Category: History - Modern (1750+)
The attention of Physicians has for several years past been excited to the consideration of that inveterate enemy of the human race, the CONSUMPTION. Several works have been published, new remedies proposed, and the practice of former physicians revived with modifications and...
The attention of Physicians has for several years past been excited to the consideration of that inveterate enemy of the human race, the CONSUMPTION. Several works have been pub...
2. Part 2Dr. Rush maintains the same doctrine, and relates that the late Dr. Beardsley of Connecticut, informed him that he had known several black slaves affected by a Consumption, whic...
3. Part 3Among the remedies which are necessary to fulfil the first indication, the most prominent is Blood-letting. This remedy has been strongly advocated by many of the most distingui...
4. Part 4Besides the use of the remedies which have been enumerated, with the view of effecting a radical cure of this disease, there are some symptoms occurring in its first stage, whic...
5. Part 5In addition to these remedies, the diet and regimen should be such as is most invigorating to the constitution. A nutritious diet and the moderate use of wine will be proper; an...