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100 1 _aMacoubrey, William
245 1 0 _aDissertatio medica inauguralis de ictero
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
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 2016-07-17
508 _aTranscribed from the 1825 edition by David Price
520 _a"Dissertatio medica inauguralis de ictero" by William Macoubrey is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This medical dissertation delves into the understanding of jaundice (ictero), a condition known since ancient times, with Macoubrey exploring its causes, effects, and methods of treatment based on past medical theories and contemporary insights. In the dissertation, Macoubrey categorizes the causes of jaundice into several sections, discussing the most prominent reasons such as obstruction of bile ducts—often due to gallstones—and the consequences arising from reduced bile flow. He examines symptoms including yellowing of the skin and eyes, changes in stool appearance, and gastrointestinal distress. The author proceeds to outline treatment options, emphasizing the need to address both the underlying causes and the symptomatic manifestations. This exploration not only reflects historical medical practices but also illustrates the complexities involved in diagnosing and treating jaundice, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of this significant medical condition during the early 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJaundice
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52593
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