Dr Adam Brown Kelly gave his lecture on the 2nd of December 1926 in the Hall of the Royal Society of Medicine. His lecture follows up on some of the work Semon did during his lifetime on the innervation of the larynx, including topics such as diagnosis and treatment of spasms, as well as other … Continue reading “Nervous Affections of the Oesophagus”
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The Toll of Chronic Nasal Focal Sepsis on Body and Mind
Dr Patrick Watson-Williams delivered his lecture at the Hall of the Royal Society of Medicine on the 5th of November 1925. The lecture touched briefly on the complications of chronic nasal focal sepsis with regards to the pulmonary and gastrointestinal systems, among others, before exploring the link with mental disturbance and crime and as such, … Continue reading “The Toll of Chronic Nasal Focal Sepsis on Body and Mind”
Malignant Diseases of the Oesophagus
Dr Jean Guisez gave his lecture on the 6th of November 1924 at the Royal Society of Medicine. The lecture provides a comprehensive overview of oesophageal cancers, from its aetiology to the problems it causes to those affected by the different types and hence the diagnosis, prognosis and subsequent treatment. Journal article version of the … Continue reading “Malignant Diseases of the Oesophagus”
The Advancement of Laryngology: A Plea for Adequate Training and a Closer Co-operative Action
Dr Arthur Logan Turner gave his lecture at the Hall of the Royal Society of Medicine on the 1st of November 1923. His lecture looks at how laryngology has been taught in the past, from the days where the head of laryngology in hospitals either didn’t exist or was filled by a doctor of a … Continue reading “The Advancement of Laryngology: A Plea for Adequate Training and a Closer Co-operative Action”
The Development of the Trans-Atlantic Rhino-Laryngology
Professor Herbert Birkett delivered his Semon Lecture on the 12th of July 1922. This lecture gives a very comprehensive account of the history of rhino-laryngology in America from 1855 until 1921. It details all of the major players in the field between these time points and the advances made it technique, technology and teaching. Journal … Continue reading “The Development of the Trans-Atlantic Rhino-Laryngology”
Suspension Laryngoscopy and its Practical Use
Professor Gustav Killian’s lecture, given on the 28th of May 1914, was the first to be held at the University of London in order to accommodate a greater number of people. The lecture gave a very detailed account of suspension laryngoscopy, including an almost step-by-step account of how to perform it and its uses in … Continue reading “Suspension Laryngoscopy and its Practical Use”
The Relationship of the Larynx to Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Dr Walter Jobson Horne gave his lecture in the Royal Society of Medicine’s lecture hall on the 5th of July 1921, the first of the post World War I era when finally it was deemed that Felix Semon’s German background was no longer a serious conflict of interest. However, sadly, his lecture was never published … Continue reading “The Relationship of the Larynx to Pulmonary Tuberculosis”
Sir Felix Semon, His Work and its Influence on Laryngology
This inaugural Semon lecture was given at University College, January 22 and 24, 1913 by Dr Peter McBride. The published version of the lecture is largely concerned with giving a history of Sir Felix Semon’s life, with particular emphasis on Semon’s role in developing largyngology as a medical speciality. Journal article version of the lecture … Continue reading “Sir Felix Semon, His Work and its Influence on Laryngology”