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SUGGESTIVE THERAPEUTICS IN PSYCHOPAthia Sexualis; with Especial Reference to Contrary Secual Instinct. By Dr. A. von Schrenck-Notzing, (Munich, Germany.) Authorized translation from the German by Charles Gilbert Chaddock, M. D., Professor of Diseases of the Nervous System, Marion-Sims College of Medicine, Etc., St. Louis. One volume, Royal Octave, 325 pages. The. F. A. Davis Co., Publishers, Philadelphia, 1895. Price $2.50.

Upon clearly definite lines the title of this book should read; as the author states in his preface, "Pathological and Suggestive Therapeutic Studies of the Abnormal Manifestations of the Sexual Instinct." But the title used was chosen for the sake of brevity.

This work is one of great importance as authoritative on suggestion as a therapeutic agent in the hand of the intelligent practitioner. It is clearly shown in this work that the medico legal question of responsibility in sexual perversions is to be decided not from the fact of perversion, but by the psychical conditions of a whole.

THE ECLECTIC FAMILY PHYSICIAN. By the late John M. Scudder, M. D. 8vo.; 888 pages. With revised "Uses of the Family Medicine Chest." The same filled and labelled, $4,00 additional, with the book in any binding. John M. Scudder's, Sons, Publishers, Cincinnati, Ohio. Price, cloth, $3.00.

It is stated that this work has passed through twenty-two editions, which in itself is sufficient evidence that the book must possess special merit, otherwise it could not have reached such a point of popularity. For the intelligent lay reader this is one of the few works of the kind that can be safely recommended. It is not intended by this to convey the idea that every man can become his own doctor, but the knowledge conveyed by this book to any individual, who possesses it, can do that individual no harm.

A MANUAL OF BANDAGING. Adapted for self-instruction. By C. Henri Leonard, A. M., M. D. Professor of Diseases of Women, and Clinical Gynecology, De

troit College of Medicine. Sixth edition, with 139 engravings. 189 pages. The illustrated Medical Journal Co., Publishers, Detroit, Mich. Price $1.50.

The principal features to be commeded of in this book over similar works, is, that each illustration shows the direction of the various turns of the bandage with arrowheads, and each turn is properly numbered. There is an illustration for almost every bandage described. It is in use as a text book in a number of medical colleges, and two editions of it have been sold abroad.

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PATHOGENETIC MATERIA MEDICA, Based upon Drs. Hughes' and Drake's Cyclopedea of Drug Pathogenesy. By The Medical Investigation Club of Baltimore, Md. Boericke & Tafel, Publishers, Philadelphia, 1895. Price $2.00. The efficacy of each drug is based upon the number of provings, and to each admitted symptom where the particular drug is said to be indicated, has attached to it the number of provers experiencing that particular symptom, It is a new departure from similar works, and has excited considerable attention from that class who follow the outline of works of this nature.

THE ABNORMALITIES OF OCULAR BALANCE: Their Nature, Etiology, Conservative Management, and Operative Treatment. A Clinical Study. By S. D. Risley, M. D., Philadelphia.

Reprinted from University Medical Magazine.

THE BOOK OF THE FAIR. By Hubert Howe Bancroft. The Bancroft Company, Publishers, Auditorium Building, Chicago, Ill, 1895. Price $1.00 per part.

It can be truthfully stated that this is the best work illustrating the great fair that has yet appeared in print, nor do we believe anything can surpass it. Paits nine and ten are fully up to the standard of any preceding numbers.

ULCERS OF THE CORNEA. By L. Webster Fox, M. D., Philadelphia.

This thoroughly practical clinical lecture was delivered at the Medico-Chirurgical College, and reprinted from Atlantic Medical Weekly.

Summary Gleanings.

Ascarides, can be removed by injections of infusion quassia, two drachms to the pint of boiling water.

Consumption is said to be rare where the atmosphere is saturated with saline vapors.

Chloroform liniment-chloroform, tr. camph., tr. opii, aa. iss., olive-oil, ss. Mix.

Chorea has been very successfully treated by Fowler's solution, six to eight drops twice a day, for children seven to twelve years of age; adults ten to fifteen drops.

Dyspepsia, with fermentation of food, is relieved by ten or fifteen grains of sulphite of soda, in water, thrice daily, with bitter tonics, tinctures or infusions.

Eczema of the hards with intolerable itching, is reported cured by the parts being enveloped in cloths wet with a solution of carbonate of potassa, one drachm to a pint, and arsenic internally.

Epistaxis (bleeding of the nose) is arrested with safety and certainty by external pressure continued for some minutes.

A local examination is a'ways imparatively necessary when any signs of impending abortion appear.

The prognosis in cases of alopecia due to syphilis, Dr. Horwitz says, is good unless ulceration of the scalp sets in.

Ice applied to the external gentials (the scrotum in men and the labia majora in women) controls epistaxis and hemoptysis. Dr. Cousin reports two cases of malarial cachexia treated with benefit by subcutaneous injections of splenic extract.

Twenty grains of ichthyol after each meal are said to be an efficient internal means of treating urticaria of alimentary origin.

Mackenzie has found cannabis indica, to give relief in cases of skin disease with itching, not amenable to local treatment.

There seems to be a tendency to use borax more and more internally. In all bladder troubles, ten grains of the powder is given several times a day.

Morphine is now recommended as an active remedy in uterine inertia during labor. It also hastens contractions when there is uterine hemorrhage.

A patient used phosphorized cod liver oil as a general restorative, and noticed that all gray hair was restored to its original color, This suggestion may be worth following.

For winter pruritus, avoid woolens next the skin, and apply camphor and chloral of each one drachm to rose water one

ounce.

Dr. J. C. Ross, of Manchester, Eng., considers a strong decoction of cinnamon. almost a specific in cancer. His reports

demand consideration.

To prevent an impending attack of gout from being severe, Dr. S. W. Franklin considers calomel, given until free purgation is produced, the best and only remedy.

The Loeffler local treatment is achieving as good results in diphtheria as antitoxin.

Syphilitic cephalalgia can only be cured. by mercury, which should be shoved to the point of tolerance.

The application of lactic acid in a solution of twenty to forty per cent. strength, is a very successful remedy for tubercular laryngitis.

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PHILADELPHIA, MAY, 1895.

CARE OF INFANTS IN THE SUMMER MONTHS.

A word as to the cause of the prevalence of diarrhoeal disorders. Some recent writers ascribe the cause to the presence of microbes in the intestinal tract, asserting that it is preposterous to refer it to the heat or any other cause.

In all temperate climates, a high thermometric register invariably marks the prevalence of such disorders, and usually as temperature rises or falls, they increase in activity and virulence.

It will be observed they do not prevail

in the cold seasons, in fact on the approach of cold weather they cease entirely.

Until something more clearly definite comes to light, we shall insist, that excessive solar heart is not an insignificant factor in the genesis of these troubles.

We affirm the causative relation and im

portance of septic agencies, and of the vegetable and animal micro-organisms; therefore we trust to the aseptic qualities of creosote, arsenite of copper, salol, salicylic acid, et al.

Our people should be taught that in the care of infants, cleanliness is next to godliness.

Baby should have its bath daily or twice daily, a plunge and immersion, from which. it comes forth invigorated and shining like a new pin, and laughing and crowing for joy.

Healthy children treated thus are not apt to fall sick, and sick ones must not be denied the boon that renews life with little trouble and without cost.

At this season clothing for infants should