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Abstract

Lancets have been used since ancient times for various reasons. Dally explores their use on teething babies. Teething was widely believed to be a common cause of death in babies.

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Title
The lancet and the gum-lancet: 400 years of teething babies
Author
Dally, Ann
Pages
1710-1
Publication year
1996
Publication date
Dec 21-Dec 28, 1996
Publisher
Elsevier Limited
ISSN
01406736
e-ISSN
1474547X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
198994177
Copyright
Copyright Lancet Ltd. Dec 21-Dec 28, 1996