02444cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000340012624501950016026400510035530000470040633600260045333700260047933800360050550000310054150801560057252012330072853400770196165300300203885600430206899900190211168406UtSlPG20260610134559.0mcr n260607r20221824utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a07017871  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aRM1 aGairdner, William,d1793-186710aEssay on the effects of iodine on the human constitution :bWith practical observation on its use in the cure of bronchocele, scrophula, and the tuberculous diseases of the chest and abdomen 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-06-25  aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Essay on the effects of iodine on the human constitution" by William Gairdner is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This book explores the medicinal properties of iodine, particularly its applications and effects concerning various diseases, including bronchocele, scrofula, and tuberculous conditions affecting the chest and abdomen. Gairdner emphasizes the importance of understanding both the benefits and potential dangers associated with the use of iodine in medical practice.  In the essay, Gairdner discusses the history of iodine's introduction into medicine, examining both its efficacy and the serious side effects that can arise from its misuse. He cites various cases where iodine produced dramatic results, particularly in treating goitre, but also outlines instances of significant harm when the drug was administered carelessly or without adequate knowledge. Throughout the text, Gairdner argues for a cautious and well-informed approach to using iodine, advocating for increased awareness among practitioners about its powerful effects on the human body and the necessity of monitoring its administration closely to avoid adverse reactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: Thomas and George Underwood, 1824  aIodine -- Therapeutic use40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68406  c109220d109220