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taking an operation for straightening the bones. X-ray photographs
of some of these cases were taken at the British Red Cross Society's
Clinic.
Skin Diseases.—These included two cases of septic spots, one of
eczema and one of alopecia. All were greatly improved. The case of
eczema was in a baby whose mother was taking it to Shanghai and
there was only time for three treatments, but the condition was sufficiently
improved for the child to be taken abroad. In the case of
alopecia, a boy of three years, there was a patch which appeared seven
months previously after a fright. After 2½ months' treatment the
patch was well covered with growing hair.
Ante-Natal Cases.—These included one of persistent cough, one
of anaemia and debility, and three of myositis. All these cases, with
the exception of one of the myositis cases, made good progress.
Other cases.—All the remaining cases in children improved with
treatment. A child of two years with chronic bronchitis was con
stantly getting bad attacks and had gained no weight for two months.
Treatment was commenced on January 31st and continued for four
months. He had one slight attack of bronchitis on March 7th, but
remained well after that, despite the cold, damp weather. He also
gained 2¼ lbs. in weight.
7.—DENTAL CLINIC, LOWER CLAPTON ROAD.
Opened: 17th December, 1925.
No. of Sessions during the year, 1929 51
No. of first attendances 149
No. of repeat attendances 395
Total attendances 544
No. of teeth extracted 852
No. of teeth stopped 16
No. of scalings and dressings 61
General anaesthetic cases 157
Local anaesthetic cases 46
No. of dentures—Nursing and expectant
mothers 64
Total cost of dentures supplied £88 12 3
Total amount received from patients 37 1 3
Cost to Council £51 11 0