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Diagnostics
Diagnostics

Instrumentation directed at clinical measurement to assist in arriving at a diagnosis, and to provide a means for monitoring treatment. Ushered in the modern era of physical diagnosis and ergo, clinical medicine. 

Electro-Therapeutic
Electro-Therapeutic

With the advent of electricity came a plethora of novel and often ridiculous electrical apparatus to address every imaginable condition and disorder. 

Dry Cold and Heat
Dry Cold and Heat

The application of dry and/or cold heat was a common treatment for dysaesthesiae and spinal irritations

Hypodermic
Hypodermic

Early hypodermic syringes were difficult to clean and service until they were made entirely of steel or glass.

Vaccination
Vaccination

During 1778 Dr. Edward Jenner of England discovered the cowpox virus to be a smallpox virus preventative without the dangers imposed by collection from a pox pustule and henceforth, ushered in the era of vaccination. 

Bloodletting
Bloodletting

Sir William Harvey considerd bloodletting to bave a most salutary effect in many diseases and felt it foremost among all general remedies. 

Inhalers
Inhalers

Throughout the 19th century, medications for respiratory disorders were conveniently administered via inhalers. 

Rectal Therapy
Rectal Therapy
Education
Education
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Miscellaneous Items

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