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(а) Minor Aliments.
An analysis of the chief minor ailments treated at the School
Clinics, and otherwise, will be found in Table IV, Group 1, p. 130.
(б) Tonsils and Adenoids.
In the case of children moderately affected and requiring
to be kept under observation advice has been given as to general
hygiene, diet, the necessity for dental treatment, and for breathing
exercises, etc. Of the children referred for treatment, 356 have
received operative treatment with marked beneficial results to
their general health.
Arrangements for the performance of these operations are in
force with two hospitals, viz., St. Mary's, Plaistow; and Balaam
Street Children's Hospital. Arrangements have been made to
carry into effect the recommendation of the Board of Education
in regard to the visitation of children after the operation.
(c) Tuberculosis.
The arrangements for the treatment of Tuberculosis have
been continued on the lines fully set forth in my reports for
previous years.
(d) Skin Diseases.
For the most part the'se are treated at the General Clinic,
but some cases of chronic and of the rarer skin diseases are
referred to hospital.
The application of X-rays in cases of ringworm is performed
at the School Clinic, and 15 children received this form of treatment
during this year.
(e) External Eye Disease.
196 cases (294 in 1926) of external eye disease were treated at
the School Clinics. The observations of the School Ophthalmic
Surgeon, with regard to the best means of dealing with these
cases, will be found in his report on p. 112.
(f) Vision.
During the year 1927 the Ophthalmic Clinic was held on
five sessions per fortnight.