THE

Opsonic Theory

Demonstrates the Scientific Value of

Antiphlogistine

HE resisting power of the body against disease is relative to the

THE

opsonic value of the blood, and the severity of a localized disease process depends largely upon the retardation of the flow of the blood to that part.

The phagocytes may gather, but unless they receive the full amount of the normal flow with its opsonins, resisting power is lost and suppuration takes place. We must either increase the opsonic index of the blood so that the small amount flowing through the infected part may be of normal opsonic value, or, what is simpler and as effective, dilate the bloodvessels and let the blood, with nature's own method of combating disease, circulate through the area desired.

Heat dilates the blood-vessels, but to be effective it must extend to the periphery of the infected area, when it will not cause suppuration by increasing the bacteria. An antiseptic poultice is the best method of conveying heat. There is but one method of poulticing which commends itself to thinking physicians, and that is with the antiseptic, hygroscopic, plastic dressing

Antiphlogistine

(Inflammation's Antidote)

tin cup for infected persons. In 1806, mention is made of "one tin cup for communicants with venereal disease and the itch;" in 1809, "one tin cup for venereal communicants." The tin vessels appear in the inventory as late as 1832. The question of individual cups was much discussed between 1782 and 1789, but after John Hunter's statement that the danger of communication of syphilis by this means was purely imaginary, the agitation subsided.

Ichthyol Baths in Skin Diseases.

Dr. DuBois has employed ichthyol baths in a number of different skin affections with good results (Rev. Med. de la Suisse rom). For an ordinary bath 250 to 300 grn. of ichthyol are to be poured into the bath. The drug dissolves quickly and without any difficulty. Larger doses are only advised in the treatment of gonorrheal rheumatism, where 500 to 600 grn. are used. The patients become accustomed to the baths and do not find it disagreeable to remain in them from four to six hours. The baths of long duration give the best results. The baths were useful in the following conditions: Scabies, especially in children; staphylococcic and streptococcic infections, pruritus, pityriasis, psoriasis and eczema.-Med. Bulletin, Feb. 1908.

Antithyroidin in Exophthalmic Goiter.

Carlo Branca reports considerable improvement of all the symptoms of Basedow's disease in a case treated with antithyroidin Moebius. The initial dose was 15 min. daily, increased up to 75 min. daily. The patient received in all about 100 Gm. of the serum, with the result that the exophthalmos and the cardiac palpitation were considerably diminished, and she was again able to resume her vocation.-Rivist. di Prat. Med.

Sometimes there is difficulty in removing glass stoppers from bottles, especially from chloroform bottles. This difficulty may be easily overcome by applying a lighted match to the neck of the bottle, thus expanding the outer glass. Another means is to take a piece of strong cord and run it around the neck of the bottle until heat by friction is produced and stopper is readily removed. A third method is to place the stopper in the "crack of the door," a few inches above a hinge. Then close the door till the stopper is held firmly between the door and the frame. It is then usually possible to loosen the stopper by turning the bottle. -Ex.

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Instead of Morphia or Opium.

We meet with many cases in practice suffering intensely from pain, where because of an idiosyncrasy or some other reason it is not advisable to give morphine or opium by the mouth, or morphine hypodermically, but frequently these very cases take kindly to codeia, and when assisted by antikamnia its action is all that could be desired. In the grinding pains which precede and follow labor, and the uterine contractions which often lead to abortion, in tic douloureux, brachialgia, cardialgia, gastralgia, hepatalgia, nephralgia and dysmenorrhea, immediate relief is afforded by the use of this combination, and the relief is not merely temporary and palliative but in very many cases curative. The most available form in which to exhibit these remedies is in antikamnia and codeine tablets.

The physician cannot be too careful in the selection of the kind of codeia he administers. The manufacturers of antikamnia and codeine tablets guarantee the purity of every grain of codeia which enters into their tablets. This not only prevents habit and the consequent irritation which follows the use of impure codeia, but it does away with constipation or any other untoward effect.

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The

Metamorphosis
Of the Girl
Into
Womanhood

35

The frequent occurrence of menstrual disorders in young girls during puberty, where no organic lesions exist, strongly indicates the need of a tonic at such times. At this age there is a gradual loss of interest, recurrent headache, vertigo, palpitation of the heart, loss of appetite, indigestion, and a general weakness that speaks of impoverished blood. The structural and functional changes taking place throughout the body have left their trace upon the quality of the blood.

Pepto-Mangan (Gude)

is indicated in such conditions because it is
readily assimilated by the weakest stomach
and needs no preparation to become im-
mediately absorbed by the blood. Therefore
there is no added strain placed upon the
functions of digestion, assimilation or
excretion.

Where a nutrient tonic is required at the
age of puberty, PEPTO-MANGAN (GUDE)
produces the most beneficial results.

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