The Goat-gland Transplantation As Originated and Successfully Performed by J. R. Brinkley, M. D., of Milford, Kansas, U. S. A., in Over 600 Operations Upon Men and Women

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In the early 20th century, medical innovation collided with ethical controversy as Dr. J. R. Brinkley, a figure both revered and reviled, pioneered the practice of goat-gland transplantation. In "The Goat-gland Transplantation: As Originated and Successfully Performed by J. R. Brinkley, M. D., of Milford, Kansas, U. S. A., in Over 600 Operations Upon Men and Women," Brinkley presents his groundbreaking yet contentious techniques aimed at rejuvenation and vitality. This document delves into the intricacies of his procedures, including the radical use of animal glands and the fervent claims of restored youth. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this work invites readers to scrutinize the intersection of medicine, ethics, and the quest for longevity, revealing a pivotal chapter in the annals of medical history.