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pressure which is found to be sufficient for fire-extinguishing purposes and thus to render the service of .a fire-engine superfluous. According to the late Sir Edward Frankland, the water possesses an extremely high degree of organic purity and is of excellent quality for dietetic use. The Urban District Council of Portland, its engineer, and others may be congratulated upon having undertaken a work which has been thoroughly done and is well calculated to secure for the town the highest possible sanitary conditions and a satisfactory health return. square
inch,
a
GUY’S HOSPITAL. ON Wednesday, Jan. 15th, there will be held at the Mansion House, under the presidency of the Lord Mayor, a meeting in support of the appeal on behalf of Guy’s Hospital. There is no need for us to emphasise the good work done by Gay’s Hospital, but, like nearly every other charita,ble institution in the kingdom, it is sorely pressed for funds. The very name " Mansion House " is synonymous with the word "alms"and we earnestly wish the meeting - every
success. -
THE SCHOTT TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CARDIAC DISEASE. WE have received a copy of a pamphlet entitled "Personal Observations and Comments on Bad-Nauheim and the Schott Treatment," written by Dr. C. Turner of Butte City, Montana. The writer states that he made a prolonged stay at Bad-Nauheim and minutely studied the methods of treatment adopted at that resort. In this pamphlet Dr. Turner makes very serious charges against the professional ability and conduct of Professor Schott who holds a high place among the physicians of Bad-Nauheim. We understand that this pamphlet has been widely distributed and we think that Professor Schott should, in justice to himself and the many English physicians who send patients to BadNauheim to be placed under his care, at once take steps to challenge, and we feel sure to refute, the grave professional charges which are brought against him.
SANITATION
IN
INDIA.
THE principal article in the December number of the Indian Magazine consists of an address delivered on Nov.. 25th, 1901, in the Jehanghir Hall of the Imperial Institute in London by Dr. Mohan Lal Dhingra, many of whose hearers were well acquainted with the conditions he touched upon, as the meeting was held under the auspices of the National Indian Association, and Sir George M. Birdwood, K.C.I.E., presided. Dr. Dhingra described his address as a humble attempt to claim for sanitation a place in the consideration of his countrymen and the Indian Government. He believed that the time had now come for the enactment of special sanitary legislation. In India it was practically impossible to control the numerous sources of water-supply, each house often having its own well, but if every town were provided with waterworks the people would soon take to this innovation and wells would fall into disfavour. Until this could be done wells should be placed under the control of municipalities with powers to enforce the roofing-in of wells and the protection of them all round with masonry. There was, he knew, a difference of opinion as to whether the populations of India were - enlightened sufficiently for the introduction of such measures, but there could be no difference of opinion to the necessity for an efficient sanitary service, .as .and the first step in this direction would evidently be the appointment of a health officer for every important town. He hoped that the time was not far distant when special schools would be opened for the training of ,sanitary inspectors, and when the Indian universities
would grant minor sanitary diplomas. In the ensuing discussion Sir George Birdwood said that Dr. Dhingra’s proposals would involve heavy taxation and would have to be enforced by penalties. In the prevention and cure of disease sanitary precautions and medical skill did not count for so much as the constitution of the individuals concerned, their habits, whether temperate or not, and their domestic and per. sonal cleanliness. He thought that enthusiastic public health officers like Dr. Dhingra would do much more in support of village and municipal sanitation in India by appealing to the authority of the Code of Manu and similar law-books than by invoking the coercive interference of the State. He also related the case of a non-commissioned officer in an Indian regiment who had been under orthodox treatment for malaria and was apparently dying, but made a marvellous recovery after perspiration was induced by Brahminical incantations.
THE MEDICAL DIRECTORY.
Directory for 1902 has made its appearance the first days of the new year, and the during promptly are to be congratulated upon their punctuality, publishers which nothing short of a fire-as occurred two years ago-is known to disturb. The total number of practitioners for 1902 is 36,788, an increase of 434 over the total of 1901, THE Medical
which was 36,354. There are 6292 names on the London list, and 16,232 on the English provincial list. Scotland possesses 3645 medical men, as against 3569 in 1901, being an increase of 76 ; Ireland possesses 2587 medical men, as against 2575 in 1901, being an increase of 12; and Wales possesses 1183 medical men, as against 1165 in 1901, being an increase of 18. The lists of registered medical practitioners abroad, and of members of the Naval, military, and Indian medical services also both show a small increase upon the numbers of last year. The foreign and colonial names in 1901 numbered 3910, and this year number 3952, or an increase of 42 ; the members of the services in 1901 numbered 2798, and this year number 2886, or an increase of 88. The profession would seem, therefore, to have
expanded evenly
in all
directions, and
not in a greater degree ought to determine. The
the increase in
population the Principal Laws Affecting the Medical Profession, originally written by the late Mr. R. G. Glenn, is edited and revised this year by Mr. E. A. Arm-
than
introductory article
on
This article is not the least valuable part of an excellent book of reference, and we often have occasion to refer our readers to it.
strong.
____
THE CONTROL OF PHTHISIS IN THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON. As we foreshadowed in a leading article on the results of the British Congress on Tuberculosis, the several expressions of opinion which -were then focussed in the shape of resolutions are already beginning to bear fruit. In London the first sheaves of the harvest are being gathered in by the Royal Borough of Kensington, and there is little doubt but that The ere long other of our new boroughs will take action. the of and Committee has Sanitary Kensington proposed, council has adopted the proposal, that cases of phthisis attended with expectoration should be notifiable, and consequently the medical practitioners of this wealthy and important district have been invited to notify such cases, the usual fee being paid for each case. The council has moreover arranged with the Jenner Institute for the bacteriological examination of sputum suspected to be tuberculous. On receipt of a notification the medical officer of health will determine whether or not the circumstances call for a visit from the sanitary staff, and we are glad to note that in this matter every effort will be made to cooperate with the attending practitioner. Rooms infected by tuberculous patients will be disinfected free of charge in all cases
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pressure which is found to be sufficient for fire-extinguishing purposes and thus to render the service of .a fire-engine superfluous. According to the late Sir Edward Frankland, the water possesses an extremely high degree of organic purity and is of excellent quality for dietetic use. The Urban District Council of Portland, its engineer, and others may be congratulated upon having undertaken a work which has been thoroughly done and is well calculated to secure for the town the highest possible sanitary conditions and a satisfactory health return. square
inch,
a
GUY’S HOSPITAL. ON Wednesday, Jan. 15th, there will be held at the Mansion House, under the presidency of the Lord Mayor, a meeting in support of the appeal on behalf of Guy’s Hospital. There is no need for us to emphasise the good work done by Gay’s Hospital, but, like nearly every other charita,ble institution in the kingdom, it is sorely pressed for funds. The very name " Mansion House " is synonymous with the word "alms"and we earnestly wish the meeting - every
success. -
THE SCHOTT TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CARDIAC DISEASE. WE have received a copy of a pamphlet entitled "Personal Observations and Comments on Bad-Nauheim and the Schott Treatment," written by Dr. C. Turner of Butte City, Montana. The writer states that he made a prolonged stay at Bad-Nauheim and minutely studied the methods of treatment adopted at that resort. In this pamphlet Dr. Turner makes very serious charges against the professional ability and conduct of Professor Schott who holds a high place among the physicians of Bad-Nauheim. We understand that this pamphlet has been widely distributed and we think that Professor Schott should, in justice to himself and the many English physicians who send patients to BadNauheim to be placed under his care, at once take steps to challenge, and we feel sure to refute, the grave professional charges which are brought against him.
SANITATION
IN
INDIA.
THE principal article in the December number of the Indian Magazine consists of an address delivered on Nov.. 25th, 1901, in the Jehanghir Hall of the Imperial Institute in London by Dr. Mohan Lal Dhingra, many of whose hearers were well acquainted with the conditions he touched upon, as the meeting was held under the auspices of the National Indian Association, and Sir George M. Birdwood, K.C.I.E., presided. Dr. Dhingra described his address as a humble attempt to claim for sanitation a place in the consideration of his countrymen and the Indian Government. He believed that the time had now come for the enactment of special sanitary legislation. In India it was practically impossible to control the numerous sources of water-supply, each house often having its own well, but if every town were provided with waterworks the people would soon take to this innovation and wells would fall into disfavour. Until this could be done wells should be placed under the control of municipalities with powers to enforce the roofing-in of wells and the protection of them all round with masonry. There was, he knew, a difference of opinion as to whether the populations of India were - enlightened sufficiently for the introduction of such measures, but there could be no difference of opinion to the necessity for an efficient sanitary service, .as .and the first step in this direction would evidently be the appointment of a health officer for every important town. He hoped that the time was not far distant when special schools would be opened for the training of ,sanitary inspectors, and when the Indian universities
would grant minor sanitary diplomas. In the ensuing discussion Sir George Birdwood said that Dr. Dhingra’s proposals would involve heavy taxation and would have to be enforced by penalties. In the prevention and cure of disease sanitary precautions and medical skill did not count for so much as the constitution of the individuals concerned, their habits, whether temperate or not, and their domestic and per. sonal cleanliness. He thought that enthusiastic public health officers like Dr. Dhingra would do much more in support of village and municipal sanitation in India by appealing to the authority of the Code of Manu and similar law-books than by invoking the coercive interference of the State. He also related the case of a non-commissioned officer in an Indian regiment who had been under orthodox treatment for malaria and was apparently dying, but made a marvellous recovery after perspiration was induced by Brahminical incantations.
THE MEDICAL DIRECTORY.
Directory for 1902 has made its appearance the first days of the new year, and the during promptly are to be congratulated upon their punctuality, publishers which nothing short of a fire-as occurred two years ago-is known to disturb. The total number of practitioners for 1902 is 36,788, an increase of 434 over the total of 1901, THE Medical
which was 36,354. There are 6292 names on the London list, and 16,232 on the English provincial list. Scotland possesses 3645 medical men, as against 3569 in 1901, being an increase of 76 ; Ireland possesses 2587 medical men, as against 2575 in 1901, being an increase of 12; and Wales possesses 1183 medical men, as against 1165 in 1901, being an increase of 18. The lists of registered medical practitioners abroad, and of members of the Naval, military, and Indian medical services also both show a small increase upon the numbers of last year. The foreign and colonial names in 1901 numbered 3910, and this year number 3952, or an increase of 42 ; the members of the services in 1901 numbered 2798, and this year number 2886, or an increase of 88. The profession would seem, therefore, to have
expanded evenly
in all
directions, and
not in a greater degree ought to determine. The
the increase in
population the Principal Laws Affecting the Medical Profession, originally written by the late Mr. R. G. Glenn, is edited and revised this year by Mr. E. A. Arm-
than
introductory article
on
This article is not the least valuable part of an excellent book of reference, and we often have occasion to refer our readers to it.
strong.
____
THE CONTROL OF PHTHISIS IN THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON. As we foreshadowed in a leading article on the results of the British Congress on Tuberculosis, the several expressions of opinion which -were then focussed in the shape of resolutions are already beginning to bear fruit. In London the first sheaves of the harvest are being gathered in by the Royal Borough of Kensington, and there is little doubt but that The ere long other of our new boroughs will take action. the of and Committee has Sanitary Kensington proposed, council has adopted the proposal, that cases of phthisis attended with expectoration should be notifiable, and consequently the medical practitioners of this wealthy and important district have been invited to notify such cases, the usual fee being paid for each case. The council has moreover arranged with the Jenner Institute for the bacteriological examination of sputum suspected to be tuberculous. On receipt of a notification the medical officer of health will determine whether or not the circumstances call for a visit from the sanitary staff, and we are glad to note that in this matter every effort will be made to cooperate with the attending practitioner. Rooms infected by tuberculous patients will be disinfected free of charge in all cases