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March 10, 1939
Clinch Valley News
Tazewell, Jeffersonville, Tazewell County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Court appearance of medical specialists highlights progress in internal medicine and brain tumor treatments, emphasizing accurate diagnosis, reduced surgery needs, and risks of self-medication leading to bromide intoxication.
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PROGRESS IN MEDICINE.
The appearance in court here this week of a number of specialists leads to the conclusion that this country is making wonderful progress in medicine and its related interests.
Internal medicine is stepping out with wonderful accuracy, and brain ailments no longer baffle the specialist.
One of the doctors described the operation for the treatment of brain tumors by stating that one ordinary method now used was to bore a hole in a patient's head and take a look at his brain, and if a tumor was detected to syphon it out.
The specialist stated that the operation considered minor now, whereas a few years ago it was performed as a last resort with the chances against the patient's recovery.
Internal diagnosis has probably made more advances in recent years than any other branch of the work.
Various devices have been perfected to determine where the disarrangement of the internal machinery exists, and frequently the remedies are applied without surgery.
Internal medicine removes the guess work and determines when not to operate.
It was brought out in the testimony that bromide intoxication is common among people who undertake self medication, leads to mental disorders.
People who are living today have much to be thankful for in medical discoveries.
There is no reason now for permitting unseen ailments to destroy the body.
The appearance in court here this week of a number of specialists leads to the conclusion that this country is making wonderful progress in medicine and its related interests.
Internal medicine is stepping out with wonderful accuracy, and brain ailments no longer baffle the specialist.
One of the doctors described the operation for the treatment of brain tumors by stating that one ordinary method now used was to bore a hole in a patient's head and take a look at his brain, and if a tumor was detected to syphon it out.
The specialist stated that the operation considered minor now, whereas a few years ago it was performed as a last resort with the chances against the patient's recovery.
Internal diagnosis has probably made more advances in recent years than any other branch of the work.
Various devices have been perfected to determine where the disarrangement of the internal machinery exists, and frequently the remedies are applied without surgery.
Internal medicine removes the guess work and determines when not to operate.
It was brought out in the testimony that bromide intoxication is common among people who undertake self medication, leads to mental disorders.
People who are living today have much to be thankful for in medical discoveries.
There is no reason now for permitting unseen ailments to destroy the body.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Recovery
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Medical Progress
Brain Tumor Surgery
Internal Diagnosis
Self Medication Risks
Bromide Intoxication
Where did it happen?
Court Here
Story Details
Location
Court Here
Event Date
This Week
Story Details
Specialists in court discuss advancements in internal medicine, brain tumor surgery via trephination and syphoning, improved diagnosis reducing unnecessary operations, and dangers of self-medication causing bromide intoxication and mental disorders, urging gratitude for medical progress.