TY - BOOK AU - Shipley,Maynard AU - Haldeman-Julius,E. TI - X-ray, violet ray, and other rays T2 - Little blue book ; no. 1050 AV - QCRC PY - 2025/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - X-rays KW - X-rays -- Therapeutic use KW - Ultraviolet radiation KW - Ultraviolet radiation -- Therapeutic use N1 - Release date is 2025-01-19; Bob Taylor, Tim Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Originally published; Girard: Haldeman-Julius Company, 1926 N2 - "X-ray, violet ray, and other rays: With their use in modern medicine" by Maynard Shipley is a scientific publication written during the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. This work explores the various applications of X-rays and other types of rays in modern medicine, emphasizing their significance in diagnostics and treatment. The book likely covers the historical context, discovery, and evolving technologies surrounding these forms of radiation, as well as their implications for health and disease management. Throughout the book, Shipley discusses a range of topics related to the uses of X-rays, including their everyday applications, therapeutic capabilities, and the discovery of their effects on human health. He explains how X-rays serve critical roles in successful cancer treatments, improve diagnostic methods, and underscore the risks faced by early radiologists. The text integrates both historical and contemporary examples, illustrating how X-rays have transformed medical practices, from identifying tumors to analyzing metals and even aiding in the detection of smuggled goods. Shipley concludes with a reflection on the immense potential and challenges posed by these powerful rays in the medical field. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://archive.org/details/xrayvioletrayoth1050ship/page/n3/mode/2up UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75150 ER -