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Medical Inquiries and Observations, Vol. 3 / The Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged by the Author

By Benjamin Rush
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The volume outlines a practical theory of fever that locates most attacks in a preceding general debility, distinguishes debility caused by excess stimulation from that caused by abstraction, and describes a predisposed state (vibratility) that can progress to systemic depression and a forming state of fever. It enumerates predisposing causes—climatic, emotional, dietary, traumatic, and exertional—and relates characteristic symptoms to physiological changes. Extended clinical chapters record outbreaks and sporadic cases of bilious yellow fever in Philadelphia, offering case observations, symptom progression, and reflections on management.

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Benjamin Rush

Benjamin Rush (1746-1813) was a prominent American physician, educator, and social reformer, often regarded as one of the founding figures of American psychiatry. He played a significant role in the development of medical education in the United States and was a signatory of the Declaration of Independence. Rush is best known for his influential work, "Medical Inquiries and Observations," a multi-volume series that addressed various medical conditions and treatments of his time. His writings contributed to the understanding of mental health and the humane treatment of the mentally ill, reflecting his commitment to social justice and public health.

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