Clinical chemistry : an account of the analysis of blood, urine, morbid products, etc., with an explanation of some of the chemical changes that occur in the body, in disease.

  • Ralfe, C. H. (Charles Henry), 1842-1896.
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[1883]
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Credit: Clinical chemistry : an account of the analysis of blood, urine, morbid products, etc., with an explanation of some of the chemical changes that occur in the body, in disease. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    PEEEACE. This work, as its title implies, lias been written for a practical purpose, viz., to furnish students and practitioners with a concise account of the best methods of examining chemically, abnormal blood, urine, morbid products, etc., at the bedside or in the hospital laboratory. It has been purposely made as simj^le as possible. In spite of the disi^aragements of such eminent clinical teachers as Gra\'es and Trousseau, chemistry has become more and more important to the physician as a means of elucidating many pathological con- ditions, or of determining the character of the morbid changes effected in tissues or secretions. Indeed, it is becoming more and more evident that we must eventually look to Chemistry for information with regard to the primary alterations that occur in fluids and tissues, and which are the first step in every disease. But even if original investigation iia this direction is not engaged in, the student or prac- titioner will find that by making a chemical exami- nation of the secretions, abnormal products, etc., when- ever he has an opportunity, he gains such considerable