Hospital World: An International Journal Published in the Interests of Hospitals, Sanatoria, Asylums and Public Charitable Institutions Throughout America, Great Britain and Her Colonies, Volume 2, Issue 2

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1912

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Page xxi - DILATES AND FLUSHES the vaginal passage with a volume of whirling fluid which Smooths Out the Folds and Permits the Injection to Come in Contact with its Entire Surface, instantly Dissolving and Washing Out all Secretions and Discharges.
Page xxxi - CHIONIA is a gentle but certain stimulant to the hepatic functions and overcomes suppressed biliary secretions. It is particularly indicated in the treatment of Biliousness, Jaundice, Constipation and all conditions caused by hepatic torpor.
Page xxxi - Sodium, Ammonium, Calcium and Lithium. In Epilepsy and all cases demanding continued bromide treatment, its purity, uniformity and definite therapeutic action, insures the maximum bromide results with the minimum danger of bromism or nausea. DOSE One to three leaapoontuls .iccordlng to the amount of Bromides desired. Put up In 1-2 pound bottles only. Free samples to the profession upon request Peacock Chemical Co., St. Louis, Mo.
Page 134 - the clay poultices, known best in the form of Antiphlogistine, are the best to employ, as they are sterile and clean." Antiphlogistine affords not only a safe but clean method of utilizing the advantages of hot moist heat in the treatment of pain or inflammatory conditions. It maintains heat in contact with the part for hours and its adaptability is only secondary to its therapeutic value.
Page 133 - Despite the many therapeutic advances of recent years, "what to do for the hay-fever patient" continues to be something of a puzzle. The long-sought specific still eludes us. Nevertheless, the malady is not quite the enigma that it once was. Medication, if still empiric, is not ineffective. The symptoms of the disorder can be controlled or minimized; relief, though temporary in many cases, may be obtained; and for these blessings the afflicted patient and the sympathetic physician may well be thankful....
Page vii - By SAMUEL OL POTTER, MA, MD, MRcP (Lond.), formerly Professor of the Principles and Practice of Medicine, Cooper Medical College, San Francisco ; Major and Brigade Surgeon, US Vol.
Page xxxiii - Bacterins (bacterial vaccines) are killed bacteria suspended in physiological salt solution. They stimulate the production of protective substances (antibodies) and are used to prevent or overcome bacterial infections. Each bacterin is indicated for the infection caused by its corresponding bacterium; for instance a staphylococcic bacterin is used for staphylococcic infection. Accurate diagnosis is therefore necessary. For the general practitioner the use of stock bacterins is advisable because valuable...
Page 99 - City Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Report on Hospital Accounting — JB Draper, Esq., Supt. University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich. Report on Medical Organization and Medical Education — Dr.
Page xxi - FLUSHES the vaginal passage with a volume of whirling fluid which Smooths Out the Folds and Permits the Injection to Come in Contact with its Entire Surface, instantly Dissolving and Washing Out all Secretions and Discharges. Physicians should recommend the Marvel Syringe in all cases of Leucorrhoea, Vaginitis, and all womb troubles, as it is warranted to give entire - satisfaction.

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