ISBN: 9780267325689 - liber de ratione victus in singulis febribus secundum hippoc. brudo lusitano autore ad anglos (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book from the 16th century provides a comprehensive analysis of the nature, signs, symptoms, and treatment of fevers in accordance with Hippocratic-Galenic medical doctrine, the dominant medical system in Western Europe at that time. Drawing on Hippocratic insights and Galenic elaborations, the text explores not only the characteristics of various fever types but also the underlying causes and symptoms associated with them. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the patient's constitution and the specific nature of the fever to determine the most appropriate treatment, including diet, bloodletting, and medication. By examining the complex interplay between the body's natural capacities and external factors, the text offers valuable insights into the causes and management of fevers in the pre-modern world, making it an important resource for medical historians and those interested in the historical development of medical thought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…