chincough. 2. Medicinal use of the Prussic Acid. Prizes. Abel L. Peirson, Salem, on No. 1. 1823. Questions. 1. On the functions of the extreme Capillary- Vessels, in health and disease. 2. What textures of the body, when punctured or lacerated, are liable to bring on the disease called Tetanus ? Prizes. William Sweetser, on No. 1. I find Dr. Gorham's name among the Committee. 1824. Questioms. 1. On the Diseases resembling Syphilis, and the best method of treating such diseases. 2. How long may the human body remain immersed in water, without extinction of life; and at what period after im- mersion would it be useless to employ restorative means 1 Prizes. Samuel Cartwright, of Natchez, Miss, on No. 2. 1825. Questions. 1. To what extent has the Vaccine disease been found to be a preventive of the Small Pox? 2. On the history of the Autumnal Fevers of New England. [Intending a mere description, &c] Prizes. John Bell, New York city, on No. 1. 1826. Questions. 1. No. 1 of 1824. 2. Whether the Veins perform the function of Absorption.