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The anaemias have been specially studied and Dr. Chiu, who is now First Assistant of the Medical Unit and who has been the holder of the Jordan Scholarship, has made this subject one for particular investigation. The relative values of various haematinics in the anaemia of ankylostomiasis have been studied and at the same time observations on the gastric function of such cases have been made.
Observations are being carried out on the splenomegalies. Many cases are admitted to hospital showing the well-known Banti's syndrome in its advanced form and of doubtful etiology. Some cases show a very definite splenomegaly but without ascites and with little liver enlargement. Tests are being carried out on the effect of adrenalin in the splenomegalies believed to be of malarial origin.
A condition of thrombopenia of a surprising degree is frequently encountered in these cases and splenectomy is being undertaken with gratifying results. No special report will be made on this subject until the number of cases is larger.
One case of chronic splenomegaly was diagnosed as Schistosomiasis japonicum and splenectomy is contemplated.
Nutritional diseases are, as in the past, the subject of careful investigation.
Dr. Wu Hung Tak has contributed useful information on the question of polyneuritis in pregnant women—the subject of a special paper.
The relative values of various vitamin B1 containing preparations are being tested in cases of polyneuritis. The bio-chemical control of such work is being undertaken by the University Department of Physiology. Clinical observations on vitamin C excretion have been made. The necessary material has been generously supplied by Messrs. Hoffmann-La Roche.
Investigations on gastric analysis in the case of opium addicts continue.
M-101
The anaemias have been specially studied and Dr. Chiu, who is now First Assistant of the Medical Unit and who has been the holder of the Jordan Scholarship, has made this subject one for particular investigation. The relative values of various haematinies in the anaemia of ankylostomiasis have been studied and at the same time observations on the gastric func- tion of such cases have been inade.
Observations are being carried out on the splenomegalies. Many cases are admitted to hospital showing the well known Banti's syndrome in its advanced form and of doubtful etiology. Some cases show a very definite splenomegaly but without ascites and with little liver enlargement. Tests are being carried out on the effect of adrenalin in the splenomegalies be- lieved to be of malarial origin.
A condition of thrombopenia of a surprising degree is fre- quently encountered in these cases and splenectomy is being undertaken with gratifying results. No special report will be made on this subject until the number of cases is larger.
One case of chronic splenomegaly was diagnosed as Schisto- somiasis japonicum and splenectomy is contemplated.
Nutritional diseases are, as in the past, the subject of careful investigation.
Dr. Wu Hung Tak has contributed useful information on the question of polyneuritis in pregnant women-the subject of a special paper.
The relative values of various vitamin B1 containing prepara- tions are being tested in cases of polyneuritis. The bio-chemical control of such work is being undertaken by the University Department of Physiology. Clinical observations on vitanin C excretion have been made. The necessary material has been generously supplied by Messrs. Hoffmann-La Roche.
Investigations on gastric analysis in the case of opium addicts continue.
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