International Journal of Case Studies (ISSN Online 2305-509X)

VOLUME 13, ISSUE 9
IMPACT FACTOR 4.428

1) Frederick Matthias Alexander in Beechworth, VIC., Australia, December 1896 — January 1897
Author Details:Jeroen Staring
Retired Dr. mult. Jeroen Staring taught mathematics at secondary schools in The Netherlands. His 2005 Medical Sciences dissertation describes the life, work, and technique of F. Matthias Alexander. In 2013 he successfully defended a second dissertation, on the early history of the NYC Bureau of Educational Experiments.
Abstract:
This case study describes the visit of Frederick Matthias Alexander, the future founder of the so-called Alexander Technique, to the town of Beechworth in the northern part of the state of Victoria, Australia, in late 1896 and early 1897. He lectured on his breathing and speech methods, gave lessons in them, and gave recitals at entertainment evenings organized with his former student Mrs. Edith Young, who first used her stage name ‘Miss Edith Tasca-Page’ at Beechworth. It becomes clear that Alexander used special advertising techniques learned from memory experts ‘Professor Alphonse Loisette’ and Charles Edwin Jones; that his “methods” were limited to speech and breathing, and that the first half of 1897 presented great challenges for him, which he met in very idiosyncratic ways.
Keywords: Edith Mary Parsons (Page) Young (1865-1938; stage name since December 1896: Miss Edith Tasca-Page). Frederick Matthias Alexander (1869-1955); Charles Edwin Jones (1828-1903); Marcus Dwight Larrowe (1820-1896) — aka “Professor” Alphonse Loisette; Robert Forbes Young (1856-1910). Beechworth, VIC
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2) A Complicated Case of Brain Death in a 50M Patient Experiencing Alcohol Withdrawal
Author’s Details: Wright ME, Lee V, Morello P, Khan S, Jomsky B, Sahil S
Abstract:
This case study presents a 50-year-old male with a history of alcoholism who was admitted for alcohol withdrawal syndrome and subsequently experienced rapid deterioration, necessitating ICU care and endotracheal intubation. Neuroimaging revealed diffuse cerebral edema, raising concerns about anoxic brain injury and uncal herniation. The complexities of this case underscore the critical need for vigilant monitoring and comprehensive assessments in managing alcohol use disorder, particularly in patients with intricate medical histories. The findings highlight the interplay between alcohol withdrawal, cardiovascular complications, and neurological risks, emphasizing the importance of a proactive, multidisciplinary approach in Clinical decision-making.
Keywords: Brain Death, Alcoholism
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