Berton Roueché
What’s inside
A collection of true medical mystery stories that present various medical cases and the epidemiological detective work involved in solving them.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the complexity of diagnosing rare diseases
- Appreciating the detective-like process of epidemiology
- Learning about the historical and environmental context of diseases
- Gaining insights into the evolution of medical research
Key Points
- The enigma of unexplained illnesses
- The challenges of epidemiology
- The process of medical detection
- Eureka moments in disease diagnosis
- Medical investigations that read like detective stories
- The impact of environmental factors on health
- The importance of medical research and persistence
Who’s it For
- Medical Professionals
- True Crime Enthusiasts
- Public Health Students
- Readers Interested in Medical Mysteries
About the author
Berton Roueché was an American journalist famed for his medical detective stories, contributing to The New Yorker for almost fifty years.