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THE PREVENTION OF BED-SORES.
430 an
attempt
to obtain it.
In the
meantime, let all respectable they appreciate the heavy responsibilities
Correspondence. practitioners, "Audi alteram partem." which they have incurred by entering the profession of medi. cine, as they feel that the welfare of mankind is the common THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.’ end of that profession, and as they would maintain unsullied To the Editor of THE LANCET. their own self-respect--let them all, collectively and indiviSIR,-I trust that you will afford one who is solicitous that the dually, act as the medical board at the Bradford Infirmary objects and scope of the Metropolitan University should lie under an opportunity of correcting an error which did, and treat with contempt these moi-ally attenuated dwarfs no misconception, in a paragraph in the last LANCET. In announcino-the appeared - the homoeopaths. result of the late examination for the degree of B.A., it is stated as
that the examiners
were
the Rev. Dr. Jerrard and T. B. Bur-
cham, Esq. M.Athat, at the termination of the examination, A NUMBER of highly respectable practitioners of Hull have those candidates who desire it may enter upon an examination formed themselves into a society called the c, Hull Medical for orders; and, lastly, that there will also be an examination in the Hebrew text of the Old Testament, the Greek text of the Protection Association," "fhe principal objects of which are to New Testament, and in Scripture history. The word "orders" " support the respectability and maintain the interests of the is, I am aspured, simply a misprint for " 7ionov?-s;" but, read by the uninformed as it stands, and in connexion with the names of ’ profession; to promote fair and honourable practice; and to the examiners and the scriptural examinations, it must certainly in the town all lawful means to " use suppress illegal practice "of Hull and its neighbourhood." Our space this week will
only permit us to say, that on carefully looking over the rules of the Association, we regret to observe that it is intended to make a crusade against even qualified persons who practise generally without the licence of the Apothecaries’ Company. Nothing could be so disastrous to the cause of reform at this moment as to split qualified men into sections. We shall show next week in what way the Hull Association, in reference to the particular rule referred to, will inflict much evil on the profession.
Medical Societies. MEDICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.
SATURDAY, OCT.30, 1852.—MR. BISHOP
IN THE
CHAIR.
MR. CHIPPENDALE presented to the notice of the Society the an instrument with which the Freneh custom-house officers count the number of threads in linen, and snggested that it might be useful in examining the skin, &c.
compte fils,
CONGENITAL DEFICIENCY OF THE DIAPHRAGM.
Dr. DauiTT exhibited the stomach and ccsophagus of a young cat, which had died quite suddenly after a hearty meal. On examination, it was found that there was a congenital deficiency of the central portion of the diaphragm ; that the cardiac portion of the stomach was displaced upwards into the chest, and that being distended with food, and forming a solid tumour the size of an egg in the posterior mediastinum, it had at last caused the heart’s action to cease by its mechanical pressure. Both right and left cavities of the heart were loaded with blood.
convey the impression that one of the functions of the University of London is to qualify for the Church. The charter expressly excludes theology from the scheme of education ; the leading principle propounded is-" The advancement of religion and morality, and the promo’ion of useful knowledge, to hold forth to all classes and denominations, without any distinction whatsoever, an encouragement for pursuing a regular and liberal course of education." Those who founded the Universi!y; those who have availed themselves of the advantages it opened, and who by every right constitute the University-the graduates; all who wish for the prosperity of an institution pre-eminently marked out as the great instrument of the age in establishing free education, earnestly and reverently adhere to that fundamental principle. They must deplore that a wrong-headed zeal should so far lose sight of it, as to seek to plant upon a scheme carefully designed to embrace only the universal in " Literature, Science, and Art," a- parasitical examination in a particular theological creed ; an examination from which all who profess different religious tenets must of necessity be shut out. My especial wish is to place the relation of the University to theology in a clear light. There is no examination for orders; every examination for every degree is open to the professors of every creed under the sun ; but there is a supplementary examiin Scriptural Literature open to those who may choose to enter, the institution of which, in my opinion, is in diametrical of the University, and by opposition to the fundamental no means sanctioned by the most overstrained construction that " for the advancement of religion and can be put upon the -words morality."-I am, Sir, your obedient servant, OBSERVER. October, 1852.
I nation
principle
THE PREVENTION OF BED-SORES. To the Editor of THE LANCET. SIR,-Of the evils arising to patients long confined to bed, either by debilitating disease, or injuries, more especially those implicating the spinal cord, few give the surgeon more anxiety and trouble than the local mortification of the soft structures from continued pressure on the part-called bed-sores. To obviate these, the hydrostatic bed and caoutchouc pillows answer their desired purpose, but are not within the means of many sufferers, A CALCULUS WITH A CORK NUCLEUS. neither are they always applicable, or even necessary, if due vigiMr. HERNY LEE showed a calculus whih he had removed lance is observed on the part of the medical attendant. Various a week ago from the female urethra by dilatation and incision ; stimulating lotions are recommended to be used to the integument the stone weighed two ounces, and was remarkable chiefly for its immediately symptoms exist of its being affected, and though in nucleus being a small piece of cork. some cases answering the purpose, yet are objectionable from the Mr. CANTON remarked that Dr. Gross, in his recent work on necessity of disturbing the patient several times daily by their Diseases of the Bladder," had recorded a case in which a piece application. Plasters spread on leather or amadou frequently of cork formed the nucleus of a calculus. succeed, but have their disadvantages--the former in consequence of becoming hard by perspiration, or moisture from other sources, (To be continued.) The meeting this evening (Saturday) will be a general one ; and thus defeating the object intended ; the latter on account of but if time permit, Dr. Theophilus Thompson will read a paper its expense, but more particularly from its inequality in thickness, and not being in pieces of sufficient dimensions. These on "Hysterical Phthisis." considerations induced me to think of a substitute, and I find soft woollen felt to answer the purpose admirably : it retains its elasBENEVOLENCE.—Mr. Critchley, of Gloucester, pre- ticity for a longer period than amadou, and does not become hard sented X45 to the Gloucester Infirmary.-John Terrett, Esq., of by moisture ; of course it may be spread with soap, adhesive, or Tewkesbury, bequeathed the following legacies:-To the Bir-I, any plaster the medical attendant may desire. mingham Blind Asylum. £500 ; to the Mudical Benevolent Fund I enclose a small piece as a specimen, and should you think it £ 500 ; to the Birmingham Deaf and Dumb Institution, .6500; to worthy of being known to your numerous readers, by inserting the Gloucester Infirmary,£ 1000. After some other legacies, he this letter in your valuable journal, you will greatly oblige Your obedient servant, bequeathed the interest of the residue of his estate to the Infirmary and Lying-in Hospital. T. J. ASHTON. Cavendish-square, Oct. 1852.
attempt
to obtain it.
In the
meantime, let all respectable they appreciate the heavy responsibilities
Correspondence. practitioners, "Audi alteram partem." which they have incurred by entering the profession of medi. cine, as they feel that the welfare of mankind is the common THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.’ end of that profession, and as they would maintain unsullied To the Editor of THE LANCET. their own self-respect--let them all, collectively and indiviSIR,-I trust that you will afford one who is solicitous that the dually, act as the medical board at the Bradford Infirmary objects and scope of the Metropolitan University should lie under an opportunity of correcting an error which did, and treat with contempt these moi-ally attenuated dwarfs no misconception, in a paragraph in the last LANCET. In announcino-the appeared - the homoeopaths. result of the late examination for the degree of B.A., it is stated as
that the examiners
were
the Rev. Dr. Jerrard and T. B. Bur-
cham, Esq. M.Athat, at the termination of the examination, A NUMBER of highly respectable practitioners of Hull have those candidates who desire it may enter upon an examination formed themselves into a society called the c, Hull Medical for orders; and, lastly, that there will also be an examination in the Hebrew text of the Old Testament, the Greek text of the Protection Association," "fhe principal objects of which are to New Testament, and in Scripture history. The word "orders" " support the respectability and maintain the interests of the is, I am aspured, simply a misprint for " 7ionov?-s;" but, read by the uninformed as it stands, and in connexion with the names of ’ profession; to promote fair and honourable practice; and to the examiners and the scriptural examinations, it must certainly in the town all lawful means to " use suppress illegal practice "of Hull and its neighbourhood." Our space this week will
only permit us to say, that on carefully looking over the rules of the Association, we regret to observe that it is intended to make a crusade against even qualified persons who practise generally without the licence of the Apothecaries’ Company. Nothing could be so disastrous to the cause of reform at this moment as to split qualified men into sections. We shall show next week in what way the Hull Association, in reference to the particular rule referred to, will inflict much evil on the profession.
Medical Societies. MEDICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.
SATURDAY, OCT.30, 1852.—MR. BISHOP
IN THE
CHAIR.
MR. CHIPPENDALE presented to the notice of the Society the an instrument with which the Freneh custom-house officers count the number of threads in linen, and snggested that it might be useful in examining the skin, &c.
compte fils,
CONGENITAL DEFICIENCY OF THE DIAPHRAGM.
Dr. DauiTT exhibited the stomach and ccsophagus of a young cat, which had died quite suddenly after a hearty meal. On examination, it was found that there was a congenital deficiency of the central portion of the diaphragm ; that the cardiac portion of the stomach was displaced upwards into the chest, and that being distended with food, and forming a solid tumour the size of an egg in the posterior mediastinum, it had at last caused the heart’s action to cease by its mechanical pressure. Both right and left cavities of the heart were loaded with blood.
convey the impression that one of the functions of the University of London is to qualify for the Church. The charter expressly excludes theology from the scheme of education ; the leading principle propounded is-" The advancement of religion and morality, and the promo’ion of useful knowledge, to hold forth to all classes and denominations, without any distinction whatsoever, an encouragement for pursuing a regular and liberal course of education." Those who founded the Universi!y; those who have availed themselves of the advantages it opened, and who by every right constitute the University-the graduates; all who wish for the prosperity of an institution pre-eminently marked out as the great instrument of the age in establishing free education, earnestly and reverently adhere to that fundamental principle. They must deplore that a wrong-headed zeal should so far lose sight of it, as to seek to plant upon a scheme carefully designed to embrace only the universal in " Literature, Science, and Art," a- parasitical examination in a particular theological creed ; an examination from which all who profess different religious tenets must of necessity be shut out. My especial wish is to place the relation of the University to theology in a clear light. There is no examination for orders; every examination for every degree is open to the professors of every creed under the sun ; but there is a supplementary examiin Scriptural Literature open to those who may choose to enter, the institution of which, in my opinion, is in diametrical of the University, and by opposition to the fundamental no means sanctioned by the most overstrained construction that " for the advancement of religion and can be put upon the -words morality."-I am, Sir, your obedient servant, OBSERVER. October, 1852.
I nation
principle
THE PREVENTION OF BED-SORES. To the Editor of THE LANCET. SIR,-Of the evils arising to patients long confined to bed, either by debilitating disease, or injuries, more especially those implicating the spinal cord, few give the surgeon more anxiety and trouble than the local mortification of the soft structures from continued pressure on the part-called bed-sores. To obviate these, the hydrostatic bed and caoutchouc pillows answer their desired purpose, but are not within the means of many sufferers, A CALCULUS WITH A CORK NUCLEUS. neither are they always applicable, or even necessary, if due vigiMr. HERNY LEE showed a calculus whih he had removed lance is observed on the part of the medical attendant. Various a week ago from the female urethra by dilatation and incision ; stimulating lotions are recommended to be used to the integument the stone weighed two ounces, and was remarkable chiefly for its immediately symptoms exist of its being affected, and though in nucleus being a small piece of cork. some cases answering the purpose, yet are objectionable from the Mr. CANTON remarked that Dr. Gross, in his recent work on necessity of disturbing the patient several times daily by their Diseases of the Bladder," had recorded a case in which a piece application. Plasters spread on leather or amadou frequently of cork formed the nucleus of a calculus. succeed, but have their disadvantages--the former in consequence of becoming hard by perspiration, or moisture from other sources, (To be continued.) The meeting this evening (Saturday) will be a general one ; and thus defeating the object intended ; the latter on account of but if time permit, Dr. Theophilus Thompson will read a paper its expense, but more particularly from its inequality in thickness, and not being in pieces of sufficient dimensions. These on "Hysterical Phthisis." considerations induced me to think of a substitute, and I find soft woollen felt to answer the purpose admirably : it retains its elasBENEVOLENCE.—Mr. Critchley, of Gloucester, pre- ticity for a longer period than amadou, and does not become hard sented X45 to the Gloucester Infirmary.-John Terrett, Esq., of by moisture ; of course it may be spread with soap, adhesive, or Tewkesbury, bequeathed the following legacies:-To the Bir-I, any plaster the medical attendant may desire. mingham Blind Asylum. £500 ; to the Mudical Benevolent Fund I enclose a small piece as a specimen, and should you think it £ 500 ; to the Birmingham Deaf and Dumb Institution, .6500; to worthy of being known to your numerous readers, by inserting the Gloucester Infirmary,£ 1000. After some other legacies, he this letter in your valuable journal, you will greatly oblige Your obedient servant, bequeathed the interest of the residue of his estate to the Infirmary and Lying-in Hospital. T. J. ASHTON. Cavendish-square, Oct. 1852.