Commentary: The evolution of methods to assess the effects of treatments, illustrated by the development of treatments for diphtheria, 1825-1918

Int J Epidemiol. 2013 Jun;42(3):662-76. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyr162. Epub 2011 Dec 5.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Diphtheria / history*
  • Diphtheria / therapy
  • Diphtheria Antitoxin / history*
  • Diphtheria Toxoid / history*
  • Diphtheria Toxoid / therapeutic use
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Immune Sera / administration & dosage
  • Immune Sera / history*
  • Intubation / history*
  • Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
  • Tracheotomy / history*

Substances

  • Diphtheria Antitoxin
  • Diphtheria Toxoid
  • Immune Sera