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100 1 _aGairdner, William,
_d1793-1867
245 1 0 _aEssay 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-06-25
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Thomas and George Underwood, 1824
653 _aIodine -- Therapeutic use
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68406
999 _c109220
_d109220