
Gout, with a section on ocular disease in the gouty
Exploring Gout's Eye-Opening ImpactBy Llewellyn J. LlewellynLength20h 5m
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In "Gout, with a section on ocular disease in the gouty," Llewellyn J. Llewellyn intricately explores the multifaceted nature of gout, employing a blend of medical scholarship and clinical observation. This meticulous work delves into the etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment protocols relevant to gout, illuminating its historical context within the realm of rheumatology. Notably, Llewellyn also addresses the lesser-discussed ocular manifestations associated with gout, thereby expanding the scope of its clinical implications and offering a holistic view of the disease's impact on patient health. Llewellyn J. Llewellyn was a prominent figure in medical literature, known for his dedication to studying chronic diseases and their systemic effects. His extensive background in medicine, combined with a focus on the intersections of different bodily systems, notably influenced his rigorous examination of gout. His scholarly pursuits were likely shaped by ongoing debates in the medical community regarding systemic illnesses and their comprehensive presentation, fostering a need for accessible yet detailed texts on such conditions. This book is essential for medical professionals, students, and researchers interested in rheumatology and systemic diseases. Llewellyn's thorough and methodical approach serves not only as an invaluable resource for understanding gout's complexities but also as a crucial reference for its potential complications, encouraging readers to reconsider established notions about this prevalent condition.
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness
Length20 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 10, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
2The Antiquity of Gout
3Prevalence of Gout in the Anglo-Saxon Period
4Views of the Humoralists
5The Aphorisms of Hippocrates
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6Introduction of the Word “Gout”
7Early Views as to the Nature of Tophi
8The “Honour of the Gout”
9That Gout confers Immunity from other Disorders
10Growing Infrequency and Attenuation of Gout
11Isolation of Acute Articular Rheumatism From Gout
12Tardy Dissociation of Chronic Gout From Chronic Rheumatism
13Identification of Muscular Rheumatism
14Differentiation of Chronic Gout From Arthritis Deformans
15Cleavage of Arthritis Deformans into Two Types
16Elimination of the Infective Arthritides
17Garrod’s Theory
18Antagonistic Views
19Histogenous Theories
20Antecedent Structural Changes
21Hepatic Inadequacy
22Hyperpyræmia
23Nervous Theories
24Growing Scepticism as to Garrod’s Pathogeny of Gout
25Definition and Classification
26Classification
27Suggested Classification of Articular Gout
28Etiology and Morbid Anatomy
29Summary
30Morbid Anatomy
31Revelations of the Bio-Chemist
32Protein Metabolism
33The Formation of Urea
34Fate of the Amino-Acids
35Seat of Formation of Urea
36Amino-Acids in Relation to Gout
37The Glycocoll Theory of Gout
38Urea Excretion in Gout
39Creatine and Creatinine
40Inborn Errors of Metabolism
41The Isolation of Nucleic Acid
42Researches on Spermatozoa
43The Discovery of Purins
44Uric Acid a Derivative of Nucleic Acid
45The Chemistry of Uric Acid and the Purin Bodies
46Chemical Constitution
47Structural Formulæ
48Properties of Uric Acid
49Uric Acid in the Blood
50Gudzent and Schade’s Theories