An Epidemic of Tuberculosis.

Abstract

—An epidemic of tuberculosis has broken out in the electrical workshops at Paris. Out of thirty-five workmen thirty-two are consumptive. Twenty-three have become so since entering the workshops. For cold in the head, there is no better remedy than gelsemium. One good, large dose, say ten minims of the fluid extract, taken upon going to bed, will effectually dispose of this troublesome and uncomfortable affection. One dose is usually sufficient.—<i>Med. Summary</i>. A number of cases of chorea have been reported as cured by the use of iodide of potassium. It is undoubtedly that class of cases in which there is a blood discrasia. One grain in solution is given three or four times a day to a child. Poulet, in the treatment of epilepsy advises tincture of Calabar bean with bromide of potassium. In five obstinate cases which were treated with bromide of potassium without results, a cure