Mr Walter Goldie Howarth presented his Semon Lecture in 1936. His lecture reports on a number of cases of tumours and ulcers of the palate that he has observed. He then goes on to describe the technique of diathermy excision of malignant tumours that he has used in many of these cases. To finish his … Continue reading “Some Tumours and Ulcers of the Palate and Fauces”
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The Defences of the Upper Respiratory Tract
Sir St Clair Thomson gave his lecture in 1935 and focused on the different modes of defence against respiratory microbial germs. The talk aimed to show the complexity and perfection of these defences, their mode of action and their reciprocal reaction and demonstrate the interest of knowledge of natural processes as a necessary preliminary to … Continue reading “The Defences of the Upper Respiratory Tract”
Inflammation of the Maxillary Antrum and Other Accessory Sinuses (Some Clinical Manifestations of its Pathology)
Mr Herbert Tilley delivered his Semon Lecture in 1934. His talk centred around looking at new pathology of infection into bones. It includes a review of the anatomy of the sinuses before exploring infection transmission modes and the clinical manifestations of diseases. He then goes on to make some suggestions for various treatments. Journal article … Continue reading “Inflammation of the Maxillary Antrum and Other Accessory Sinuses (Some Clinical Manifestations of its Pathology)”
The So-Called Associated Paralyses of the Larynx (Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsy)
Professor Hendrik Burger presented his Semon lecture on the 2nd of November 1933 at the Lecture Hall of the Royal Society of Medicine. His lecture focuses on the various eponymous syndromes for paralysis of different cranial nerves and whether all of these syndromes are actually justified. In conclusion, he found that the associated paralysis of … Continue reading “The So-Called Associated Paralyses of the Larynx (Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsy)”
The Tonsil Problem
Professor Otto Kahler gave his Semon Lecture in 1932. He spoke widely on the tonsils, including the role and function of tonsils, whether they served a particular purpose, before going on to address the long-standing issue of whether or not to remove them. Journal article version of the lecture Otto Kahler was born on the … Continue reading “The Tonsil Problem”
The Relative Value of Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Cancers in the Upper Air Passages
Mr William Douglas Harmer gave his lecture on the 5th of November 1931 at the Royal Society of Medicine. His talk highlighted the importance of increasing the availability of radiation therapy, increased training for identifying patients suitable for treatment, and the joint care of patients by clinicians and radiation experts. Journal article version of the … Continue reading “The Relative Value of Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Cancers in the Upper Air Passages”
Some Observations on Semon’s Law
Mr Victor Ewings Negus presented his Semon Lecture at the Royal Society of Medicine on the 6th of November 1930. His talk centred around using comparative anatomy to provide evidence for Semon’s law and to do so he looked at the anatomy of animals, such as fish. Journal article version of the lecture Victor Negus … Continue reading “Some Observations on Semon’s Law”
The Lower End of the Oesophagus at Birth and in the Adult
Dr Harris Peyton Mosher gave his lecture in 1929 and used his lecture to speak on a number of recent discoveries. Firstly, he looked at the anatomy of the lower oesophagus and how understanding had changed using dissection, microscopy and radiography. He went on to speak about the pioneering use of barium to find a … Continue reading “The Lower End of the Oesophagus at Birth and in the Adult”
Laryngo-Rhinology and General Medicine
Professor Markuss Hajek presented his lecture on the 1st of November 1928 at the Royal Society of Medicine. Hajek dedicated his talk to emphasising the importance of looking at a medical condition in the context of all branches of medicine, so focused on the necessity for other disciplines like radiography, serology and histology in the … Continue reading “Laryngo-Rhinology and General Medicine”
The Present Position of Laryngoctomy for Cancer of the Larynx
Mr Lionel Colledge delivered his lecture in the Barnes Hall at the Royal Society of Medicine on the 3rd of November 1927. His lecture centred around the appropriateness of laryngectomy in laryngeal cancer cases, as compared to other approaches such as laryngofissure and radium, and how to obtain the best results for the patient. Journal … Continue reading “The Present Position of Laryngoctomy for Cancer of the Larynx”