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100 1 _aBennett, Alexander Hughes,
_d1848-1901
245 1 2 _aA Statistical Inquiry Into the Nature and Treatment of Epilepsy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-06-20
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness, Leonard Johnson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEpilepsy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36474
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