{"product_id":"1596-medical-treatise-by-andre-du-laurens-antique-vellum-bound","title":"1596 MEDICAL TREATISE by ANDRE du LAURENS antique VELLUM BOUND","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003eDu Laurens André\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe Crissibus Libri Tres: Adiecta Est Universalis Quædam Methodus Ad Prognosin, Et Crises Omnium Morborum, Sed Præcipueacutorum Morborum Conferens \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrancofurti: ex officina Paltheniana sumtibus heredum Petri Fischeri; 1596\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [8], 278, [10] pp. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal limp vellum, manuscript title to the spine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWoodcut printer's mark on the title page, text in italics, Greek and Roman, \u003cbr\u003ewoodcut frieze and initials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeriod manuscript entry on the title page, \u003cbr\u003eupper external corner of the first leaves with a small loss, \u003cbr\u003eslightly browned leaves, period marginalia, some occasional stains\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize 4 by 6\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText in Latin\u003cbr\u003e============================\u003cbr\u003eThis book offers a vivid exploration of critical days in the course of an acute illness, providing a deep dive into ancient medical knowledge and practices.\u003cbr\u003e The author draws upon the foundational work of Hippocrates and Galen, examining their theories and observations on critical days that determine the outcome of a disease.\u003cbr\u003e The book delves into the significance of these critical days, explaining how they can indicate the severity and progression of an illness. \u003cbr\u003eIt discusses the role of crisis, the body's attempt to expel harmful substances, and the different types of crisis, such as sweating, vomiting, and diarrhea. The author explores the concept of critical days in the context of ancient Greek medicine, emphasizing their importance in diagnosis and prognosis.\u003cbr\u003e Through an examination of ancient medical texts and case studies, the book sheds light on the factors that influence critical days, including the patient's age, constitution, and the nature of the disease. \u003cbr\u003eIt also discusses the importance of observing the patient's symptoms and signs, such as pulse, respiration, and excretions, to determine the appropriate course of treatment.\u003cbr\u003e-----------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see my other auctions \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank You \r\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRefund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Motka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51927684940078,"sku":null,"price":785.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8017\/0286\/files\/203492-003jpg.jpg?v=1775147227","url":"https:\/\/motka.store\/products\/1596-medical-treatise-by-andre-du-laurens-antique-vellum-bound","provider":"Motka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}