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One hundred and thirty-one cases were treated during
1931, which is an increase of 16 over the figure for
the preceding year. The types of cases submitted for
treatment were as follows:—
General Debility.—The Majority of all cases were
of general debility which responded readily to treatment.
Eighty-one debility cases were treated; of these, 48
gained in weight and their general condition rapidly
improved; 15 improved without gaining weight, and 18
patients did not attend regularly enough to benefit by
the treatment.
Enlarged Glands.—Seven cases were treated; 4
gained weight and the condition improved; 2 showed
improvement without gaining weight, and one did not
benefit by the treatment.
Impetigo.—Ten cases were treated. They were given
local and general exposures, and in 7 cases the impetigo
cleared rapidly, but iu 3 cases the treatment was discontinued.
Septic Antrum.—Of 2 cases treated, one improved
under general treatment.
Discharging Ears.— Two cases treated and
improved in health. In one case the discharge ceased.
Alopecia Areata.—Four cases were given local and
general exposures. Two were cured after three to five
months treatment, but 2 did not attend regularly enough
to show any marged improvement.
Nervous Children.—Eight children were treated
and 6 showed definite improvement, gaining weight, and
eating and sleeping better. Two did not benefit by the
treatment.
Rheumatic Cases.—Five were treated, of whom 4
improved under the treatment.
Chilblains.—Six cases received local and general
exposures; 3 were cured; 1 very much improved; 2 did
not attend long enough to show improvement.