SEPT., 1931. | H. E. M., R. N. C., F. P. C., R. N. C., R. N. C.
The article reviews several medical books, providing detailed summaries and critiques:
1. **Gonorrhea and Kindred Affections** by George Robertson Livermore and Edward Armin Schumann: This book is divided into two parts, covering gonorrhea in males and females, including chancroid, verruga acuminata, and infective granulomata. The authors' practical knowledge is evident, and the book is praised for its thoroughness and reliability. It includes detailed chapters on diagnosis, pathology, and complications, with numerous illustrations.
2. **Hyperiension** by L. T. Gager: This treatise on hypertension is well-structured, providing a clear and up-to-date overview of the condition. It covers the definition, historical background, and the relationship with kidney diseases. The author's treatment approach is pessimistic, focusing on semi-starvation and lifestyle changes. The book is highly recommended for its comprehensive references and clinical insights.
3. **Hyperiension and Nephritis** by A. M. Fishberg: This book offers a unique perspective on nephritis, reflecting modern research in pathology, biochemistry, and clinical medicine. It updates the classical classification and discusses new disease entities like nephrosis and essential hypertension. The author's practical approach to symptomatology, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment is commendable. The book is well-organized and printed, with a comprehensive index.
4. **The Morphine Habit and Its Painless Treatment** by G. L. Scott: This book addresses the medical and social aspects of the morphine habit, focusing on treatment. It includes chapters on aetiology, symptoms, and withdrawal, along with the author's personal experiences treating about 30 cases. While the writing is clear, the treatment methods are criticized as inadequate for medical professionals, lacking in detail and practicality.The article reviews several medical books, providing detailed summaries and critiques:
1. **Gonorrhea and Kindred Affections** by George Robertson Livermore and Edward Armin Schumann: This book is divided into two parts, covering gonorrhea in males and females, including chancroid, verruga acuminata, and infective granulomata. The authors' practical knowledge is evident, and the book is praised for its thoroughness and reliability. It includes detailed chapters on diagnosis, pathology, and complications, with numerous illustrations.
2. **Hyperiension** by L. T. Gager: This treatise on hypertension is well-structured, providing a clear and up-to-date overview of the condition. It covers the definition, historical background, and the relationship with kidney diseases. The author's treatment approach is pessimistic, focusing on semi-starvation and lifestyle changes. The book is highly recommended for its comprehensive references and clinical insights.
3. **Hyperiension and Nephritis** by A. M. Fishberg: This book offers a unique perspective on nephritis, reflecting modern research in pathology, biochemistry, and clinical medicine. It updates the classical classification and discusses new disease entities like nephrosis and essential hypertension. The author's practical approach to symptomatology, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment is commendable. The book is well-organized and printed, with a comprehensive index.
4. **The Morphine Habit and Its Painless Treatment** by G. L. Scott: This book addresses the medical and social aspects of the morphine habit, focusing on treatment. It includes chapters on aetiology, symptoms, and withdrawal, along with the author's personal experiences treating about 30 cases. While the writing is clear, the treatment methods are criticized as inadequate for medical professionals, lacking in detail and practicality.