National Library of Medicine

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The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, has been a center of information innovation since its founding in 1836. The world’s largest biomedical library, NLM maintains and makes available a vast print collection and produces electronic information resources on a wide range of topics that are searched billions of times each year by millions of people around the globe. It also supports and conducts research, development, and training in biomedical informatics and health information technology. In addition, the Library coordinates a 6,000-member National Network of Libraries of Medicine that promotes and provides access to health information in communities across the United States. Our collections include:

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French Physician With His Retinue going to Visit His Patients

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  • Brian J. Hunt said:
    Just in case you don’t know, the footman is noted as having a clyster over his shoulder. This is an instrument for giving enemas.

De Lagopode =: From Lagopode

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  • Vernon Fridy said:
    Willow Ptarmigan or Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus), winter plumage

Transfusion Of Blood - Is It Too Late?

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  • Brian J. Hunt said:
    Is this Chester A Arthur?
  • National Library of Medicine said:
    Winfield Hancock

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