William Withering, M.D., F.R.S. / by Harold B. Myers. [between 1922 and 1937]

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William Withering, M.D., F.R.S. / by Harold B. Myers. [between 1922 and 1937]

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225632116

[11] p. : ill., port. ; 28 cm.

Oregon Health & Science University Library, OHSU Library

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University of Oregon. Medical School. Medical History Club.

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Myers, Harold Bunce, 1886-1937.

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Withering, William, 1741-1799

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William Withering, botanist and physician, is credited with the introduction of digitalis into the practice of medicine. Withering was born in Wellington, Shropshire, England in 1741. He followed in the medical footsteps of his father who was an apothecary-surgeon. Withering received his degree in 1766 from the University of Edinburgh. Withering published 19 articles during his lifetime. After fighting a long battle with tuberculosis, he died on 6 October 1799, at the age of 58. Dig...