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THE PRACTICAL MEDICINE SERIES OF YEAR Books. Comprising Ten Volumes the Year's Progress in Medicine and Surgery. Issued monthly under the General Editorial Charge of Gustavus P. Head, M. D., Professor of Laryngology and Rhinology, Chicago Post-Graduate Medical School. The Year Book Publishers, 40 Dearborn Street, Chicago, 1902. Price of this volume, $1.25.

This is the issue for March of this admirable series of year-books, and between its covers the authors have endeavored to give a resume of the best practical literature of gynecology for the year ending February 1, 1903. This volume is edited by Emilius C. Dudley, M. D., Professor of Gynecology, Northwestern University Medical School, etc., and William K. Healy, M .D., Instructor in Gynecology in Northwestern University Medical School. In the selection and adaptation of articles the purpose has been to make the book especially helpful to all having occasion to treat the diseases of women. All the volumes of the second series, thus far issued, have been an improvement over those of the first series.

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL ANNUAL FOR 1902. A Year-Book of Treatment and Practitioner's Index. Twentieth year. E. B. Treat & Co., Publishers, New York City, 1903. Price, $3.00.

As we have repeatedly stated in previous reviews of other editions of this work, it is undoubtedly the best one-volume YearBook published, and it appears to be improving with age; now in its twenty-first year. The present volume contains many more, and much finer illustrations than previous volumes, and with this edition commences a presentation of a general summary of the Year's Work, from which an idea of the general trend of opinion may be more quickly attained. This, evidently, evidently, adds a valuable feature or addition to the Annual; one that will no doubt be appreciated by its many readers. So far as the important subjects presented and recent advances, the present edition is quite as important as any which have gone before, and makes a valuable addition to the working library. The general scope and pur

pose of the work are too well-known to the profession to require further comment from.

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THE PRACTICAL MEDICINE SERIES OF YEAR Books. Vol. III. The Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Edited by Casey A. Wood, C. M., M. D., Albert H. Andrews, M. D., and T. Melville Hardie, A. M., M. D. The Year Book Publishers. Chicago, 1903. Price one volume, $1.50. Series, $7.50.

We have before us the third of a series of ten volumes, issued monthly. Designed to cover the entire field of medicine and surgery. The present volume is divided into three departments: The Eye, the Ear, the Nose and Throat, and each purposes to present the most essential parts of the various papers that have appeared, under their respective head, in the journals during the past year. To pick the good kernels out of such an abundance of chaff is not by any means an easy task, but the editors appear to have succeeded admirably well in filling this little volume of 320 pages with much practical matter, minus much of the chaff, as it were.

DISEASES OF THE PANCREAs, Diseases OF THE SUPRAREnal CapsulES, AND DISeases of the LIVER. By Dr. L. Oser, of Vienna; Dr. E. Neusser, of Vienna; and Drs. H. Quincke and G. Hoppe-Seyler, of Kiel. The entire volume edited, with additions, by Frederick A. Packard, M. D., late Physician to the Pennsylvania and to the Children's Hospitals, Philadelphia; and Reginald H. Fitz, M. D.; Hersey Professor of the Theory and Practice of Physic, Harvard University Medical School, Boston. Handsome octavo of 918 pages, illustrated. W. B. Saunders & Company, Publishers, Philadelphia, New York, London, 1903. Price, Cloth, $5.00 net; Half Morocco, $6.00 net.

The sum of our knowledge concerning diseases of the Pancreas, the Suprarenal Capsules and the Liver combined, appears in this fine large volume. Anything on these subjects is of great interest, but monographs from such a distinguished source, investigators, will of course be found of unusual importance to the profession.

In the sections on the Pancreas and the Suprarenals, the large numbers of experi

ments upon animals cited will be of the greatest value to the pathologist, the clinician, and the pathologic anatomist, affording an insight into the more deep-seated processes, and offering an opportunity of comparing the disturbances of function produced by morbid conditions experimentally induced, with bedside and autopsy observations. In editing these sections the editor has availed himself of the writings of Korte and Mayo Robson, especially the latter's important treatise on the etiology and treatment of chronic pancreatitis. An editorial addition to the section on the Suprarenal Capsules which seems especially noteworthy, is the investigations and discoveries on the active principles and therapeutic properties of suprarenal extract.

The section treating on the liver is as thorough and complete as those on the pancreas and suprarenals. A careful perusal of this paper indicates that many critical additions have been made, embodying the very latest contributions, besides, Dr. Packard presents his own views regarding subjects under discussion. Special attention has been given to diagnosis and treatment, including the surgical procedures that have recently found a place in this field. Thus bringing the work fully up to date in every respect and having no equal in the English language.

DISEASES OF THE STOMACH. By Dr. F. Riegel, of Giessen. Edited, with additions, by Charles G. Stockton, M. D., Professor of Medicine in the University

of Buffalo. Handsome octavo volume of 835 pages, illustrated, including 6 fullpage plates. W. B. Saunders & Company, Publishers, Philadelphia, New York, London, 1903. Price, Cloth, $5.00 net; Half Morocco, $6.00 net.

This fine large volume, like the others belonging to this excellent practice, is thorough and complete. Pathologic anatomy of gastric lesions was formerly the principal subject of investigation, while in the present state of our knowledge it is directed chiefly to perversions of the physiologic function of the stomach.

The importance of examining the stomach-contents in diagnosis, and the various methods of obtaining the contents and performing the examination, are discussed with the accuracy and clearness that spring from wide experience. Full consideration is

given to the hydrochloric acid question as a factor in the pathology of stomach diseases, the latest views having been incorporated by the editor.

Disturbances of motility and their influence in the disturbances of secretion has received special attention. Careful and deliberate consideration has evidently been given the subject of impairment of the absorptive powers, and the significance of gas fermentation has been emphasized.

The editor, a recognized authority on diseases of the stomach, has added to the already excellent German text his own very extensive experience, thus bringing the work up to date and in accord with our present knowledge. We can assure our readers that for scientific excellence and completeness, this work stands unrivalled.

DISEASES OF METABOLISM AND NUTRITION. A series of monographs by Prof Carl von Noorden, Physician-in-Chief to the City Hospital, Frankfort-on-Main. Authorized American edition by Boardman Reed, M. D., Philadelphia. E. B. Treat & Co., Publishers, New York City, 1903. Vol. 2, Price $1.00. Vol. 3, Price 50

cents.

In last month's issue we called attention to volume one of this series of very desirable monographs; now we have before us Vol. 2 and Vol. 3. The former presents the author's plan of treatment of the various forms of Bright's disease based on exhaustive experiments and bed-side observations. He explodes the myth so long accepted that light meats are safer than the dark ones; questions and goes far in disproving that milk is the best diet in nephritis. Volume 3 is on the subject of Colitis and is a masterly treatment of the complex subject of Membranous Catarrh of the Intestines (Colica Mucosa.)

THE OFFICE TREATMENT OF RECTAL DISEASES, EXPLAINED AND SIMPLIFIED. By Rufus D. Mason, M. D., Omaha, Neb. Illustrated. Second Edition. Published by the Author, 1902. Price, $1.50.

This is a real multum in parvo and confines itself strictly to those diseases both medical and surgical, of the Rectum, Anus and Sigmoid Flexure, the cure of which may be accomplished without surgical anesthesia. It is just the book for the general practitioner, as its eareful study will enable him to intelligently treat many such cases as would otherwise drift to the quacks or specialist.

The first edition of this little book was sold out within a year. This, the second edition, is enlarged and improved.

Summary Gleanings.

Dr. Samuel M. Brickner prescribes to be taken for anemic menorrhagia at each meal a pill containing one grain dried sulphate of iron, 1-8 grain extract nux vomica, and 1-30 grain arsenous acid.

Bushong gives the tincture of iron in 10-drop dose well diluted every three hours for a day or more, or better, between periods for anemic menorrhagia.

For amenorrhea from catching cold Dr. Potter prescribes fluid extract of polygonum, 30 minims four times daily.

In nervous menorrhagia, when the excessive bleeding is due to injury, fright or grief, Dr. Bushong advises bromides, full doses of opium for a day or two, cannabis indica, valerian, lavendar or chloral.

It is said there is nothing better for ivy poisoning than the old prescription of calomel sixteen grains, and lime water four ounces, to be mixed and applied three times a day.

Bromoform and calcium sulphide, rightly used, abort and cure pertussis in a few days.

A saturated solution of potassium permanganate is recommended as an application for burns.

It is claimed that tincture of calendula,in small doses, will cure many cases of incontinence of urine in the aged.

In all catarrhal conditions of the urinary passages stigmata maidis exerts a curative power which is unmistakable.

Acetanilid and soda salicylate, equal parts, applied to the tonsils in tonsillitis gives good results, and is also of value in ordinary sore throat.

Acetanilid,3 parts, camphor monobromate, 2 parts, and caffeine (alk.) I part, is specific for migraine and all forms of nervous headache. Dose, 6 to 12 grains repeated once, if necessary.

Acetanilid and salol equal parts is an effective and very popular analgesic and antipyretic. Dose 5 to 10 grains repeated at hourly intervals if necessary.

Besides having value as a mild laxative and tonic for babies, olive oil may be found of service in dysentery, in severe diarrhea and in chronic catarrhal gastritis.

Acetanilid gives good results in breaking chills, and if applied in the hollow of a tooth, will stop toothache.

Ipecac, given in small doses, will allay vomiting, and is equally valuable in coughs due to bronchial irritation, the dry, tickling cough.

In acute inflammatory rheumatism, with swelling and tenderness of the joints, bryonia is claimed to be a very valuable remedy.

When we have a weak, rapid heart action, due to want of nerve power and force, we believe cactus a superior remedy to digitalis in such cases.

Drosera rotundifolia is a superior remedy for the cough of measles, and is equally valuable in whooping cough, when there is attendent bronchitis.

In hemoptysis and hematuria ergot may generally be used with good results.

Veratrum is a sedative when the pulse is full and bounding, as in the active or sthenic fevers; in pneumonia it is usually the sedative called for.

Calcium sulphide is the remedy for furunculosis. It is indicated by the formation of pus anywhere.

Sodium sulphite is one of our best remedies in thrush, used as a gargle or wash, and internally.

In diabetes, iron should be given; constipation should be carefully guarded against. The iron should be given with a laxative.

In lumbago, macrotys in combination with hydrangea and potassium acetate can not be excelled.