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History of the Book of Medicine

December 15th, 2008 at 1:10 am

Typhoid from Milk

Typhoid from Milk.  -- it is also been proven in late years the typhoid is transmitted from infected milk, cows have been allowed to drink from streams that have had the discharges from typhoid patients thrown into them here in the germs have been taken into the cows and finally into the milk.  This note was distributed to families and in many cases caused typhoid.

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If you think that is interesting check out this article from the New York times from 1913(pdf).  The timing is extraordinary as this could be close to the date of publication of this book. I suspect that since the book does not mention this experiment and finding the author either did not give merit to the experiment or the experiment had not yet been published, ergo the book was published first.  100 years from now someone will probably be trying to compare the traces of Apidexin or other drugs like we are typhoid

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That’s pretty amazing to find something that close in time frame.

Extract from the Article:

IMMUNIZED MILK KILLS TYPHOID AND TUBERCLE BACILLI; Dr. Julius Rosenberg's Experiments Lead Him to Believe That the Milk of Immunized Animals Will Prevent These Infections and May Cure Them in Human Beings.

By Van Buren Thorne, M.D.

December 14, 1913, Sunday

Section: Magazine Section, Page SM7, 3654 words

DR. JULIUS ROSENBERG, a well-known physician of this city, is carrying on a series of experiments in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, the results of which are likely, in his opinion, to check the spread of typhoid fever and tuberculosis and reduce the mortality from these diseases.

Additional Articles from the Book of Medicine:

  • A Case of Impure Ice Poison

    A Case of Impure Ice Poison.  — such was notably the case in an epidemic of intestinal disorder which occurred at the watering place of Rye Beach N. H.  from the account of Dr. Nichols, who attended most of the patients, it seems that, early in the season, a mild form of disturbance of the stomach and bowels made its appearance among the guests of a particular hotel at his favorite summer resort.  The symptoms were in general penis, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea and severe abdominal pain, accompanied by fever, loss of appetite and mental depression.  The well and drainage system of the establishment, which had recently been put in complete water, was found almost faultless, and the milk supply of unquestionable purity; but on the attention of the physician being directed to the stock of ice provided for the guests, conclusive proof of its dangers quality was promptly obtained.

  • Breast Augmentation

    I am absolutely positive that the last thing that the authors of the Library of Health ever thought of was the concept of the Breast Augmentation.  In 1916 society was just starting to loose its naivety as the first Great War started.  Just a few years later fashion would promote the strapping of breasts for the best showing of the ‘Flapper’ styles and dangling necklaces and Bobbed hair cuts.

    The concept of purposefully modifying body parts had probably only been considered from the perilous perspective of science fiction like Shelley’s notorious work on the subject.

    Today, breast augmentation in los aneles is as common a practice as it is in Peoria, Illinois or anywhere across the United States and even on into many other countries around the world.  To put it another way you do not have to get a breast augmentation los angeles style, but it is possible and accepted.  There is a great deal of research that has been done that indicates that augmentations may even help the psychological impact and self perspective of a person receiving an augmentation.  Regardless, counselling in addition to an augmentation is an important thing to consider. After all you are seeking a permanent (semi-permanent at least) physical change in your body that you may have to live with for the rest of your life.  You should make sure you are ready for this and then move forward with confidence.

    Los Angeles breast augmentation may be known as the birth place for the concept or at least the hollywood acceptance of the practice but it has definitely transcended cultural barriers and continues to become popular around the world.

    The flip side of course is the breast reduction.  Some women seek to have a reduction performed.  This sometimes brings their breasts into balance or reduces their overall weight.  Sometimes this can even be accompanied by an augmentation after the fact to create a desired effect.

  • Typhoid from Milk

    Typhoid from Milk.  — it is also been proven in late years the typhoid is transmitted from infected milk, cows have been allowed to drink from streams that have had the discharges from typhoid patients thrown into them here in the germs have been taken into the cows and finally into the milk.  This note was distributed to families and in many cases caused typhoid.

    image

    If you think that is interesting check out this article from the New York times from 1913(pdf).  The timing is extraordinary as this could be close to the date of publication of this book. I suspect that since the book does not mention this experiment and finding the author either did not give merit to the experiment or the experiment had not yet been published, ergo the book was published first.  100 years from now someone will probably be trying to compare the traces of Apidexin or other drugs like we are typhoid

    image

    That’s pretty amazing to find something that close in time frame.

    Extract from the Article:

    IMMUNIZED MILK KILLS TYPHOID AND TUBERCLE BACILLI; Dr. Julius Rosenberg’s Experiments Lead Him to Believe That the Milk of Immunized Animals Will Prevent These Infections and May Cure Them in Human Beings.

    By Van Buren Thorne, M.D.

    December 14, 1913, Sunday

    Section: Magazine Section, Page SM7, 3654 words

    DR. JULIUS ROSENBERG, a well-known physician of this city, is carrying on a series of experiments in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, the results of which are likely, in his opinion, to check the spread of typhoid fever and tuberculosis and reduce the mortality from these diseases.

 

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