Professor Victor Francis Lambert presented his Semon Lecture in 1959. He gave a general description of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of post-nasal tumors, with warning that histological diagnosis is frequently inaccurate and that diagnosis is often far too late, therefore highlighting that more attention to early signs is needed. Journal article version of the … Continue reading “Malignant Disease of the Post Nasal Space”
Category: 1950-1959
Some Observations on the Histology and Functions of the Larynx
Professor Lucius Rüedi delivered his Semon Lecture on the 6th of November 1958 at the Royal Society of Medicine. Through this, he outlines the histology of the larynx, common sites of pathologies, and the process of regeneration after injury or illness. He also showed a high speed video countering Georges Portmann’s clonic theory by demonstrating … Continue reading “Some Observations on the Histology and Functions of the Larynx”
Abductor Paralysis – Theory and Practice Since Semon
Mr Frederick Cecil Wray Capps presented his Semon Lecture in 1957. During this lecture, he revisits Felix Semon and later Adam Kelly’s work on the innervation of the larynx. He compares and contrasts their theories and then outlines some causes of paralysis of the abductor muscles of the larynx and notes their treatment. Journal article … Continue reading “Abductor Paralysis – Theory and Practice Since Semon”
The Physiology of Phonation
Professor Georges Portmann delivered his Semon lecture on November 1st 1956 at the Royal Society of Medicine. During his talk, he outlines the physiology of phonation, noting that the ‘tonic’ theory is incomplete and proposes the ‘clonic’ theory. Namely, it is not the stream of air which produces vibration of the vocal cords, but the … Continue reading “The Physiology of Phonation”
The Action of the Mammalian Olfactory Organ
Lord Edgar Douglas Adrian delivered his Semon Lecture on November 3rd 1955. In this, he outlines the way in which olfactory information is signalled to the brain, the process of excitation and transmission of impulses, and finally the details of olfactory discharge. Journal article version of the lecture Edgar Adrian was born on the 30th … Continue reading “The Action of the Mammalian Olfactory Organ”
Bronchological Pneumonology
Professor Eelco Huizinga delivered his Semon Lecture in 1954. During his lecture, he proposes the use of a new term, bronchological pneumonology, emphasising the fact that pulmonary abnormalities are often the result of bronchial affection, like broncho-stenosis. He also advocates the use of bronchoscopy in the investigation of pulmonary affections. Journal article version of the … Continue reading “Bronchological Pneumonology”
The Management of Cancer of the Larynx
Professor Frank Cunliffe Ormerod presented his Semon Lecture in 1953. In this, he outlined the current knowledge of laryngeal physiology and cancers thereof, as well as possible treatments. He notes that partial laryngectomy is not effectives and so advocates that it isn’t used. Additionally, he documented the necessary margins to be used in surgical treatment. … Continue reading “The Management of Cancer of the Larynx”
Clinical Aspects of Respiratory Air Currents
Dr Arthur Walter Proetz delivered his Semon Lecture in 1952. Within his lecture, he synthesised conflicts in the physiology of air currents in the nasal passages through review of his previous work and also self-replicated experiments. He then went on to outline disorders of nasal respiration and their treatments. Journal article version of the lecture … Continue reading “Clinical Aspects of Respiratory Air Currents”
Articulatory Defects in Aphasia
Dr Macdonald Critchley gave his Semon Lecture in 1951. Through his lecture, he outlines different defects arising from aphasia. He then goes on to demonstrate that dysarthria, dysphasia and articulatory dyspraxia, whilst possible occurring together, are separate phenomena. Journal article version of the lecture Macdonald Critchley was born on the 2nd of February 1900. Unusually … Continue reading “Articulatory Defects in Aphasia”
The Development and the Present Use of Bronchospirometry
Dr Paul Frenckner gave his Semon Lecture in 1950. He gave a very technical and detailed account of the instruments and techniques involved in clinical examination of the functional capacity of the lungs. Journal article version of the lecture Paul Freckner died in 1967. He worked for most of his career in Stockholm and became … Continue reading “The Development and the Present Use of Bronchospirometry”