Southern California Practitioner Volume 7, Nos. 2-11 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 Excerpt: ...the perineum: it diminishes pain and allows us to manipulate more freely. I give it at the acme of the pain, and quit when the head is born, so that patient may take what you want them to. Shoulders are great factors in ruptures, but too much stress is laid upon them. Immediate repair is better in nearly all cases, rather than waiting, for then denuding will be necessary. Dr. J. E. Cowles: "If you will let a case go one day, just as well let it go six weeks," is not the case. In a day or two we can see what to do nicely, but later surface would have to be denuded. We desire to call the attention of our readers to the offer of Geo. M. Gould, M.D., editor of The Medical News. The Doctor offers a prize of $100 for the best essay, of about 15,000 words, adapted to the commonest lay understanding, which will historically and actually show up the ridiculous pretensions of modern homeopathic practice. The essay should be sent to Dr. Gould by January 1, 1893, without the name of the author, but accompanied by a sealed letter giving the author's name. The essay will be cheaply printed in large quantities and supplied to physicians for free distribution, at the cost of printing. A Few changes in the teaching staff of the College of Medicine of the University of Southern California will take place for the year 1892-93 Drs. Geo. W. Lasher and W. LeMoyne Wills will lecture on surgical subjects, assisting Prof. H. H. Maynard. Dr. W. W. Beckett, who has filled the chaic of obstetrics acceptably during the past three years, finds that it takes too much time from his hospital and private practice, and will henceforth confine his attention to his duties as Chief of Clinics at the College. Dr. M. L. Moore has been elected Professor of Obstetrics vice Dr. Walter Lind...