A Treatise On Medical Electricity

<p><i>A Treatise on Medical Electricity</i> by Julius Althaus first published in 1873 offers a comprehensive exploration of the therapeutic uses of electricity in medicine during the late 19th century. This historical work delves into the application of electrical currents for treating various ailments particularly those related to the nervous system. Althaus meticulously details the methods apparatus and physiological effects of electrotherapy providing valuable insights into the medical practices of the era.</p><p>The treatise covers a wide range of topics including the different forms of electrical currents their specific uses in treating conditions such as paralysis neuralgia and other nervous disorders and the clinical observations made by Althaus and his contemporaries. This book is an essential resource for historians of medicine practitioners of alternative therapies and anyone interested in the evolution of medical technology and its impact on patient care. A Treatise on Medical Electricity stands as a testament to the innovative spirit of 19th-century medical science and the enduring quest to harness the power of electricity for healing.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>