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Leonhard Ludwig Finke
Leonhard Ludwig Finke (1747–1837) was a German physician, known for his contributions to medical geography. Life He was born 24 October 1747 in Westerkappeln. He studied medicine from 1769 in the University of Halle, obtaining there in 1772 his doctorate with the dissertation ''De salubritate febrium in morbis chronicis''.:de:s:ADB:Finke, Leonhard Ludwig Finke worked as doctor and obstetrician first in Lengerich, Westphalia, and later in Kassel, Cassel. In 1776 he was employed in Tecklenburg as medical officer and instructor in midwifery. From 1802 he worked in the same capacity in Lingen, remaining there until his death. Works Finke's major work was ''Versuch einer allgemeinen medicinisch-praktischen Geographie'' (3 volumes, 1792–95). It was the first work of medical geography with a world-wide scope. He was influenced by Johann Peter Frank, and encouraged by James Lind. In turn, Finke influenced August Hirsch, and was a precursor of Humboldtian medicine. Finke worked on an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medical Geography
Medicine is the science and practice of caring for a patient, managing the diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, treatment, palliation of their injury or disease, and promoting their health. Medicine encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness. Contemporary medicine applies biomedical sciences, biomedical research, genetics, and medical technology to diagnose, treat, and prevent injury and disease, typically through pharmaceuticals or surgery, but also through therapies as diverse as psychotherapy, external splints and traction, medical devices, biologics, and ionizing radiation, amongst others. Medicine has been practiced since prehistoric times, and for most of this time it was an art (an area of skill and knowledge), frequently having connections to the religious and philosophical beliefs of local culture. For example, a medicine man would apply herbs and say prayers for healing, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
