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AN IMPORTANT PUBLICATION OF GREAT VALUE TO THE MEDICAL AND LEGAL PROFESSIONS.

SPINAL CONCUSSION:

Surgically Considered as a Cause of Spinal Injury, and Neurologically Restricted to a Certain Symptom Group, for

which is Suggested the Designation

ERICHSEN'S DISEASE, AS ONE FORM OF THE TRAUMATIC NEUROSES.

BY

S. V. CLEVENGER, M.D.,

CONSULTING PHYSICIAN REESE AND ALEXIAN HOSPITALS; LATE PATHOLOGIST COUNTY INSANE ASYLUM,
CHICAGO; MEMBER OF NUMEROUS AMERICAN SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL SOCIETIES; COLLABORATOR
AMERICAN NATURALIST, ALIENIST AND NEUROLOGIST, JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY AND
PSYCHIATRY, JOURNAL OF NERVOUS AND MENTAL DISEASES; AUTHOR OF "COM-
PARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY, "ARTISTIC ANATOMY," ETC.

For more than twenty years this subject has occasioned bitter contention in law courts, between physicians as well as attorneys, and in that time no work has appeared that reviewed the entire field judicially until Dr. Clevenger's book was written. It is the outcome of five years' special study and experience in legal circles, clinics, hospital and private practice, in addition to twenty years' labor as a scientific student, writer, and teacher.

The literature of Spinal Concussion has been increasing of late years to an unwieldy shape for the general student, and Dr. Clevenger has in this work arranged and reviewed all that has been done by observers since the days of Erichsen and those who preceded him. The different and sometimes antagonistic views of many authors are fully given from the writings of Erichsen, Page, Oppenheim, Erb, Westphal, Abercrombie, Sir Astley Cooper, Boyer, Charcot, Leyden, Rigler, Spitzka, Putnam, Knapp, Dana, and many other European and American students of the subject. The small, but important, work of Oppenheim, of the Berlin University, is fully translated, and constitutes a chapter of Dr. Clevenger's book, and reference is made wherever discussions occurred in American medico-legal societies.

There are abundant illustrations, particularly for Electro-diagnosis, and to enable a clear comprehension of the anatomical and pathological relations.

The Chapters are: I. Historical Introduction; II. Erichsen on Spinal Concussion; III. Page on Injuries of the Spine and Spinal Cord; IV. Recent Discussions of Spinal Concussion; V. Oppenheim on Traumatic Neuroses; VI. Illustrative Cases from Original and all other Sources; VII. Traumatic Insanity; VIII. The Spinal Column; IX. Symptoms; X. Diagnosis; XI. Pathology; XII. Treatment; XIII Medico-legal Considerations.

Other special features consist in a description of modern methods of diagnosis by Electricity, a discussion of the controversy concerning hysteria, and the author's original pathological view that the lesion is one involving the spinal sympathetic nervous system. In this latter respect entirely new ground is taken, and the diversity of opinion concerning the functional and organic nature of the disease is afforded a basis for reconciliation.

Every Physician and Lawyer should own this work.

In one handsome Royal Octavo Volume of nearly 400 pages, with Thirty Wood-Engravings. Net price, in United States and Canada, $2.50, post-paid; in Great Britain, 10s. 6d. ; in France, 15 fr.

(F. A. DAVIS, Medical Publisher, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A.)

JUST READY-A NEW AND IMPORTANT WORK.

ESSAY

-ON

MEDICAL PNEUMATOLOGY AEROTHERAPY:

A PRACTICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE CLINICAL AND THERAPEUTIC VALUE
OF THE GASES IN MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PRACTICE, WITH ESPECIAL
REFERENCE TO THE VALUE AND AVAILABILITY OF

OXYGEN, NITROGEN, HYDROGEN, AND NITROGEN MONOXIDE.
BY J. N. DEMARQUAY,

Surgeon to the Municipal Hospital, Paris, and of the Council of State; Member of the Imperial Society
of Surgery; Correspondent of the Academies of Belgium, Turin, Munich, etc.; Officer
of the Legion of Honor; Chevalier of the Orders of Isabella-the-

Catholic and of the Conception, of Portugal, etc.

TRANSLATED, WITH NOTES, ADDITIONS, AND OMISSIONS,

BY SAMUEL S. WALLIAN, A.M., M.D.,

Member of the American Medical Association; Ex-President of the Medical Association of Northern New York; Member of the New York County Medical Society, etc.

In one Handsome Octavo Volume of 316 Pages, Printed on Fine Paper, in the Best
Style of the Printer's Art, and Illustrated with 21 Wood-Cuts.
Canada (duty paid). Great Britain.

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United States.
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For some years past there has been a growing demand for something more satisfactory and more practical in the way of literature on the subject of what has, by common consent, come to be termed "Oxygen Therapeutics." On all sides professional men of standing and ability are turning their attention to the use of the gaseous elements about us as remedies in disease, as well as sustainers in health. In prosecuting their inquiries, the first hindrance has been the want of any reliable, or in any degree satisfactory, literature on the subject.

Purged of the much quackery heretofore associated with it, Aerotherapy is now recognized as a legitimate department of medical practice. Although little noise is made about it, the use of Oxygen Gas as a remedy has increased in this country within a few years to such an extent that in New York City alone the consumption for medical purposes now amounts to more than 300,000 gallons per annum.

This work, translated in the main from the French of Professor Demarquay, contains also a very full account of recent English, German, and American experiences, prepared by Dr. Samuel S. Wallian, of New York, whose experience in this field antedates that of any other American writer on the subject.

Plain Talks on Avoided Subjects.

-BY

HENRY N. GUERNSEY, M.D.,

Formerly Professor of Materia Medica and Institutes in the Hahnemann Medical College of Philadelphia; Author of Guernsey's Obstetrics," including the Disorders Peculiar to Women and

Young Children; Lectures on Materia Medica, etc.

IN ONE NEAT 16mo VOLUME. BOUND IN EXTRA CLOTH. Price, Post-paid, in United States and Canada, $1.00; Great Britain, 4s. 6d.; France, 6 fr. 20.

This is a little volume designed to convey information upon one of the most important subjects connected with our physical and spiritual well-being, and is adapted to both sexes and all ages and conditions of society; in fact, so broad is its scope that no human being can well afford to be without it, and so comprehensive in its teachings that, no matter how well informed one may be, something can yet be learned from this, and yet it is so plain that any one who can read at all can fully understand its meaning.

The Author, Dr. H. N. Guernsey, has had an unusually long and extensive practice, and his teachings in this volume are the results of his observation and actual experience with all conditions of human life. His work is warmly indorsed by many leading men in all branches of professional life, as well as by many whose business connections have caused them to be close observers.

The following Table of Contents shows the scope of the book:CONTENTS. CHAPTER I.-INTRODUCTORY. II. THE INFANT. III.-CHILDHOOD. IV.-ADOLESCENCE OF THE MALE. V. ADOLESCENCE OF THE FEMALE. VI.-MARRIAGE: THE HUSBAND. VII.THE WIFE. VIII. HUSBAND AND WIFE. IX TO THE UNFORTUNATE. X.-Origin of the Sex

(F. A. DAVIS, Medical Publisher, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A.)

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NEW EDITIONS

Lessons in Gynecology.

By WILLIAM GOODELL, A.M., M.D., Etc.,
PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL GYNECOLOGY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Third Edition, Thoroughly Revised and Greatly Enlarged.
ONE VOLUME, LARGE OCTAVO, 578 PAGES.

With 112 Illustrations.

This exceedingly valuable work, from one of the most eminent specialists and teachers in gynecology in the United States, is now offered to the profession in a much more complete condition than either of the previous editions. It embraces all the more important diseases and the principal operations in the field of gynecology, and brings to bear upon them all the extensive practical experience and wide reading of the author. It is an indispensable guide to every practitioner who has to do with the diseases peculiar to

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NATURAL POSITION OF THE WOMB WHEN THE BLADDER IS FULL
AFTER BRIESKY.

These lessons are so well known that it is entirely unnecessary to do more than to call attention to the fact of the appearance of the third edition. It is too good a book to have been allowed to remain out of print, and it has unquestionably been missed. The author has revised the work with special care, adding to each lesson such fresh matter as the progress in the art rendered necessary, and he has enlarged it by the insertion of six new lessons. This edition will, without question, be as eagerly sought for as were its predecessors.-American Journal of Obstetrics.

The former editions of this treatise were well received by the profession, and there is no doubt that the new matter added to the present issue makes. it more useful than its predecessors.-New York Medical Record.

His literary style is peculiarly charming. There

is a directness and simplicity about it which is easier to admire than to copy. His chain of plain words and almost blunt expressions, his familiar comparison and homely illustrations, make his writings, like his lectures, unusually entertaining. The substance of his teachings we regard as equally excellent.Phila. Medical and Surgical Reporter

Extended mention of the contents of the book is unnecessary: suffice it to say that every important disease found in the female sex is taken up and discussed in a common-sense kind of a way We wish every physician in America could read and carry out the suggestions of the chapter on "the sexual relations as causes of uterine disorders-conjugal onanism and kindred sins." The department treating of nervous counterfeits of uterine diseases is a most valuable one. - Kansas City Medical Index.

Price, in United States and Canada, Cloth, $5.00; Full Sheep, $6.00. Discount, 20 per cent., making it, net, Cloth, $4.00; Sheep, $4.80. Postage, 27 Cents extra. Great

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Britain, Cloth, 17s.; Sheep, 21s., post-paid, net. France, 30 fr. 80.

A. DAVIS, Medical Publisher, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A.)

AMERICAN RESORTS,

WITH NOTES UPON THEIR CLIMATE.

By BUSHROD W. JAMES, A.M., M.D.,

Member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Public Health Association, the Pennsylvania Historical Society, the Franklin Institute, and the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia; the Society of Alaskan Natural History and Ethnology, Sitka, Alaska, etc.

WITH A TRANSLATION FROM THE GERMAN, BY MR. S. KAUFFMANN, Of those chapters of "Die Klimate der Erde" written by Dr. A. Woeikof, of St. Petersburg, Russia, that relate to North and South America and the islands and oceans contiguous thereto.

In One Octavo Volume.

Handsomely Bound in Cloth. Nearly 300 Pages. Price, Post-paid, in U. S. and Canada, $2.00, net. Great Britain, 8s. 6d. France, 12 fr. 40.

This is a unique and valuable work, and useful to physicians in all parts of the country. It is just suc a volume as the Medical Profession have stood in need of for many years. We mention a few of the merits it possesses: First. List of all the Health Resorts of the country, arranged according to their climate. Second. Contains just the information needed by tourists, invalids, and those who visit summer or winter resorts. Third. The latest and best large railroad map for reference. Fourth. It indicates the climate each one should select for health. Fifth. The author has traveled extensively, and most of his suggestions are practical in reference to localities.

Taken altogether. this is by far the most complete exposition of the subject of resorts that has yet been put forth, and it is one that every physician must needs possess intelligent information upon. We predict a large demand for this useful and attractive book.-Buffalo Med. and Surg. Jour.

The special chapter on the therapeutics of climate is excellent for its precautionary suggestions in the selection of climates and local conditions, with reference to known pathological indications and constitutional predispositions.-The Sanitarian.

It is arranged in such a manner that it will be of great service to medical men whose duty it often becomes to recommend a health resort.-N, W. Med. Jour.

A well-arranged map of the United States serves as the frontispiece of the book: and an almost perfect index is appended, while between the two is an amount of informa tion as to places for the health-seeker that cannot be gotten elsewhere. We most cordially recommend the book to travelers and to the doctor.-Virginia Med. Monthly.

This is a work that has long been needed, as there is scarcely a physician who has not had occasion to look up the authorities on climate, elevation, dryness, humidity, etc, etc., of the various health resorts, and has had great difficulty in finding reliable information. It certainly

ought, as it deserves, to receive a hearty welcome from the profession. Medical Advance.

The book before us is a very comprehensive volume, giving all necessary information concerning climate, temperature, humidity, sunshine, and indeed everything necessary to be stated for the benefit of the physician or invalid seeking a health resort in the United States.-Southern Clinic.

This work is extremely valuable, owing to the liberal and accurate manner in which it gives information regarding the various resorts on the A.nerican continent, without being prejudiced in the least in favor of any particular one. but giving all in a fair manner. All physicians need just such a work, for the doctor is always asked to give information on the subject to his patients. Therefore, it should find a place in every physician's library.-The Med. Brief.

The author of this admirable work has long made a study of American climate, from the stand-point of a physician, with a view to ascertaining the most suitable localities for the residence of invalids, believing proper climate to be an almost indispensable factor in the treatment, prevention, and cure of many forms of disense. The

book evidences careful research and furnishes much useful information not to be found elsewhere.-Pacific Med. Jour.

JUST PUBLISHED

RECORD-BOOK OF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

For Life Insurance.

Designed by JOHN M. KEATING,

M.D.

In examining for Life Insurance, questions are easily overlooked and the answers to them omitted; and, as these questions are indispensable, they must be answered before the case can be acted upon, and the examiner is often put to much inconvenience to obtain this information.

The need has long been felt among examiners for a reference-book in which could be noted the principal points of an examination, and thereby obviate the necessity of a second visit to the applicant when further information is required.

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After a careful study of all the forms of examination blanks now used by Insurance Companies, Dr. J. M. Keating has compiled such a record-book which we are sure will fill this long-felt want.

This record-book is small, neat, and complete, and embraces all the principal points that are required by the different companies.. It is made in two sizes, viz.: No. 1, covering one hundred (100) examinations, and No. 2, covering two hundred (200) examinations. The size of the book is 7x34 inches, and can be conveniently carried in the pocket.

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(F. A. DAVIS, Medical Publisher, Philadelphia, Pa., U.SA.)

DISEASES

OF THE

Heart and Circulation

IN INFANCY AND ADOLESCENCE.

With an Appendix entitled “Clinical Studies ou the Pulse in Childhood.”

-BY

JOHN M. KEATING, M.D.,

Obstetrician to the Philadelphia Hospital, and Lecturer on Diseases of Women and Children; Surgeon to the Maternity Hospital; Physician to St. Joseph's Hospital; Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, etc.,

-AND

WILLIAM A. EDWARDS, M.D.,

Instructor in Clmical Medicine and Physician to the Medical Dispensary in the University of Pennsylvania;
Physician to St. Joseph's Hospital; Fellow of the College of Physicians; formerly
Assistant Pathologist to the Philadelphia Hospital, etc.

ILLUSTRATED BY PHOTOGRAPHS AND WOOD-ENGRAVINGS.

About 225 Pages. 8vo. Bound in Cloth. Price, post-paid, in U. S. and Canada, $1.50, net; Great Britain, 6s. 6d. ; France, 9 fr. 35.

There are many excellent text-books on children's diseases, but they have failed to give a satisfactory account of the diseases of the heart; and, indeed, as far as known, this work of Keating and Edwards' now presente 1 to the profession is the only systematic attempt that has been made to collect in book form the abundant material which is scattered throughout medical literature in the form of journal articles, clinical lectures, theses, and reports of societies.

The authors have endeavored, in their difficult task, to collect these valuable materials and place them within easy reach of those who are interested in this important subject. That they have succeeded will, we believe, be conceded by all who obtain and make use of their very valuable contribution to this hitherto neglected field of medical literature.

An appendix, entitled “Clinical Studies on the Pulse in Childhood," follows the index in the book, and will, we are sure, be found of much real value to every practitioner of medicine. The work is made available for ready reference by a well-arranged index. We append the table of contents showing the scope of the

book:

CONTENTS—

CHAPTER L-The Methods of Study-Instruments-
Foetal Circulation-Congenital Diseases of the
Heart-Malformations-Cyanosis.

CHAPTER II.-Acute and Chronic Endocarditis-
Ulcerative endocarditis.

CHAPTER II.-Acute and Chronic Pericarditis.
CHAPTER IV.-The treatment of Endo- and Peri-
carditis-Paracentesis Pericardii-Hydropericar-

dium-Hamopericardium-Pneumopericardium. CHAPTER V.-Myocarditis-Tumors, New Growths, and Parasites CHAPTER VI.-Valvular Disease: Mitral, Aortic, Pulmonary, and Tricuspid.

Drs. Keating and Edwards have produced a work that will give material aid to every doctor in his practice among children. The style of the book is graphic and pleasing. the diagnostic points are explicit and exact, and the therapeutical resources include the novelties of medicine as well as the oid and tried agents.-Pittsburgh Med. Review.

A very attractive and valuable work has been given to the medical profession by Drs. Keating and Edwards, in their treatise on the diseases of the heart and circulation in infancy and adolescence, and they deserve the greatest credit for the admirable manner in which they have collected, reviewed, and made use of the immense amount of material on this important subject.-Archives of Pediatrics.

The plan of the work is the correct one, viz., the supplementing of the observations of the better class of prac titioners by the experience of those who have given the subject systematic attention.-Medical Age.

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It is not a mere compilation, but a systematic treatise, and bears evidence of considerable labor and observation on the part of the authors. Two fine photographs of dissections exhibit mitral stenosis and mitral regurgitation; there are also a number of wood-cuts.-Cleveland Medical Gazette.

As the works upon diseases of children give little or no attention to diseases of the heart, this work of Drs. Keating and Edwards will supply a want. We think that there will be no physician, who takes an interest in the affections of young folks, who will not wish to consult it. -Cinomnati Med. News.

The work takes up, in an able and scientific manner, diseases of the heart in children. This is a part of the field of medical science which has not been cultivated tu the extent that the importance of the subject deserves Canada Lancet.

(F. A. DAVIS, Medical Publisher, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A.)

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