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...have been interested in the rate of progress of food residues in their passage through the body. In making tests, patients have been required to swallow insoluble matter, such as small pieces of metal and charcoal or dye substances, which could be easily detected in the excretion. When the X-ray was discovered, barium sulphate, which is opaque to the Xray, was given, and the passage of the barium was observed through the fluoroscope. The giving of a large amount of indigestible material like barium with a small amount of milk or gruel, however, brings about conditions within the bowels...
...verdict at the hospital last night was that Robinson was not seriously hurt. His face was badly bruised and scratched and an X-ray will be taken in the morning to see if there are any internal injuries...
Case 2.?The patient was a teacher, aged 50. She complained of stiffness in the limbs, pain in the back, great exhausition, weakened memory and great mental depression. On July 22, 1922, one X-ray treatment was given. A few days later she felt very well. The backache had disappeared, and she said that she could walk without any great discomfort? for the first time in several months. She had a distinct feeling of physical strength and energy...
...Benjamin is a glandular specialist and in 20% of his cases uses a serum from goats' glands. In the other 80%, however, the X-ray treatment is used. The majority of patients are school teachers and nurses who feel the need of renewed energy to carry on their work. In many cases hair which has turned gray is supplanted by hair of the original color...
...Atherton, aged 67, discussing the X-ray treatment, said...