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Special Tests.
The following special tests have been carried out:--
From January to December 1935.
Blood Urea ..... 65
Blood Sugar 9.
Blood Sedimentation Rate 354
Fractional Test Meals 95
Research.
The following members of the staff have carried on research work in the wards of the Medical Unit:-
Dr. Lim Gim Kheang H.P.
Dr. Lew Khoon Shin H.P.
Dr. Chiu Put Po H.P.
Clinical Assistant.
Dr. Lo Chong Fie
(1) Investigations on the Blood Sedimentation Rate in various diseases.
(2) Investigations on the Reticulocyte response in the treatment of some forms of Anaemia.
The pneumo-thorax clinic for suitable cases of pulmonary tuberculosis is being continued with success. Unfortunately some cases are too far advanced for satisfactory results. In many cases, however, the patients have been rendered fit to resume ordinary routine of life.
Outpatients.
Cases treated as outpatients at the University Medical Outpatient Clinics:-
1. Morning Clinic (General Medical Cases) Thursdays and Saturdays:-
665 cases seen and treated (men, women and children).
2. Afternoon Clinic (General Medical Cases) Mondays and Thursdays:-
932 new cases seen and treated (men, women and children): many of these cases attended more than once, bringing to a total of 7,410 cases.
3. Children's Clinic, Thursday mornings:
258 new cases seen and treated: many of these cases attended more than once, bringing to a total of 1,630 cases. Acute bronchitis shows a high incidence.
The total cases seen and treated by the Medical Unit at Out-patient Department during the year 1935 was 9,705 (this figure included old and new cases, men, women and children)