02446cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000420011324500680015526400510022330000470027433600260032133700260034733800360037350000310040950802150044052013710065553400450202665300130207185600430208499900170212736474UtSlPG20260610133831.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aRC1 aBennett, Alexander Hughes,d1848-190112aA Statistical Inquiry Into the Nature and Treatment of Epilepsy 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-06-20  aProduced by Bryan Ness, Leonard Johnson and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
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material from the Google Print project.)  a"A Statistical Inquiry Into the Nature and Treatment of Epilepsy" by A. Hughes Bennett is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work systematically examines epilepsy, including its etiology, symptoms, and the effects of bromide treatment, drawing on clinical observations to enhance understanding and improve treatment protocols. It aims to provide concrete data to add to the medical community's comprehension of epilepsy, a condition that has historically been shrouded in uncertainty.  The opening of the book establishes the foundation for a rigorous scientific inquiry into epilepsy, emphasizing the importance of carefully recorded clinical data over mere conjecture. Bennett introduces his investigation into the causes and manifestations of epilepsy, highlighting challenges in accurately assessing the disease due to the reliance on patient testimony. He sets the stage for a series of statistical analyses focused on various factors, such as sex, age, occupation, and hereditary tendencies, that play a role in epilepsy's presentation. The inquiry underscores the significance of different treatment methods, particularly the prolonged administration of bromides, providing a framework for evaluating their effectiveness in managing seizures and enhancing patients' overall conditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEpilepsy40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36474  c77314d77314