An epitome of infantile diseases, with their causes, symptoms, and method of cure ... / Translated ... by J. Smyth.

  • Heberden, William, 1767-1845
Date:
1805
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Credit: An epitome of infantile diseases, with their causes, symptoms, and method of cure ... / Translated ... by J. Smyth. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    For the prevention of disease, as being so much more easy than the restoration of health when lost. Therefore I propose in some degree to call back that method of curing Infantile Diseases, from the vulgar errors of old wo¬ men and ignorant practitioners, within the pale of science more consonant with the Pro¬ fession, and I shall endeavour to effect this, not so much by the addition of new observa¬ tions, as by abstracting those which are use¬ less. K < ' *4 J.'--<•»> j \ * Do you favor my undertaking, and con¬ tinue to be as an affectionate Father and worthy Patron, as you formerly wont to be, and permit me to enjoy the honor of reflect¬ ing, that this work appears under the appro- bation of the Chief of Physicians, the Patron of Learning, our worthy Friend and Pre¬ sident,