Vol. 60, 1909 - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

30S THE CHARLOTTE MEDICAL JOURNAL.
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(4) Although we have used the method
on most unfavorable cases, and taken desous,
had gotten in the habit of taking about
a half pint of whisky every evening; several
perate chances, we had only one death dur- of his friends congregating at his house to ;
ing the application and we are convinced play cards, imbibing a generous quantity
that in this particular case the method was of whisky during the evening. In no other
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not responsible for the fatal result. particular had the use of whisky appeared 1
(5) As a cure or palliative in growths to create disease or embarrassment.
within the mouth it has proven of inestima- Evidently something more than a simple
ble value, especially so on account of the prescription was here indicated. The cause
inadequacy of the other methods of treat- was explained to him with the advise that
ment. We were able to harmlessly and he should instantly stop all alcoholic beveri
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easily transmit the cataphoric products to
the site of the application by means of an
ages. This he asserted would cause very
little discomfort, since he had no desire for
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electrode of small caliber and special design,
so insulated as to absolutely protect
the healthy parts of the cavity, and yet
the liquor, and only took it "because the
rest did", and to enhance the pleasure of
the evening. I directed him to take the
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capable of definite and controllable diffusion pure alkaloid emetine, in a single dose to be i
from the uncovered point of electrode. taken just after he had gotten into bed, be- ;
In the cured cases, the cosmetic re- ginning with a milligram and increasing ',
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suits were excellent: the resulting scars are the dose until evidences of full action were
much smaller than would'at first have been manifested in slight nausea. When this
expected from the extent of the wounds oocurred he was to lessen the dose and keep
after the separation of the sloughs. They close to the point of nausea without touch-
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are soft, pliable, smooth and with practi- ing it, and to continue the remedy nightly |
cally no degree of retraction.
(7) Lastly, we are convinced, as a result
until further direction.
He was also given a supply of cicutine «
of our experience in these cases, that although
we can expect some improvement
hydrobromide, a milligram in each granule.
This is one of those highly specialized wea-
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and occasional cures from this method in
inoperable cases, that it should not be reserved
for such cases, but be used in operative
cases as early as possible, and before
pons which modern science has provided
us. Among the many the uses to which this
agent can be put. Dr. Waugh has especially
called attention to its value when a person
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the local disease becomes general, if we
wish to obtain a large percentage of permanent
cures. And we further believe
that such a result can be confidently exfeels
the dread of approaching insanity,
Whatever may be the pathologic conditions
which underly this special sensation, cicutine
hydrobromide gives relief. One granj
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pected. ule containing a milligram should be taken i
every two hours until this special sensation I
Chronic Alcoholism.
disappears.
By Geo. B. Simpson, M. D., Parkersburg, W. Va. A third attack occurred a few days after i
A gentleman recently applied to me for the patient applied to me, but four of the i
treatment, telling me that he feared he w^as granules succeeded in dissipating it com- ;
about to lose his reason. On several occa- pletely. After that, as the action of the i
sions, without anyknown cause, he suddenly emetine upon the liver and the various di- ':
felt profound depression with a bewilder- gestive secretions became manifest, no fur- i
ment and dread so profound and strong as ther difficulty has experienced,
to incapacitate him for any exertion or However, this was only the preliminary
amusement. After twenty-four to thirty-six treatment. A careful examination into the i
hours it would pass away. The only treat- circumstances convinced me that the true i
ment he received was vigorous cathartics, trouble was that the gentleman had not sufwhich
he took on his own prescriptions, ficiently hard or engrossing occupation for I
thinking that possibly sluggishness of the an exceedingly powerful and active intellect. |!
liver might be the cause. This man was a His work stopped at 3 p. m., beginning at |
tall, powerful individual, about forty-five 9 a. m., and while it would have been a
years of age, in excellent health; and while severe task for a man of ordinary intelli- J
his occupation is sedentery, he takes a great gence, it was not sufficient to fully occupy i
deal of exercise. He has no business wor- his powers. During the summer his after- ;l
ries, his family relations are ideal. His noons and evenings were spent at golf and i
financial affairs could not be in better shape, tennis, but during the long winter these ;!
A most careful examination failed to pastimes failed him, and cards and billards i
show fecal impaction. The liver is slightly were the only resort. After examining the I
enlarged. Further investigation showed matter thoroughly, I concluded it would be I
that for the past two years this gentleman, wise for him to undertake some business i
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who had previously been perfectly abstemi- interest of sufficient magnitude to fully en- <
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