La Radiologie et La Guerre by Marie Curie
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"La Radiologie et La Guerre" by Marie Curie is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the pivotal role that radiology, particularly the use of X-rays, played during wartime medicine, especially in diagnosing and treating injuries sustained by soldiers. Curie's experience and contributions during the war highlight the improvements in medical imaging technology and its applications in emergency medical situations. The opening of the text introduces
the significance of X-rays, invented in 1895, and their evolution as a medical diagnostic tool that revolutionized the examination of trauma patients on the battlefield. Curie recounts her own involvement in the organization and implementation of radiological services to address the urgent needs for medical imaging during the war. The beginning details the development of portable radiology units, the training of personnel, and the logistical challenges faced in treating wounded soldiers, setting the stage for an exploration of both the technical and practical aspects of radiology in medical warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Curie, Marie, 1867-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | La Radiologie et La Guerre |
| Contents | Introduction -- Les rayons X -- Comment peut-on produire les rayons X -- Installation dans les hôpitaux et voitures radiologiques -- Travail radiologique dans les hôpitaux -- Personnel radiologique -- Rendement et résultats -- Organisation d'après-guerre -- Radiothérapie et radiumthérapie. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Madeleine Fournier and Marc D'Hooghe (www.freeliterature.org) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Medical care |
| Subject | Medical radiology |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Health aspects |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44098 |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 514 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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