"Neurosyphilis: Modern Systematic Diagnosis and Treatment" by E. E. Southard and H. C. Solomon is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neurosyphilis, reflecting on a range of case histories from a psychopathic hospital setting, showcasing both failed and successful treatment approaches. The book aims to serve as a guide for general practitioners, neurologists, and psychiatrists dealing with the complexities associated with this disease. The opening of the book introduces the authors' aims and the context of their research, which predominantly utilizes case histories from a psychopathic hospital in Boston. It highlights the difficulties in diagnosing different forms of neurosyphilis, the varied symptoms presented by patients, and the influence of both structural and functional neurological disorders. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding the progression of the disease and the intersection of mental and physical symptoms in the context of treatment outcomes. With a wide array of case studies, the work sets the stage for a detailed exploration of neurosyphilis and its treatment approaches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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By Elmer Ernest Southard
"Neurosyphilis: Modern Systematic Diagnosis and Treatment" by E. E. Southard and H. C. Solomon is a scientific publication written in the early 20th c...
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Elmer Ernest Southard was an American neuropsychiatrist, neuropathologist, professor and author. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Southard lived in the city for nearly his entire life. He attended Boston Latin School and completed his education at Harvard University. At Harvard, Southard distinguished himself as a chess player. After briefly studying in Germany, he returned to the United States as a pathologist at Danvers State Hospital. Southard held academic appointments at Harvard University and its medical school.
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