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Ultra Violet Light Treatment.—92 cases were referred for
treatment in 1935, as compared with 74 in the previous year.
The following table shows the classification of cases for whom
it was recommended :—
No.
Non-tuberculous respiratory conditions (the majority
being children with bronchial catarrh)
26
Subnormal children including some 'contacts' of
so called pre-tuberculous type
26
Debility following various infectious diseases
10
Rheumatic conditions
8
Septic skin conditions (non-tuberculous)
6
Adenitis (non-tuberculous)
10
Adenitis (tuberculous)
2
Tuberculous laryngitis
1
Tuberculous skin conditions
3
1,804 treatments were given altogether, the majority being
general exposures. A "course" lasts for about 6 weeks and
includes 12 treatments as a rule. The patient is seen before and
after each course, and the Centre is visited frequently by the
Medical Officer. In most cases more than one course was found
necessary, and in very few cases was it found advisable to discontinue
the treatment.
The major proportion of patients were remarkably benefitted
by this form of therapy. The case of Tuberculous laryngitis
contrary to expectations, seemed to derive great benefit.
It is hardly necessary to add that the greatest care is taken
to prevent contact between tuberculous and other patients. This
is possible because of the small number of Tuberculous cases
considered suitable for this treatment.
Dental Report.—Mr. G. F. Ferris, the Council's Dentist,
submits the following figures relative to Tuberculous cases treated
during the year.
Sessions
27
Filling and Scalings
5
New Patients
21
Advice
26
Attendances
70
X-Ray
–
Dentures
5
Extractions:—
Gas
17
31
Local
14