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Page 240 - And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
Page 240 - Further prevention of cruelty to animals in the District of Columbia," which he has so strenuously and misguidedly advocated in the last two Congresses.
Page 240 - ... the name and address of the author. It is a condition of competition that the successful essay or a copy of it shall remain in possession of the College; other essays will be returned upon application within three months after the award.
Page 69 - The most concentrated strength of an absolutely reliable preparation. (3) Time of Administration. Antitoxin should be administered as early as possible on a clinical diagnosis, not waiting for a bacteriological culture. However late the first observation is made, an injection should be given unless the progress of the case is favorable and satisfactory.
Page 191 - Over the Hookah. The Tales of a Talkative Doctor.— By G. Frank Lydston, MD, Professor of Genito-Urinary Surgery in the Chicago College of Physicians and Surgeons; Professor of Criminal Anthropology in the Kent College of Law, etc.
Page 232 - I have used several serums, but have been best satisfied with the effects of that sent out from the biological department of Parke, Davis & Co. I heartily approve of the way this firm now puts up the serum, in bulbs instead of in bottles.
Page 113 - Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win, By fearing to attempt.
Page 240 - Two lives are at stake, and by addressing ourselves assiduously to speedy delivery of the fetus we contribute in the largest manner to the conservation of both. Rapid dilatation, first with steel dilators, if need be, then with manual stretching of the os and cervix, followed by the forceps, is the nearest approach to idealism. Only rarely can the deep incision of Duhrssen be required.
Page 240 - Cesarean section should be reserved for extreme complications, as deformed pelvis, or to preserve the fetus when the mother's condition is hopeless. Veratrum viride is dangerous, uncertain and deceptive in action. In eclampsia of pregnancy, ie, prior to term, the aseptic bougie, introduced to the fundus and coiled within the vagina, may be employed to induce labor. Finally, to promote the elimination of toxic material diuresis, catharsis, and diaphoresis should not be forgotten : neither should the...
Page 240 - The College of Physicians of Philadelphia announces that the next award of the Alvarenga Prize, being the income for one year of the bequest of the late...