"Prophylaxis" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... The most important factor in his therapeutics is diet. Watering-places and various forms of mineral waters, as well as warm baths and sea baths, are constantly recommended by him. He took strong ground against the use of many drugs, and the rage for operating. The prophylaxis of disease is in Alexander's opinion the important part of the physician's duty. His treatment of fever shows the application of his principle: cold baths, cold compresses, and a cooling diet, were his favorite remedies. He encouraged diaphoresis nearly always, and gave wine ...
— Old-Time Makers of Medicine • James J. Walsh
... its causes and prevention.—How this malady is caused and how easily it may be guarded against, an essay in prophylaxis 10610 ...
— Scientific American Supplement, No. 664, September 22,1888 • Various |
