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THE book before us is the reprint of an essay written in accordance with certain specific regulations framed by the Royal College of Physicians. This diminishes to some extent the general value of the book, as it almost confines its contents to the individual experience and results of the author. These latter are, however, very extensive, and almost all ground of interest in this subject is to some extent covered. A lengthy chapter is devoted to the natural history of the tubercle bacillus, another to preventive and prophylactic measures; channels and sources of infection are also fully considered. The book concludes with a chapter upon the direct treatment of phthisis. In this connection it may be mentioned that the author seems to have obtained very satisfactory results from the inhalation of ozone. We are pleased that the Royal College of Physicians gave its consent to the publication of this essay, as the book will no doubt be of considerable interest to those engaged in researches upon this subject.
Researches on Tuberculosis. The Weber-Parkes Prize Essay, 1897.
By Arthur Ransome, Consulting Physician to the Manchester Hospital for Consumption, &c.
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T., F. Researches on Tuberculosis The Weber-Parkes Prize Essay, 1897. Nature 57, 435 (1898). https://doi.org/10.1038/057435b0
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