Author : William Harvey
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 34,53 MB
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0486688275
Classic of science reports how Harvey's theory of the circulation of the blood came into being. Reproduces the English translation made during Harvey's lifetime.
Author : William Harvey
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 34,68 MB
Release : 2018-06-19
Category :
ISBN : 9781721546374
On the Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals William Harvey William Harvey,1 April 1578 - 3 June 1657, was an English physician who made seminal contributions in anatomy and physiology. He was the first known physician to describe completely and in detail the systemic circulation and properties of blood being pumped to the brain and body by the heart, though earlier writers, such as Realdo Colombo, Michael Servetus, and Jacques Dubois, had provided precursors of the theory.In 1973 the William Harvey Hospital was constructed in the town of Ashford, a few miles from his birthplace of Folkestone. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Author : Thomas Edward Wright
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 32,53 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0199931690
"Originally published, in a slightly different format, as Circulation: William Harvey's revolutionary idea, in Great Britain by Chatto & Windus, 2012"--T.p. verso.
Author : William Harvey
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 33,56 MB
Release : 2022-08-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
"An Anatomical Disquisition on the Motion of the Heart & Blood in Animals" by William Harvey (translated by Robert Willis). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Author : Jack Botting
Publisher : Open Book Publishers
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 47,74 MB
Release : 2015-05-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1783741171
Animals and Medicine: The Contribution of Animal Experiments to the Control of Disease offers a detailed, scholarly historical review of the critical role animal experiments have played in advancing medical knowledge. Laboratory animals have been essential to this progress, and the knowledge gained has saved countless lives—both human and animal. Unfortunately, those opposed to using animals in research have often employed doctored evidence to suggest that the practice has impeded medical progress. This volume presents the articles Jack Botting wrote for the Research Defence Society News from 1991 to 1996, papers which provided scientists with the information needed to rebut such claims. Collected, they can now reach a wider readership interested in understanding the part of animal experiments in the history of medicine—from the discovery of key vaccines to the advancement of research on a range of diseases, among them hypertension, kidney failure and cancer.This book is essential reading for anyone curious about the role of animal experimentation in the history of science from the nineteenth century to the present.
Author : Giovanni A. Borelli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 10,96 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3642738125
De Motu animalium is sometimes referred to in the medical literature. But who has read it? The book, originally published in Latin, seemingly constitutes the very first treatise on biomechanics. The author, Giovanni Alfonso Borelli (1608 - 1679), was professor of mathematics and physics in Pisa where he worked with Malpighi, who was professor of theoretical medicine and focused Borelli's interest on the movements of living creatures. This was the time of Galileo, Descartes, Newton and many others, when sciences exploded, sometimes leading to conflicts with religious authorities. De Motu animalium, Borelli's life work, has two parts. In the first part, he analyses the action of the muscles, the movements of the limbs and motions of man and animals, including skating, running, jumping, swimming and flying. The second part deals with what is now called physiology, considered from the point of view of a mechanist: heart beat, blood circulation, breathing, separation of urine from the blood in the kidneys, liver function, reproduction, fatigue, thirst, hunger, fever, and so on. This work shows Borelli to be a genial precursor. He expresses his opinion as a mathematician on problems which afterwards further stimulated the curiosity and endeavours of many generations of researchers. This book will be welcomed by anybody who is interested in the working of living bodies and in the history of human knowledge.
Author : Roland N. Pittman
Publisher : Biota Publishing
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 21,89 MB
Release : 2016-08-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1615047212
This presentation describes various aspects of the regulation of tissue oxygenation, including the roles of the circulatory system, respiratory system, and blood, the carrier of oxygen within these components of the cardiorespiratory system. The respiratory system takes oxygen from the atmosphere and transports it by diffusion from the air in the alveoli to the blood flowing through the pulmonary capillaries. The cardiovascular system then moves the oxygenated blood from the heart to the microcirculation of the various organs by convection, where oxygen is released from hemoglobin in the red blood cells and moves to the parenchymal cells of each tissue by diffusion. Oxygen that has diffused into cells is then utilized in the mitochondria to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of all cells. The mitochondria are able to produce ATP until the oxygen tension or PO2 on the cell surface falls to a critical level of about 4–5 mm Hg. Thus, in order to meet the energetic needs of cells, it is important to maintain a continuous supply of oxygen to the mitochondria at or above the critical PO2 . In order to accomplish this desired outcome, the cardiorespiratory system, including the blood, must be capable of regulation to ensure survival of all tissues under a wide range of circumstances. The purpose of this presentation is to provide basic information about the operation and regulation of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as the properties of the blood and parenchymal cells, so that a fundamental understanding of the regulation of tissue oxygenation is achieved.
Author : William Harvey
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 30,8 MB
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Science
ISBN :
William Harvey and the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood - Revolutionizing Medicine: William Harvey's Groundbreaking Discovery of Blood Circulation: Immerse yourself in the captivating world of medical discovery with William Harvey and the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood. This book takes you on a journey through the groundbreaking work of William Harvey, who revolutionized our understanding of the human body and its circulatory system. Explore the historical context, scientific advancements, and enduring impact of Harvey's remarkable discovery, which laid the foundation for modern medicine. Key Aspects of the Book William Harvey and the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood: Scientific Exploration: Delve into the meticulous research and experimentation conducted by William Harvey as he unraveled the mysteries of blood circulation, challenging prevailing theories of his time. Paradigm Shift in Medicine: Understand the profound impact of Harvey's discovery, which transformed the field of medicine and paved the way for further advancements in anatomy, physiology, and cardiology. Legacy and Influence: Examine how Harvey's contributions continue to shape our understanding of the human body, cardiovascular health, and medical practice, leaving an enduring legacy in the history of science. In William Harvey and the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood, readers are introduced to the pioneering work of William Harvey, a trailblazing physician and scientist. The book showcases Harvey's remarkable contributions and their transformative effect on the field of medicine, solidifying his status as one of the most influential figures in scientific history.
Author : Hippocrates of Kos
Publisher : Delphi Classics
Page : 1725 pages
File Size : 36,77 MB
Release : 2015-01-21
Category : Medical
ISBN :
Hippocrates of Kos, the Father of Western medicine, is credited with advancing the systematic study of clinical medicine, summing up the knowledge of previous schools and prescribing practices for physicians through the Hippocratic Corpus and other works. The Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Hippocrates’ complete extant works, with beautiful illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Hippocrates’ life and works * Features the complete extant works now generally believed to be written by Hippocrates, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introductions * Includes translations previously appearing in Loeb Classical Library editions of Hippocrates’ works * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the works you want to read with individual contents tables * Includes many of the spurious works in the Hippocratic Corpus, first time in digital print * Includes all of Polybus’ rare works of the Hippocratic Corpus: ON THE NATURE OF MAN and REGIMEN IN HEALTH, available in no other collection * Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students * Features two bonus biographies – discover Hippocrates’ ancient world * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: some Kindle software programs cannot display Greek characters correctly; however the characters do display correctly on Kindle devices. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: Works of Hippocrates ON ANCIENT MEDICINE PROGNOSTICS APHORISMS EPIDEMICS I AND III ON REGIMEN IN ACUTE DISEASES ON AIRS, WATERS, AND PLACES ON THE ARTICULATIONS ON FRACTURES ON THE INSTRUMENTS OF REDUCTION ON INJURIES OF THE HEAD THE HIPPOCRATIC OATH THE LAW THE PHYSICIAN’S ESTABLISHMENT Works of the Hippocratic Corpus ON THE NATURE OF MAN REGIMEN IN HEALTH ON ULCERS ON FISTULAE ON HEMORRHOIDS ON THE SACRED DISEASE ON ALIMENT THE PRECEPTS HUMOURS DREAMS THE ART BREATHS DECORUM THE PHYSICIAN DENTITION The Greek Texts LIST OF GREEK TEXTS The Dual Texts DUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXTS The Biographies GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO HIPPOCRATES by W. H. S. Jones HIPPOCRATES by Charles McRae Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 35,95 MB
Release : 1988-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309038391
Scientific experiments using animals have contributed significantly to the improvement of human health. Animal experiments were crucial to the conquest of polio, for example, and they will undoubtedly be one of the keystones in AIDS research. However, some persons believe that the cost to the animals is often high. Authored by a committee of experts from various fields, this book discusses the benefits that have resulted from animal research, the scope of animal research today, the concerns of advocates of animal welfare, and the prospects for finding alternatives to animal use. The authors conclude with specific recommendations for more consistent government action.
