Almost exactly IOO years ago, in fact on 23 September, 1880, John Boyd Orr was born quite near here, at Kilmaurs, Ayrshire. It is fitting that this lecture should be given in the University of Glasgow with which he had such close relations, first as a student and research assistant, and later as Rector and finally Chancellor. I think that the best way of paying tribute to this remarkable man in...

Among the many valuable contributions to medicine made by the Vienna School, the Encyclopaedia of Medicine edited by Professor Nothnagel takes a prominent place, and among the monographs it contains the present from the pen of the editor himself, is worthy of the reputation of its author who has been eminently successful iu giving what he aimed at a clear and ? comprehensive account of disease....

I think Odysseus is not lying completely to the Phaeacians, but is stretching the truth. He wants to be known as a hero and have stories told about him so he stretches the truth. When he is telling his adventure and stories, ultimately he can say whatever he wants and no one can really question him. He might not be stretching the truth but possible leaving bits and pieces out to make him seem s...

tertullian's point of view on the relationship of faith and rationality can be examined from two perspectives. by citing to some of sentences that he has said in opposition to philosophy, he is known the pioneer of radical fideism. in those famous quotes, he takes philosophy to be the source and origin of heretic, and the philosopher's teachings as identical with teachings of devils a...

Objectives: Rapid and fast growth of Methamphetamine in Iran has posed a new challenge for Iranian health sector. The objective of this study was to report a case of Methamphetamine psychosis (not otherwise specified-NOS). Methods: The patient was an 48-year-old married male who complained of suspiciousness and delusion of control, he started using Methamphetamine 5 years ago, Two days after...