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General Paresis (1913)

General Paresis (1913)

Kraepelin, Emil
Moore, J. W.

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Medical ReferenceFiction AnthologiesMental Health

ISBN10: 1164655728
ISBN13: 9781164655725
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
General Paresis is a medical book written by Emil Kraepelin in 1913. The book focuses on the neurological disorder known as general paresis or general paralysis of the insane (GPI). This condition is caused by late-stage syphilis and can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including cognitive impairment, personality changes, and physical weakness.Kraepelin's book provides a comprehensive overview of GPI, including its history, causes, symptoms, and treatment options. He also discusses the various ways in which the disease can manifest itself and how it can be diagnosed.Throughout the book, Kraepelin emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of GPI. He argues that prompt intervention can help to prevent the worst symptoms of the disease from developing and can improve the overall prognosis for patients.Overall, General Paresis is an important historical document that sheds light on the early understanding of GPI and the ways in which medical professionals sought to diagnose and treat this devastating condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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