Medical Compendium: Galen and Hippocrates

original: "Πίναξ" (Pinax). In manuscript culture, this serves as an index or list of the works contained within the volume.

Galen's On Diagnosis from Dreams original: "περὶ τῆς ἐξ ἐνυπνίων διαγνώσεως". A short treatise by Galen exploring how dreams can indicate the physical state or "humors" of a patient's body. . 1 The Greek letter alpha (α) indicates the number 1, likely referring to the first folio or page.
Hippocrates's Prognostics original: "προγνωστικά". One of the most famous works of the Hippocratic corpus, teaching physicians how to predict the course of an illness. . 9 The Greek letter theta (θ) represents the number 9.
By the Same Referring to Hippocrates. Prorrhetics original: "προῤῥητικά". A collection of medical predictions or early warnings regarding the outcome of diseases. . 9
Galen's On Diagnosis from Dreams . 18 The letters iota-eta (ιη) represent 18. This may be a second copy or a continuation.
By the Same Referring to Galen. On Prognosis original: "περὶ προγνώσεως". Galen’s work on how to determine the future state of a patient, often used to establish the physician's authority. . 18

By the Same Referring to Galen. Commentary on the Aphorisms of Hippocrates original: "ἐξήγησις εἰς τοὺς ἀφορισμοὺς Ἱπποκράτους". Galen wrote extensive explanations (exegesis) of Hippocrates's short, pithy medical observations. . 42 The letters mu-beta (μβ) represent 42.

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