Aufrecht, of Magdeburg. Edited, with Additions, by John H. Musser, M.D., Professor of Clinical Medicine in the University of Pennsylvania. Handsome Octavo Volume of 1030 Pages, Illustrated, including 7 Full-Page Colored Lithographic Plates. Philadelphia and London: W. B. Saunders & Co., 1902. Cloth, $5.00, net; Half-morocco, $6.00,

net.

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This excellent volume of a valuable series presents its important subject in an able and comprehensible manner. eases of the chest must always be of signal interest to the practitioner of general medicine. Their frequency and severity bring them urgently to his attention. The forms of bronchitis, in particular, are forever claiming our care. Asthma and emphysema are often consequent to chronic bronchitis, and these affections are described with great perspicacity. Pneumonia of different forms is also unfortunately but too frequent, and its possible disastrous consequences must never be forgotten. The consequences of pleurisy are likewise not uncommonly extremely grievous. The authors have been very successful in surveying the symptoms of these various diseases, ascribing them, as far as possible, to the pathological conditions of which they are the expression, in depicting the pathological lesions and reviewing the physical signs to which they give rise. In the matter of treatment the authors recite their individual experience, but also epitomize that of others. In respect to pathology this volume represents the basic facts of our knowledge. In this department and in etiology whatever of value has been discovered since the original date of publication has been added by the careful labors of the American editor of the volume. The complications, sequelæ, and prognosis of the affections which form the topic of this volume are pointed out with fidelity. The study of this work will be full of profit and mental satisfaction.

Transactions of the Colorado State Medical Society. Denver, August, 1902. Published for the Society.

The Colorado Society is an active body, numbers many prominent practitioners among its members, and is accomplishing an excellent work. Many interesting papers were presented and discussed at the last meeting. The president's address was by Dr. R. W. Corwin, of Pueblo. The proceedings, as contained in this volume, represent much solid scientific and clinical work carried on by the profession in Colorado.

Text-book of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology. By John J. Reese, M.D., Late Professor of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology in the University of Pennsylvania, etc. Sixth Edition. Edited by Henry Leffman, A.M., M.D., Professor of Chemistry and Toxicology in the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania, etc. Philadelphia: P. Blakiston's Son & Co., 1902. Price, $3.00, net.

This has long been known as a standard work, and under the editorial supervision of Dr. Leffman fully preserves the reputation acquired by the earlier editions. Since it was first prepared many important advances have been made in the branch to which it is devoted. These are duly recorded in its pages. The book covers all the points which are liable to be brought up in the examination of cases which come within the purview of the law. Such cases are many in number, of constant occurrence, and of widely-different characters. They may involve the detection or conviction of a criminal and the life of an accused person. They often hinge upon the question of insanity. These are not questions to be settled off-hand. They demand knowledge, experience, and study. From the nature of his occupation any practitioner may find himself engaged in a case which demands the formation and expression of an opinion in a medico-legal investigation. It therefore behooves every

physician to acquaint himself with the methods and procedures which will enable him to form such opinions as will be convincing to judge and jury. It is true that there are throughout the country and especially in the great centers of learning men who devote themselves specially to such inquiries, and who, whenever possible, are consulted as experts. This is not, however, always possible, and, at any rate, the physician who is first brought into the case should be possessed of sufficient information to form an intelligent conclusion. Much often depends upon preliminary inquiries, which are made before the matter is confided to the expert. Both from the scientific and the juridical point of view it is highly important that everything should be done and nothing left undone which can further the cause of justice. In the work before us complete information is given. on all these matters and a diligent study of its pages will enable the conscientious physician to reach such conclusions as will protect the innocent and convict the guilty.

A Manual of Dissection and Practical Anat

omy founded on Gray and Gerrish. By William T. Eckley, M.D., Professor of Anatomy, and Corinne B. Eckley, Demonstrator of Anatomy, in the Medical and Dental Departments of the University of Illinois. In One Octavo Volume of 400 Pages, Illustrated with 220 Engravings, 116 of which are Colored. Cloth, $3.50, net. Lea Brothers & Co., Publishers, Philadelphia and New York. This volume, of moderate size, is well qualified to fulfill the purposes for which it has been prepared. By its aid the student, as he exposes the parts in the dissecting-room, is led naturally and directly to what is one of the most important objects of anatomical research, namely: a thorough comprehension of the relationship of the different structures of the human body. A familiarity of the contiguity of parts is one of the prime essentials of surgical practice and is of scarcely less importance

to the physician. It is not enough that the student should be able to repeat the origin and insertion of muscles, the origin and course of nerves and arteries, the dimensions and aspect of the viscera, but he must learn the relationship of these organs to each other, to surrounding structures, and also to the unbroken surface. This is the way in which a knowledge of anatomy is really useful to the practitioner. When we have stated that this work facilitates the medical student in acquiring such knowledge we have said enough to indicate that it is an exceedingly useful book.

Bacteriological Technique. A Laboratory Guide for the Medical, Dental, and Technical Student. By J. W. H. Eyre, M.D., F.R.S.Edin., Bacteriologist to Guy's Hospital, and Lecturer on Bacteriology at the Medical and Dental Schools, etc. Octavo of 375 Pages, with 170 Illustrations. Philadelphia and London: W. B. Saunders & Co., 1902. Cloth, $2.50, net.

In this very well prepared work we find much useful information for the guidance of students of bacteriology, which has become so important a branch of medical science. He who wishes to do good work in his profession should possess a good working knowledge of this subject. It is not enough that we should learn that certain organisms have been proved to be the exciting causes of certain diseases. In itself this knowledge is of but little consequence. We need to be able to know how to search for bacteria in the blood and tissues. We need to be able to recognize them individually and to differentiate them from each other, to acquaint ourselves with the staining and culture methods by which they are rendered visible. Much knowledge of technical methods is necessary in this branch of study and much patient laboratory work is required.

In this book the author has adopted an excellent plan for leading the student from

one point to another, explaining and illustrating the methods which have been elaborated and employed in the development of this still young branch of science. The numerous plates with which the book is provided are themselves of decided advantage in pursuing the study. When we have followed such a course of investigations, recognized and cultivated the bacteria, and watched the results of experimental work whereby their pathogenic properties are demonstrated, we have acquired a species of knowledge which shall make clear to us numerous questions of pathology and assist us appreciably in our therapeutical meas

ures.

The Mattison Method in Morphinism. A
Modern and Humane Treatment of the

Morphine Disease. By J. B. Mattison,
M.D., Medical Director of the Brooklyn
Home for Narcotic Inebriates. Pub-
lished for the Author, E. B. Treat &
Co., New York, 1902.

In this primer the author expounds his method, based upon a long experience, and which is a mean between sudden withdrawal of the drug and a prolonged course of gradual disuse. In his treatment he employs full and effective doses of sodium bromide, by the use of electricity and baths and exceptionally of codeine. These are followed by remedies and measures to combat debility and anæmia. The particulars as regards dosage and modes are given in the book. The price is $1.00. It is neatly printed and bound.

Glengarry's School-days. A Story of Early Days in Glengarry. By Ralph Connor, Author of "The Man from Glengarry," "The Sky Pilot," "Black Rock," etc. Chicago, New York, Toronto: Fleming H. Revell Company.

The preceding books of Ralph Connor have met with a very general appreciation on account of their vigor and their forcible descriptions of missionary work on the frontier. In this book we have interesting

incidents occurring in the school which was established for the benefit of the youth of Glengarry. All boys should read this book with pleasure, and those adults who still retain a fond recollection of their own school-days will derive scarcely less. satisfaction from its perusal.

Fordwell Graham, or Lost and Won by the Hand of the Dead. By W. June Arlington. Philadelphia: Allen, Lane & Scott, Publishers.

This story recounts the progress of a young Philadelphia physician from the time when he leaves his country home on the banks of the Susquehanna until he wins the hand of the girl of his choice. Those who have been trained in the schools of Philadelphia and practiced their profession in this city will find much local coloring to remind them of their earlier days and struggles. The tale in itself is of considerable interest, although some of the experiences and adventures of the hero are by no means in accordance with the customs of medical schools and practice.

CURRENT MEDICAL LITERATURE.

Large Ovarian Cyst. By M. H. Fussell,
M.D., and Thompson Schell, M.D.
Public Control of Tuberculosis.
By Law-
rence F. Flick, M.D., Philadelphia.
Drainage versus Radical Operation for
Suppuration in the Female Pelvis. By
Charles P. Noble, M.D., Philadelphia.
Practical Use of the Metric System. By
A. L. Benedict, A.B., M.D., Buffalo,
N. Y.

Some Cases of Cirrhosis of the Liver, with Ascites, Including one of Banti's Disease, Treated Surgically by the Establishment of a Collateral Circulation. By William Murrell, M.D., F.R.C.P.

Three Cases of Phthisis Treated with "Tuberculin R." Under the Care of Dr. W. Murrell.

COMMERCIAL NEWS.

THE VALUE OF GUDE'S PEPTOMANGAN IN ΑΝΑΜΙΑ.1

BY DR. ENRIQUE DIAGO,

HAVANA,

Superintendent of Hospital No. 1, Havana, Cuba ;

AND

DR. JOSE F. BENITEZ,

HAVANA,

Chief of the Laboratory Hospital No. 1, Havana,

Cuba.

ANEMIA is a very common disease in this country (Cuba), and consequently one against which the physician is often obliged to contend in the practice of his art. While the use of the ordinary iron preparations often give all the effects that could be desired, yet it usually produces a condition which may be regarded as a secondary disease-constipation. In looking about for a preparation which would not present this very serious disadvantage, which cannot always be counteracted by the coincident administration of laxatives, we came across Gude's Pepto-mangan, which, according to the published statements of many clinicians, seemed to us a remedy worth trial in a large series of cases. cordingly, we obtained a sufficient supply of this preparation for our hospital, and began to treat all our cases of anæmia, in which iron was indicated, with Gude's Pepto-mangan.

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In presenting now the results of our observations with this pharmaceutical compound we may say at once that our expectations were more than realized, when we noted its efficiency in combating the disease, and its perfect palatability and freedom from constipating aftereffects.

One of us, Dr. Benitez, chief of the laboratory of the hospital, undertook the task of keeping minute records of all the

'Translated from the Progreso Medico, Havana, April, 1902.

cases observed, including a record of the amount of hæmoglobin and of the number of the red blood-cells, both before and after the treatment. For the purpose of illustration, we relate briefly six cases, which show conclusively the effects of Gude's Pepto-mangan on persons with anæmia, and prove without doubt that the administration of this remedy is connected with none of the disadvantages and discomforts attending the use of the ordinary preparations of iron.

CASE I.-N. G., aged 26 years, was admitted to the hospital, suffering from loss of nutrition, emaciation, pallor of the skin and mucous membranes, loss of memory, anorexia, mental depression; in a word, from all the typical symptoms of anæmia. This condition was traced in his case to a chronic malaria, from which the patient had been suffering for a long time. The patient weighed only 102 pounds at the time of admission.

Pepto-mangan (Gude) was given in doses of 2 tablespoonfuls twice daily,—at breakfast and at dinner, respectively, with some cinchona-wine. The first blood-examination showed 2,400,000 red blood-corpuscles to the cubic millimeter, by the ThomaZeiss method. Ten days after the beginning of the treatment this patient, who had been so extremely pale when he entered, began to improve as regards the color of his cheeks and general appearance. His general well-being was so noticeable that he spoke with pleasure of the marked. improvement in his condition which had taken place since he had been taking the new remedy at our hospital. In these ten days he had gained five pounds in weight and was able to walk around the ward without the lassitude which he had felt when he was admitted. The blood was examined a second time, showing an increase of 300,000 red blood-cells. The patient was discharged cured after fifty days' treatment, weighing 130 pounds and having a blood-count indicating 2,800,000 red blood-cells per cubic millimeter.