Tuberculosis as a Disease of the Masses and how to Combat itM. Firestack, 1901 - 86 من الصفحات |
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الصفحة 70 - power of man, living in a civilized country, such as the United States, where so much intelligence, wealth, prosperity, and philanthropy prevail, to combat tuberculosis as a disease of the masses most successfully. All that is required to attain this goal is the combined action of a wise government, well-trained physicians, and an intelligent people.
الصفحة 1 - PRIZE ESSAY BY SA KNOPF, MD NEW YORK The "International Congress to Combat Tuberculosis as a Disease of the Masses," which convened at Berlin, May 24th to 27th. 1899, awarded the International Prize to this work through its Committee on July 3ist, 1900
الصفحة 22 - All cracks or openings in the plaster, in the floor, or about the doors and windows should be caulked tight with cotton or strips of cloth. 2. The linen, quilts, blankets, carpets, etc., should be stretched
الصفحة 64 - judicious use of fresh air, sunshine, water, abundant and good food (milk, eggs, meat, vegetables, fruit), and the help of certain medicinal substances when the just-mentioned hygienic and dietetic means do not suffice in themselves to combat the disease. The thorough and constant supervision of the pulmonary invalid, the immediate intervention when new symptoms manifest themselves or old ones
الصفحة 51 - These two substances should be mixed in tubs or glass vessels. The sulphuric acid is very slowly added to the carbolic acid. During the mixing a large amount of heat is developed. The disinfecting power of the mixture is heightened, if the amount of heat is kept down by placing the tub or glass demijohn containing the
الصفحة 74 - beach chair of wicker-work, such as is seen at our fashionable sea-side resorts, is procured. After the seat has been removed the inner walls are lined with padding. A reclining chair is placed with its back in the interior, and the whole arranged so that the patient is protected from the wind and sun. There the patient
الصفحة 34 - such I wish to describe a simple method which will answer the purpose. Take a large circular English bath-tub, about three feet in diameter and ten inches high, and pour about five inches of cold or tepid water into it. The bather jumps into the water, keeping his feet in, motion for a few seconds,
الصفحة 27 - often swallow their expectoration, and as a consequence intestinal tuberculosis or consumption of the bowels is very frequent among them. Every consumptive patient should remember never to touch food before having washed his hands very thoroughly. Even with the greatest care, it is possible that he may have soiled his hands with tuberculous expectoration.
الصفحة 64 - are to be encouraged. It would be of additional advantage if some of these houses could also offer healthful amusements for old and young. Temperance societies, which through intelligent propaganda help to combat the fearful evil of alcoholism, should receive encouragement from everybody.
الصفحة 36 - for several days, one may begin with the second exercise, which is like the first, except that the upward movement of the arms is continued until the hands meet over the head. The