Currents and Counter-Currents in Medical Science

'Currents and Counter-Currents in Medical Science' is a collection of essays and addresses by Oliver Wendell Holmes, offering a fascinating glimpse into the state of medical thought and practice in the mid-19th century. Holmes, a physician and celebrated author, examines prevailing medical theories, challenges established dogmas, and advocates for a more scientific and evidence-based approach to patient care. This volume showcases Holmes’ sharp intellect and progressive views, making it a valuable resource for historians of medicine and anyone interested in the evolution of medical science. His insights remain relevant today, as the medical community continues to grapple with the balance between tradition and innovation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.