Anaemia:
404. The type especially due to Ankylostomiasis has been the subject of investigation by my Assistant Dr. Chiu and the question is discussed in a paper being published "A Clinical Study of Hook-worm Disease."
Gastric function:
405. Fractional test meals continue to be carried out and a clinical note on "Passing the Ryle's Tube in Fractional Test Meals" has been published by Dr. Chiu.
406. Polyneuritis due to vitamin B1 deficiency continues to be studied with special reference to the Aalsmeer Test as regards its use in the differentiation of true beri-beri, its value in the control of treatment by synthetic vitamin B1 preparations and in prognosis.
407. The kind co-operation of the University Physiology Department under Professor Ride is being continued with reference to the pyruvic acid content of the blood in beri-beri cases.
408. Some observations have also been carried out with reference to the value of the skin dye test as a means of estimating vitamin C storage deficiency in various diseases.
REPORT ON THE SURGICAL DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1938.
Staff:-
Kenelm H. Digby, M.B., B.S.; F.R.C.S. England. (Ho Tung Professor of Clinical Surgery; Professor of Surgery; Consulting Surgeon to the South China Command; Surgeon, Queen Mary Hospital, and Consultant in Surgery to the Hong Kong Government.)
Wm. Lai Fook, M.B., B.S.; (First Assistant to the Professor of Surgery).
Young Tsaw Che, M.B., B.S.; (Second Assistant to the Professor of Surgery).
Dean A. Smith, M.A. (Camb.), M.B., B.CH. (Camb.), D.T.M. & H. (Lond.). Anaesthetist.
Hargreaves, G. M., M.R.C.P. (Ed.), D.O.M.S., (Lecturer in Ophthalmology, and Surgeon in charge of the Ophthalmological Out-patients to May when he went on leave).
Au King, M.B., B.S.; (Acting Lecturer in Ophthalmology from May).
Farr, F. J., M.B., CH.B., L.B.S., D.M.R. & E. (Lecturer in Radiology).
Selby, J. A. R., M.B., CH.B.; (Lecturer in Venereal Diseases).
Yeang Cheng Hin, M.B., B.S.; (House Surgeon from January to June).
Naidu, P. T., M.B., B.S.; (House Surgeon from July to December).
Kan Lai To, M.B., B.S.; (Clinical Assistant from January to June, Out-patient Officer from July to December).
409. There is a shortage of beds for the treatment of surgical tuberculosis. This is particularly the case for children. Many cases referred by charitable organisations and general practitioners have to be refused admission and treatment.
410. The weekly staff round from 5 to 6 p.m. on Mondays (which general practitioners and other qualified men are invited to attend) has been continued throughout the year.
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Anaemia:
404. The type especially due to Ankylostomiasis has been the subject of investigation by my Assistant Dr. Chiu and the question is discussed in a paper being published-A Clinical Study of Hook-worm Disease."
Gastric function:
405. Fractional test meals continue to be carried out and a clinical note on "Passing the Ryle's Tube in Fractional Test Meals" has been published by Dr. Chiu.
406. Polyneuritis due to vitamin B, deficiency continues to be studied with special reference to the Aalsmeer Test as regards its use in the differentiation of true beri-beri, its value in the control of treatment by synthetic vitamin B, preparations and in prognosis.
407. The kind co-operation of the University Physiology Department under Professor Ride is being continued with reference to the pyruvic acid content of the blood in beri-beri cases.
408. Some observations have also been carried out with reference to the value of the skin dye test as а means of estimating vitamin C storage deficiency in various diseases.
REPORT ON THE SURGICAL DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1938.
Staff:-
Kenelm H. Digby, M.B., B.S.; F.R.C.S. England. (Ho Tung Professor of Clinical Surgery; Professor of Surgery; Consulting Surgeon to the South China Command; Surgeon, Queen Mary Hospital, and Con- sultant in Surgery to the Hong Kong Government.)
Wm. Lai Fook, M.B., B.S.; (First Assistant to the Professor of Surgery). Young Tsaw Che, M.B., B.S.; (Second Assistant to the Professor of
Surgery).
Dean A. Smith, M.A. (Camb.), M.B., B.CH. (Camb.), D.T.M. & H. (Lond.).
Anaesthetist.
Hargreaves, G. M., M.R.C.P. (Ed.), D.O.M.S., (Lecturer in Ophthalmology, and Surgeon in charge of the Ophthalmological Out-patients to May when he went on leave).
Au King, M.B., B.S.; (Acting Lecturer in Ophthalmology from May). Farr, F. J., M.B., CH.B., L.B.S., D.M.R. & E. (Lecturer in Radiology). Selby, J. A. R., M.B., CH.B.; (Lecturer in Venereal Diseases). Yeang Cheng Hin, M.B., B.S.; (House Surgeon from January to June). Naidu, P. T., M.B., B.S.; (House Surgeon from July to December). Kan Lai To, M.B., B.S.; (Clinical Assistant from January to June, Out-
patient Officer from July to December).
409. There is a shortage of beds for the treatment of surgical tuber- culosis. This is particularly the case for children. Many cases referred by charitable organisations and general practitioners have to be refused admission and treatment.
410. The weekly staff round from 5 to 6 p.m. on Mondays (which general practitioners and other qualified men are invited to attend) has been continued throughout the year.
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