[Izydor Nahumowicz (1800-1842) and his work on the salt springs of Druskininkai].

Ann Acad Med Stetin

Katedra Fizjoterapii Wydziału Nauk o Zdrowiu, Akademii Medycznej we Wroclawiu ul. Grunwaldzka 2, 50-355 Wrocław.

Published: March 2012

AI Article Synopsis

Article Abstract

This article begins with a presentation of attractions of Druskininkai (formerly Druskieniki) in the first half of the 19th century. The life and scientific achievements of Izydor Nahumowicz (1800-1842), an eminent spa physician, are discussed. His treatise "Treatment with mineral waters in Druskininkai" (Grodno 1841) is presented in detail, as well as procedures preparing for treatment in Druskininkai with indications and contraindications for referring patients to this spa. Mention is made of the social life and entertainment in Druskininkai.

Download full-text PDF

Source

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

nahumowicz 1800-1842
8
[izydor nahumowicz
4
1800-1842 work
4
work salt
4
salt springs
4
springs druskininkai]
4
druskininkai] article
4
article presentation
4
presentation attractions
4
attractions druskininkai
4

Similar Publications

[The past of Druskininkai (part I)].

Przegl Lek

November 2012

Katedra Fizjoterapii Wydziału Nauk o Zdrowiu Akademii Medycznej we Wrocławiu.

The development of hydrotherapy in the first half of the XIX century is presented in short. The geographical, climatic and epidemiological situation of Druskininkai, a health resort founded in 1837 has been mentioned. The natural substances: salt springs and therapeutic muds are described sufficiently.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

[Izydor Nahumowicz (1800-1842) and his work on the salt springs of Druskininkai].

Ann Acad Med Stetin

March 2012

Katedra Fizjoterapii Wydziału Nauk o Zdrowiu, Akademii Medycznej we Wroclawiu ul. Grunwaldzka 2, 50-355 Wrocław.

This article begins with a presentation of attractions of Druskininkai (formerly Druskieniki) in the first half of the 19th century. The life and scientific achievements of Izydor Nahumowicz (1800-1842), an eminent spa physician, are discussed. His treatise "Treatment with mineral waters in Druskininkai" (Grodno 1841) is presented in detail, as well as procedures preparing for treatment in Druskininkai with indications and contraindications for referring patients to this spa.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!