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EDITORIAL 535

ANNOTATION: THE PLACE OF HISTOCHEMISTRY TODAY A. G. Everson Pearse, M.D. 536

CROHN'S DISEASE Y. F. Bolton Carter, F.R.C.S., M.R.C.P. 538

THE RESULTS OF OPERATIVE TREATMENT OF PROLAPSEA. P. Bentall, M.A., M.D., M.R.C.O.G., D.C.H. gA5

PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL RECONSTRUCTION D. A.-MacFarlane, F.R.C.S. 553

ADRENAL AMYLOIDOSIS AS A CAUSE OF ADDISON'S DISEASES. Cope, M.D., M.R.C.P. andj. C. Woodrow, M.B., M.R.C.P. 558

ROLE OF ALLERGY IN CLINICAL MEDICINE. PART II.J. Pepys, M.R.C.P. (Lond.), M.R.C.P. (Ed.) 564

MANUFACTURERS' NOTES 573

BOOK REVIEWS 574

BOOKS RECEIVED 578

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All rights reserved. No part of this journal may be reproducedin any form without permission in writing from the.publishers.

N)ITORProf. C. G. Rob, M.C., M.CmIL, F.R.C.S.

ADVLSORY EDITORIAL BOARDMaurice Davidson, M.A., D.M., F.R.C.P.

J. W. D. Bull, M.D., F.R.C.P. David Levi, M.S., F.R.C.S.Sol M. Cohen, F.R.CS. A. A. G. Lewis, M.D., M.R.C.P.Harold Davis, M.B., M.R.C.P. Andrew Monro, M.D., F.R.C.S.Colin Edwards, M.B., M.R.C.P. K. I. Nisen, F.R.C.S.L, P. Le Qumne, F.R.C.S. R. S. Bruce Pearson, D.M., F.R.C.P.

Charles Read, F.R.C.S., F.R.C.O.G.Editoria Representative for Australia: Clive Fitts, M.D.,(Melb.), F.R.C.P.(London), F.R.A.C.P.

Editorial Representative for Ceylon: M. M. A. Cader, M.S.(Lond.)

The Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine, 6o, Portland Place, London, W.I

November I953 Manufacturers' Notes 573

AcknowledgmentsMy thanks are due to Dr. A. Mohun for reading

this paper. The author is at present in receipt ofa grant from the Medical Research Council.

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Chilcott Laboratories Ltd. (sole agents WilliamR. Warner & Co., Ltd.) announce a reduction inthe price of Peritrate tablets. Peritrate, intro-duced this year as an oral prophylactic tablet forthe treatment of angina pectoris, is now beingmanufactured in this country, and the selling pricehas been strikingly reduced-without, of course,any impairment of quality. The dispensing bottleof 500 tablets is now supplied to chemists at20s. 7d. plus Purchase Tax 5s. 2d.

Again available in this country, Bronchovydrinwas predominant among asthma inhalants beforethe war. Formerly made by the Pharmaca Dr.Weil on the Continent, it is now also being madein England. The value and prompt action ofBronchovydrin in relieving and preventing asthmaattacks is well established, as is also its use in theprophylaxis of hay fever, in emphysema and acute*catarrhal conditions of the upper respiratorypassages. Composition: Papaverine hydrochlor-

ide, I.2 per cent. w/v.; methyl atropine nitrate,i.i6 per cent. w/v.; chlorbutol, 0.14 per cent.w/v.; sodium nitrate 0.07 per cent. w/v.;adrenalin, o.o85 per cent. w/v.; amethocainehydrochloride, 0.4 per cent. w/v.; pituitary lobe,8 per cent. w/v.; extract, i :4oo. Packed inbottles of 12.5 cc. and IOO cc. Sole agents forthe U.K., Wm. Martindale (Wholesale), Ltd.

The Distillers Company (Biochemicals) Ltd.,Speke, Liverpool I9, on behalf of its usual dis-tributors announces the introduction of ' Strepta-quaine ' brand solution of streptomycinf sulphate.This product presents streptomycin in a ready-prepared stabilized solution intended for intra-muscular injection without further dilution.Packs, vial of i mega unit.(250,000 units per ml.).Boxes of five vials retailing at i6s. 3d. (subject tothe usual discounts). ' Streptaquaine' solutioncosts the same as streptomycin.

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The information contained in this section is published by courtesy of theorganizations concerned and no responsibility for anv changes of detailor omissions can be accepted by the publishers. In all cases, applicationsfor enrolment or further information should be made direct to thesponsors of the course.

FELLOWSHIP OF POSTGRADUATEMEDICINEGeneral Medicine (Revision M.R.C.P.). November 9to December I9. Daily, 5 to 8.30 p.m. (Saturdays,2 to 4p.m.). St. Stephen's Hospital. Limited. Fee C23.General Medicine (M.R.C.P.) Week-end. Novem-ber 2i and 22. All day Saturday and Sunday. Clinicalcases for examination. St. Nicholas & Brook GeneralHospitals. Limited. Fee £5 5s. od. (No entriesaccepted until syllabus is published and circulated.)Proctology. November 30 to December Iz. St.Mark's Hospital. All day. Limited. Fee £6 6s. od.

General Medicine (Revision M.R.C.P.). Februaryi to March 12. Daily, 5 to 8.30 p.m. (Saturdays, 2 to4 p.m.). Whittington Hospital, Archway Wing.Limited. Fee £23. (No entries accepted until syllabusis published and circulated.)Please note that instruction arranged by the Fellowshipof Postgraduate Medicine is open only to Members (annualsubscription, from month ofjoining, ios. 6d.). In the caseof ' limited' courses no entries are accepted in advanceof the detailed syllabuses being published and circulated;postgraduates (whether Members or not) are not auto-matically included in the mailing lists, but must notifythe Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine, 6o PortlamdPlace, London, W.i, if they wish to be sent syllabuses aspublished, and must specify the subjects in which they areinterested. Information regarding courses can be obtainedfrom the Office daily between io a.m. and 5 p.m. (SaturdaysIO a.m. to 12 noon). Telephone: Langham 42.66.

ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OFENGLANDThe following lectures will be delivered at the College.Admission free.Arris& Gale LectureNovember3 5 p.m. Mr. H. A. Haxton. The sympathetic supply

of the upper limb.

Cecil Joll LectureNovemberI2 5.0 p.m. Mr. Geoffrey Keynes. Investigations into

thymic disease and turnour formation.

Erasmus Wilson DemonstrationsNovemberIO 3.45 p.m. Mr. W. H. J7ayne. Slide culture of

malignant cells.19 3.45 p.m. Dr. B. E. Heard. A consideration of the

sites of common malignant tumours.24 3.45 p.m. Dr. L. M. Franks. Benign enlargement

and pre-cancerous hyperplasia in the humanprostate.

Faculty of Anaesthetists. Scientific meeting, Novem-ber zi, on 'The consideration of circulation in certainpathological conditions.' Admission free.

Applications for entry and all details from Mr. W. F.Davis, Secretary, Faculty of Anaesthetists, Royal Collegeof Surgeons, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, W.C.z (Holborn3474).Faculty of Dental Surgery and Institute of DentalSurgery. A course of clinical demonstrations andlectures in general, oral and dental surgery, will beheld from May 3 to June 25, 1954. Fees, clinicaldemonstrations and lectures, C3' IOS. od., lectures only,zIo Ios. od.Applications for further details should be addressed to.Mr. W. F. Davis, Secretary, Faculty of Dental Surgery,Royal College of Surgeons, Lincolns Inn Fields, London,W.C.z (Holborn 3474).

SOCIETY OF APOTHECARIES OF LONDONDiploma in Industrial Health (D.I.H.). The ex-aminations are held in July and December each year.Diploma of Mastery of Midwifery (M.M.S.A.). Theexaminations are held in May and November each year.A course of lectures will be held at the Hall as follows(admission free):

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November4 4.0 p.m. Dr. J. B. Harman. The management-of

inoperable malignant disease.5.15 p.m. Dr. F. Lee Lander. Asthma and its

treatment.II 4.0 p.m. Prof. Charles H. Gray. Fluid and

electrolyte balance.5.I5 p.m. Mr. F. A. Williamson-Noble. The early

treatment of eye diseases.17 4.0 p.m. Dr. Peter Bishop. Disorders of sex.

5.15 p.m. Dr. W. S. C. Copeman. Chronic rheu-matic diseases; a revaluation ofremedies.

24 4.0 p.m. Prof. J. H. Dible. Pathology andthe general practitioner.

5.15 p.m. Dr. R. M. B. McKenna. The commonskin diseases; diagnosis and treatmentas regards the general practitioner.

For further information applications should be addressedto the Registrar, Society of Apothecaries, Black FriarsLane, London, E.C.4.

MEDICAL SOCIETY OF LONDONNovember9 8.30 p.m. Discussion on 'Hormones in relation

to cancer' to be introduced by Mr. E. S. Horningand Sir Stanford Cade, K.B.E.

23 8.3Q p.m. Discussion on 'Lessons from recentlitigation against registered medical pracitioners'to be introduced by Dr. Robert Forbes.

December14 8.30 p.m. Clinico-pathological meeting, preceded

by 'A short history of the application of themicroscope to medicine, illustrated by microscopesin the Society's collection,' by Mr. John Bunyan.Short communications by Dr. George Lumb andMr. W. H. McMenemy.

For further information apply to the Registrar, MedicalSociety of London, i i Chandos Street, Cavendish Square,London, W.I.

HARVEIAN SOCIETY OF LONDONNovemberI9 8.I5 p.m. Professor Medawar. Problems of sur-

gery of the skin.December17 8.I5 p.m. Paediatrics. Dr. Alan Moncrieff:

Maramus. Dr. R. E. Bonham-Carter: Congenitalheart disease. Dr. B. Schlesinger: Infantilediarrhoea.

For further information apply to the Honorary Secretary,Harveian Society of London, i Chandos Street, Caven-dish Square, London, W.i.

UNIVERSITY OF LONDONSemon Lecture for 1953 entitled 'The managementof cancer of the larynx ' will be given by Prof. F. C.Ormerod at the Royal Society of Medicine, I WimpoleStreet, London, W.I, at 5 p.m. on November 5. Ad-mission free, without ticket.Pathology. A lecture on 'The nephrotic syndrome'will be given by Prof.. Y. R. Squire at the LondonSchool of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, KeppelStreet, Gower Street, London, W.C.I, at 5.30 p.m. onNovember 30. Admission free, without ticket.

DENTAL BOARD OF THE UNITDKINGDOMThe Dental Postgraduate Bureau has issued threebookets, as follows:-

'Facilities for Dental Postgraduate Study in the UnitedKingdom and Ireland,' containing a list of schools andinstitutions at which postgraduate courses are held orwhich provide facilities for individual students, and analphabetical list of subjects showing where instructionin each can be obtained: ' Scholarships and Student-ships for Advanced Studies and Research in Den-tistry', including many open to British subjects tenableabroad; ' Higher Dental Qualifications,' setting out ingeneral terms the conditions to be satisfied by candidates.Copies of these booklets and further information can beobtained on application to the Director, Dental Post-graduate Bureau, 44 Hallam Street, London, W. i.

BRITISH POSTGRADUATE MEDICALFEDERATION (University of London)The Federation provides:-(I) Training for prospective specialists, supplementing

the work of the undergraduate medical schools.(2) Advanced revision for practising specialists.(3) Instruction for medical practitioners who, though not

specialists, desire more detailed knowledge of anybranch of medicine.

(4) Instruction for general practitioners.Comprising the Federation at present are the Post-graduate Medical School of London, Institute ofPsychiatry, Institute of Laryngology and Otology, In-stitute of Ophthalmology, Institute of Child Health,Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute ofNeurology, Institute of Orthopaedics, Institute ofDental Surgery, Institute of Cancer Research;Associated institutes are the Institute of Diseases ofthe Chest, Institute of Cardiology, Institute of Der-matology, Institute of Urology, and Institute of BasicMedical Sciences.Courses for general practitioners will be held asfollows:GeneralNovember I6 to 21. National Temperance Hospital,N.W.i.November 23 to December 5. Central MiddlesexHospital, N.W.io.Obstetrics& GynaecologyNovember 2 to 7. Brighton Group.Rehabilitation in General PracticeNovember 23 to 27. Roffey Park Institute, Horsham(residential).Applications for places on the above courses should be madeto the Secretary, British Postgraduate Medical Federation,and should state if the application is or is not made underthe scheme for N.H.S. practitioners.Extended and Week-end CoursesGeneralNovember 7 and 8 (week-end). St. Mary's Hospital,Isle of Wight.November 2I and 22 (week-end). St. Mary's Hospital,Isle of Wight.PsychiatryNovember 7 and 14 (four sessions). Institute ofPsychiatry, Maudsley Hospital, London,, S.E.s.

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Applications for places on the above courses should bemade to the Hospital, and in the case of the Institute ofPsychiatry to the Dean of the Institute.All the courses are available to N.H.S. practitioners,for whom fees and allowances (travelling expenses,locum fees, etc.) are provided for courses equivalent to22 half-day sessions in an academic year, subject tocertain conditions. Other practitioners may attend onpayment of a fee of Io guineas for two weeks, 5 guineasfor one week, or extended course of Ix sessions, xiguineas for a week-end course.The following lectures on 'The scientific basis ofmedicine,' which are designed especially for researchworkers and specialists in training will be delivered atthe London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine,Keppel Street, W.C.I, on Tuesday and Thursdayafternoons at 5.30 p.m. Admission free, without ticket.November3 Prof. E. J. King. Alkaline and acid phosphatases.5 Dr. P. M. F. Bishop. The physiological action of

sex hormones.io Prof. E. C. Amoroso. The biology of the foetal

membranes and the placenta.12 Dr. R. L. M. Synge. Principles of chromatography.I7 Prof. W. T. Astbury. Some recent ideas about the

proteins and other biological macromolecules.I9 Prof. G. W. Harris. Stress and thyroid activity.24 Prof. H. L. Sheehan. The vascular lesions of

pituitary necrosis.26 Dr. H. E. Sigerist. Science and history.December

i Dr. W. D. M. Paton. Anti-cholinesterases.3 Dr. R. M. B. McKenna. The scientific approach to

dermatology.Applicqtions for further information should be made tothe Secretary, British Postgraduate Medical Federation,3 Gordon Square, London, W.C. i.

INSTITUTE OF BASIC MEDICAL SCENCES(Royal College of Surgeons of England)The Institute co-operates with other specialist Institutesof the Federation in providing facilities for practicalwork and instruction in the basic medical sciences.Twice a year there is a full demonstration and lecturecourse which is full-time and extends over a period ofthree months. Applications for this course are strictlylimited, and the next course will begin on April 5,1954. In addition, there are two revision courses a yearof lectures only, which take place at the same time as theother course. Applications for this course can beaccepted up to a month before the course begins. Fees:demonstrations and lectures, C63; lectures only,£36 15S. od. A two-months' course for Primary F.D.S.candidates is also held twice a year in January and July.The course is full time and the fee £26 5s. od. Thecourses in 1954 will take place January II to March 5,and again from July 12 to October i (excluding August).For further information please apply to the Secretary,Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Royal Collge ofSurgeons of England, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, W.C.2.

INSTITUTE OF CANCER RESEARCH (RoyalCancer Hospital and Chester Beatty ResearchInstitute)Postgraduate lectures and courses of instruction are heldin biophysics for students studying for the M.Sc.

degree in Biophysics, and for students studying for aDiploma in Medical Radiotherapy.Enquiries should be made to the Dean, Institute of CancerResearch, Royal Cancer Hospital, Fulham Road, London,S.W.3.

INSTITUTE OF CARDIOLOGY(National Heart Hospital) (British Post-graduate Medical Federation)Full time courses of instruction lasting three months areavailable. Fee C26 5s. od.A limited number can be accepted part-time, whichincludes out-patient sessions and lectures.Special short courses lasting two weeks are given atintervals. Fee Iz2 I2S. od.Further details and applications for admission to thesecourses, should be made to the Dean, Institute of Cardi-ology, 35 Wimpole Street, London, W. .

INSTITUTE OF DISEASES OF THE CHEST(Brompton Hospital and The London ChestHospital) (British Postgraduate MedicalFederation)The Institute of Diseases of the Chest (Medical Schoolof the Hospitals for Diseases of the Chest) is situated inthe grounds of the Brompton Hospital, S.W.3.MedicalInstruction in diseases of the chest including tuberculosisis conducted during three terms of ten weeks each year.It consists of clinical work in wards and out-patientdepartments, lectures and demonstrations. A whole-time programme is arranged for not more than i zgraduates each term, preferably those specializing indiseases of the chest. The lectures and demonstrationsare so arranged that the subject of chest disease iscovered during the two terms beginning in October andJanuary. The lectures during the summer term arearranged as a general revision course. A larger numberof graduates can be accepted for part-time study, ifvacancies are available it may be possible to acceptgraduates for shorter periods of part-time study.SurgicalA whole-time course in chest surgery is conductedduring the terms beginning in October and January. Itincludes attendance at out-patient clinics, operatingsessions, ward clinics, case demonstrations and lectures,and is held partly at the Brompton Hospital and partlyat the London Chest Hospital.Fees for whole-time course (Medical or Surgical) areL20 for one term and £35 for two terms, and for part-time coursFs £14 for one term or £6 for one month.RadiologyPart-time instruction in radiology of the chest for traineeradiologists only is given each term. Fee LIO IOS. od.for one termFor further ',eneral information application should beaddressed to t,ie Dean, Institute of Diseases of the Chest,Brompton Hospital, Fulham Road, S.W.3.

INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH (Hospitalfor Sick Children) (British PostgraduateMedical Federation)The Institute of Child Health is associated with TheHospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, thePostgraduate Medical School of London at Hammer-smith Hospital, and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for

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Children. In its programme teaching on every aspectof child health is provided. Visits are arranged to the de-partment for the new-born and premature infant at thePostgraduate Medical School of London, Hammer-smith Hospital, Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics.Nursery Schools, etc. The Institute provides tuitionthroughout the year in three terms of 12 weeks' durationeach, beginning in January, May and September. Inaddition a series of lectures by specialists and expertsin various spheres is given during the autumn and winterterms. Three or four guest lectures are given duringthe summer term by visiting paediatricians from abroad.The fees are 20 guineas for one term and 35 guieasfor two terms.Applications should be addressed to the Dean, Instituteof Child Health, Hospital for Sick Children, GreatOrmond Street, London, W.C. I.

INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SURGERY(Eastman Dental Hospital)The Institute holds courses in orthodontics (full- andpart-time, up to one year), and in periodontia, conserva-tive dentistry, prosthetics, minor oral surgery andchildren's dentistry (variable length, full- and part-time). Full-time refresher courses of two weeks' dura-tion are arranged twice yearly for general practitioners.Courses are also held in conjunction with the Facultyof Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons andare particularly intended for candidates preparing for thefinal examination for the Fellowship in Dental Surgeryof the College. These begin in May and November(lasting for approximately six months), fee ,(5o, and inApril and October there are revision courses lastingeight weeks, fee 3I 1I05. od. Special arrangements canbe made for students requiring courses of study andresearch experience not falling within the scope of thecourses listed above.For further information apply to the Dean, Institute ofDental Surgery, Eastman Dental Hospital, Gray's InnRoad, London, W.C.I.

INSTITUTE OF DERMATOLOGY(St. John's Hospital for Diseases of the Skin)(British Postgraduate Medical Federation)Hospital Practice. This includes clinical instructionin the Out-Patient Department twice daily, attendancein the Department of Pathology and other departmentsof the Hospital. Fees: Two guineas for one week,25 guineas for ohe year. Discussion of special casestakes place at Io a.m. on most Saturdays.Laboratory. The facilities for students include tech-nical work in histology, bacteriology and medicalmycology.Exhibitions. A series of semi-permanent exhibitionswill be available during the winter course. The second,from November 2 to 24, by Dr. J. A. Dudgeon, will beon 'Virus diseases.'Lectures. A winter course, extending over six months,begins in October, and a summer course is held in Mayand June. Both these courses consist of lectures at5.30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ThursdaysThe subjects include dermatology, pathology, includingmedical mycology, radiology and the basic principles ofmedicine. Clinical demonstrations held on Fridays aredesigned for those intending to sit for the M.R.C.P.examination.

November3 Dr. J. A. Dudgeon. Viral diseases of the skin.4 Dr. Y. A. Dudgeon. Viral diseases of the skin.6 Dr. Brian Russell. Clinical demonstration-Pvo-

genic infections.I0 Dr. D. O'Neill. Stress in relation to diseases of the

skin.iI Dr. H. Haber. Benign epithelial tumours of the

skin.

I2 Dr. R. W. Riddell. Pathogenesis of tinea capitis.13 Dr. D. O'Neill and Dr. Mitchell-Heggs. Clinical

demonstration-Neurodermatoses.17 Dr. G. B. Dowling. Tuberculosis of the skin.i8 Dr. R. W. Riddell. Bacteriology of skin diseases.20 Dr. E. J. Moynahan. Clinical demonstration-

Sclerodermia and allied conditions.24 Dr. G. B. Dowling. Tuberculosis of the skin.25 Dr. H. Haber. Cellular naevi and melanomata.26 Dr. R. W. Riddell. Tinea infections.27 Dr. I. Muende. Clinical demonstration.

Enquiries should be made to the Dean, Institute of Der-matology, St. John's Hospital for Diseases of the Skin,Lisle Street, Leicester Square, London, W.C.2.

INSTITUTE OF LARYNGOLOGY ANDOTOLOGY (Royal National Throat, Noseand Ear Hospital)(British Postgraduate Medical Federation)A comprehensive course lasting 32 weeks and designedto cover the whole field of the speciality is held twice ayear beginning in February and September. This con-sists of lectures, demonstrations and attendance on thepractice of the hospital, with facilities for dissection. Aspecial point is made of the anatomy, physiology andpathology related to the subject. There is also anintensive lecture course of four weeks twice yearlv in pre-paration for practical clinical training and a week'sintensive course in endoscopy for senior students twiceyearly. Advanced students may obtain additional ex-perience by appointment as Out-patient Assistants. AnAdvanced Revision Class (io weeks) for M.S. andF.R.C.S. students is also given twice yearly. Thecomposite fee, including enrolment as a clinical assistant,attendance on the hospital practice and at one of thecomprehensive courses, but excludirAg dissection, is,52 IOS .

For further information application should be addressedto the Dean; Institute of Laryngology and Otology, 330Gray's Inn Road, W.C.i.

INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY (The NationalHospital, Queen Square, and the Maida ValeHospital for Nervous Diseases) (British Post-graduate Medical Federation)The teaching is mainly by attendance on the hospitalpractice. Some advanced students are appointed asfill-time clinical clerks at the National Hospital, QueenSquare, or to the electro-encephalographic or one ofthe other special departments, or to the research labora-tories. A limited number of part-time clinical clerk-

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ships are available at the Maida Vale Hospital withopportunity for examining patients.In addition two full-time courses of ten weeks' durationare given each year, namely, in the Autumn and Springterms. The first portion of the course deals with theanatomy and physiology of the nervous system, neuro-pathology and psychology, and consists mainly oflectures and demonstrations. The second portion dealswith clinical neurology, medical and surgical, neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-otology and radiology, and in-cludes lectures and demonstrations. Special lecturesby neurologists from outside London and from abroadare held throughout the courses. Fees, for the tenweeks' full-time course, 20 guineas; for attendinghospital practice, 15 guineas for three months or 28guineas for six months.Part-time teaching is given in the Out-Patient Depart-ment, at the National Hospital, Queen Square, on fivedays a week throughout the year (public holidaysexcepted), and at Maida Vale Hospital.Courses of Clinical Demonstrations are given onWednesdays and Saturdays at the National Hospital,Queen Square. Advertisements conceming theseappear from time to time in the medical joumals.The following lecture will be given in the LectureTheatre at 5 p.m. Admission free.November23 Prof. Paul Nayrac (France). Wilson's disease.

For further particulars please apply to the Dean, Instituteof Neurology, National Hospital, Queen Square, London,

INSTITUTE OF OBSTETRICS ANDGYNAECOLOGY (British PostgraduateMedical Federation)Incorporates the teaching facilities of Queen Charlotte'sMatemity Hospital, the Chelsea Hospital for Women,and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ofthe Postgraduate Medical School. Graduates mnusthold a registrable medical qxalification.The enrolment fee is L3, and the charge for one termof I2 weeks is £30.An intensive course suitable for those preparing forhigher examinations will be held in December andJune.General practitioners requiring further experience inobstetrics are accepted during the term at QueenCharlotte's Hospital, to attend the practice of the hos-pital for two or four weeks, with opportunity to conductnormal deliveries and to attend combined classes at theother hospitals. Fee £3 a week during term. Ministryof Health grants are payable to approved generalpractitioners attending for such a period. GeneralPractitioner Refresher Courses, lasting one week, areheld twice a year for which the fee is C,5 5s. This courseis recognized by the Ministry of Health, in the case ofapproved practitionets, for the purpose of a grant.Postgraduates may attend the practice of the hospitalat the Postgraduate Medical School during the wintervacation, when a charge of Xi a week is made.Hostel accommodation is available at the PostgraduateMedical School and at Queen Charlotte's Hospital.Applications for further information and for enrolmentforms should be made to the Secretary, Institute ofObstetrics and Gynaecology, Chelsea Hospital for Women,Dovehouse Street, S. W.3.

INSTTlUTE OF OPHTEIALMOLOGY(Royal London Ophthalmic, Royal West-minster Ophthalmic, Central LondonOphthalmic Hospitals) (British PostgraduateMedical Federation)Courses of lectures and classes beginning March I andOctober i each year to meet the requirements ofcandidates entering for the examination for the Diplomain Ophthalmology and other ophthalmological examina-tions will be given bv members of the staff of the Hos-pital and Institute. Each course is designed to extendover two terms of approximately Ic8 weeks each and isnormally divided into two parts.Part I. Anatomy (including embryology and normalhistology), elementary physiology of the eye, optics(elementary and physiological), practical tutorials inrefraction work and clinical subjects.Part II. All clinical branches of the subject togetherwith bacteriology and pathology. Students can attendthe daily clinical practice of the two branches of theMoorfields, Westminster and Central Eye Hospital,and hold the appointments of Junior Clinical Assistantsand Clinical Assistants concurrently with the abovecourses. A composition fee of £;26 5s. od. will admitstudents once to the lectures and tutorial classes of anyone term, with six months' clinical practice in thehospital.Extra Courses. Slit lamp microscopy (fee L5 5s. od.);orthoptic training (one week's intensive course, fee,£5 s. od.); contact lenses (one weeks' intensive course,fee £xo Ios. od.). Additional courses by arrangement.Hospital Practice only. Fees as follows: one month,27 2S. od.; three months, £5 5s. od.; six months,Cio IOS. od.Facilities for research.For further information apply to the Dean, Institute ofOphthalmology, 7udd Street, London, W.C.i.

INSTrITTE OF ORTHOPAEDICS(British Postgraduate Medical Federation)The Institute is concemed with postgraduate educationin orthopaedics and with research. The practice of theRoyal National Orthopaedic Hospital (both at the townsection in Great Portland Street, and at the countrysection at Stanmore) is open to postgraduates, who mayjoin at any time. In addition to hospital practice, formalcourses of various lengths are held during academicterms. Facilities for advanced clinical work are availablefor selected candidates having a suitable scientific orsurgical training.Winter CoursesNovember I6 to 21. Bone in health and disease.January 25 to 30, 1954. Disorders of the spine.March 29 to April 3. Advanced clinical orthopaedics.Fee for each course, £7 7s. od., including lunch and tea.Further partwulars may be obtained from the Dean,Institute of Orthopaedics, Royal National OrthopaedicHospital, 234 Great Portland Street, London, W.I.

INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY(British Postgraduate Medical Federation)The Institute, which was formerly the MaudsleyHospital Medical School, is now associated with theJoint Bethlem Royal Hospital and Maudsley Hospital.It is concemed with postgraduate education in psvchiatryand allied subjects, and with research. A course of

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instruction covering up to three years. and starting inOctober yearly, is provided for medical practitionerswho wish to specialize in psychiatry or to prepare forthe Diploma in Psychological Medicine.Clinical instruction, which includes case conferences,seminars, and practical experience in case taking, isgiven at associated hospitals in the mornings, andsystematic lectures and demonstrations are arranged forthe afternoons. Students may also enrol for shorterperiods, or for single series of lectures.The subjects covered include anatomy and biochemistryof the nervous system, neurophysiology, pathology ofnervous and mental diseases, psychiatry of children andadults, delinquency, principles of psychotherapy,forensic psychiatry and criminology, psychology, mentaltesting and statistics. There is a special six months'course in child psychiatry, comprising ciinical instruc-tion and lectures, which starts on October i. Lectureson subjects of special interest are arranged from time totime. The tuition fee for a full year's course is,53 los. od., including enrolient fee. For shorterperiods the fee varies with the type of course chosen.Selected students are eligible for appointments on thestaff of the Joint Hospital.Facilities for research and superiision of study forhigher degrees can be provided in clinical work and inthe biochemical, physiological, neuropathological andpsychological laboratories.A course for Honours Graduates in Psychology is avail-able in clinical psychology for the Academic Post-graduate Diploma in Psychology. In conjunction withthe Institute of Neurology, a course in the techniques ofelectroencephalography is provided for doctors whoexpect to take up electroencephalographic appointmentsin hospitals.Further information may be obtained from the Dean,Institute of Psychiatry, Maudsley Hospital, DenmarkHill, London, S.E.5.

INSTITUTE OF UROLOGY (St. Peter's, St.Paul's and St. Philip's Hospitals)(British Postgraduate Medical Federation)Week-end courses of lectures and demonstrations,beginning on Friday afternoon (operating session) andending on Sunday about tea-time, are given aboutonce a month, as advertised. Alternately 'Essentials ofUrology' and 'Advanced Urology.' Fee C5 5s. od.for each course. Weekly lectures are given fromOctober, 1953, to March, 1954, on Wednesdays at5 p.m. Admission free. Guest lectures are giventwice a year at the Royal College of Surgeons.The practice of the hospitals, including the use of theInstitute museum, reading room and library, is open tostudents attending the courses.Applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Instituteof Urology, Io Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London,W.C.2.

POSTGRADUATE 'MEDICAL SCHOOL OFLONDON (British Postgraduate MedicalFederation)The Postgraduate Medical School of London is associ-ated with the Hammersmith Hospital, Ducane Road,W.I2. It has University Departments in Medicine,Surgery and Pathology. The Department of Obstetricsand Gynaecology, together with Queen Charlotte's andthe Chelsea Hospitals, now forms the Institute ofObstetrics and Gynaecology. The teaching in the clinical

departments, which is of an advanced nature and basedon ward work, is continuous and is supplemented bylectures during three ten-week sessions starting inJanuary, April and October. Suitable students areencouraged to undertake research work. A course for theUniversity Diploma in Clinical Pathology, lasting oneyear, is available for a limited number of selectedstudents. This commences in October. In anaesthetics,short practical courses lasting a fortnight, and longerperiods of training for six months, are provided. TheDepartment of Radiology of the Hospital provides-courses for the Diplomas in Medical Radiology of theUniversity and Conjoint Board. The fees vary from /J3for one week to C75 for a year.

For further information application should be made to the-Dean, Postgraduate School of London, Ducane Road, W. 12.

EAST HAM CHEST CLINICOut-patient teaching. Mondays and Thursdays at2.30 p.m.

Apply Senior Registrar, East Ham Chest Clinic, KatherineRoad, Forest Gate, London, E.7.

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE ANDTROPICAL MEDICINE (University ofLondon)Courses of study are arranged for the C.P.H. andD.P.H. (London University); D.T.M. & H. (Eng.);and Academic Diploma in Bacteriology. Short courses.are arranged in the Principles of Medical Statistics andEpidemiology, Statistical Methods and their Applica-tion in Medicine, and Applied Helminthology,

For further information and enrolment applications shouldbe addressed to the Secretary, London School of Hygieneand Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, Gower Street,London, W.C.i.

NORTH LONDON POSTGRADUATEMEDICAL INSTITUTECourses in advanced medicine, advanced surgery, andobstetrics and gynaecology. Instruction in pathology,anaesthetics and radiodiagnosis. Clinical instruction atBearsted Memorial Hospital, Chase Farn Hospital,North Middlesex Hospital, The Prince of Wales'sGeneral Hospital and St. Ann's General Hospital.During the coming academic year there will be eight-week courses in advanced medicine suitable for thosetaking the M.R.C.P. examination, and eight-weekcourses in advanced surgery suitable for those takingthe F.R.C.S. examination, also two-week courses forthose taking the D.Obst.R.C.O.G. examination.

For further information apply to the Dean, the Princeof Wales's General Hospital, London, N.s.

PLAISTOW HOSPITAL CHEST UNITIn-patient round every Thursday at 4.30 p.m.Apply Registrar, Plaistow Hospital, Samson Street,Plaistow, London, E. I 3.

ROYAL EYE HOSPITAL(King's College Hospital Group)A course of lectures will be held as follows. Admissiorkfree.

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November2 5.30 p.m. MViss J7. M. Dollar. The management of

diseases of the uveal tract.6 4.30 p.m. Mr. A. Y. Cameron. Recent advances in

retinal detachment surgery.9 5.30 p-m- Prof. Thomas Nicol. Surgical anatomy

of the orbit and ocular adnexa.I0 5.30 p.m. Mr. T. M. Tyrrell. Pitfalls in re-

fraction.I6 5.30 p.m. Miss_J. M. Dollar. Ophthalmic nursing

and postoperative care.i8 5.30 p.m. Mr. Jr. F. P. Dellar. Optics of direct

and indirect ophthalmoscopy.24 5.0 p.m. Mr. T. M. TyrreUl. The management

of glaucoma.December

I 5.0 p.m. Mr. T. M. Tyrrell. The lacrimal sac.2. 5.30 p.m. Mr. G. C. Pritchard. Temporal

arteritis.For further information applications should be addressedto the Secretary, Royal Eye Hospital, St. George's Circus,London, S.E.i.

ROYAL LONDON HOMOEOPATHICHOSPITALClinical Tutorials. Practical instruction in theapplication of homoeopathic principles is given by theTutors, Dr. W. L. Templeton and Dr. D. M. Foubister,at their tutorial clinics in the O.P. Department onMonday at 2 p.m. and Thursday at 1.30 p.m. through-out the year. Open to medical practitioners withoutfee.A set course of Instruction in homoeopathy is given atintervals during the year.For further information application should be made tothe Dean of the Education Course, Royal London Homoeo-pathic Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, W.C.i.

ST. MARY'S HOSPITALObstetrical and Gynaecological Conferences willbe held in the Wright-Fleming Theatre on Tuesdaysat 5 p.m. as follows. Admission free.November3 Dr. H. E. Hulbert and Dr. W. M. Levitt. X-ray

therapy in gynaecology.Io Dr. E. Rohan Williams and Mr. H. G. E. Arthure.

The obstetric pelvis.I7 Dr. R. _. Kellar. Recent advances in the study of

toxaemia.24. Dr. G. B. Mitchell-Heggs. Common skin disorders

of the vulva.December

I Dr. H. K. Waller and Dr. R. Lightwood. Breastfeeding.

8 Mr. Aleck Bourne. Non-malignant conditions ofthe cervix.

Lecture-Demonstrations in Psychiatry will be heldin the Wright-Fleming Theatre at 5 p.m. on Wednes-days, as follows. Admission free.November25 Dr. A. J. Asher.December9 Dr. J. D. W. Pearce.

ST. STEPHEN'S HOSPITAL(Rheumatism Unit)A concentrated week-end course in the RheumaticDiseases is given each year, in March, under theauspices of the Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine.A limited number of postgraduates can attend the Out-patient sessions of the Unit on Wednesday and Fridaymornings at Io a.m.Applications for attendance at these sessions should bemade to the Medical Registrar, Rheumatism Unit, St.Stephen's Hospital, Fulham Road, S. W.Io.

WEST END HOSPITAL FOR NERVOUSDISEASESThe following lectures and demonstrations will be givenat 5.30 p.m. Admission free.November3 Dr. Colin Edwards. Neurological demonstration.

10 Mr. G. C. Knight. Diagnosis and treatment ofspinal compression.

17 Dr. D. Gordon. Neurological demonstration.24 Dr. D. Gordon. When the electroencephalogram

helps.December

i Dr. Gerald Parsons-Smith. Neurological demon-stration.

8 Mr. L R. McCaul. The investigation of cerebraltumour.

I5 Dr. T. Rowland Hill. Neurological demonstration.Application for further information should be made to theSecretary, Medical School, West End Hospitalfor NervousDiseases, 73 Welbeck Street, London, W.i (Welbeck I260).

EMPIRE RHEUMATISM COUNCILLecture courses in rheumatic diseases are arrangedfor general practitioners and other postgraduatesperiodically.Particulars are obtainable from the General Secretary,Empire Rheumatism Council, Tavistock House (N),Tavistock Square, London, W.C. I.

ROYAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTHAND HYGIENEThe Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene con-ducts recognized courses of instruction (starting annuallyin March and October) for the examinations of theConjoint Board of the Royal College of Physicians ofLondon and the Royal College of Surgeons of Englandfor the Certificate in Public Health. These lead tocourses (beginning in January and August) for theD.P.H. and, similarly (in February and July), for theD.I.H. Students are also prepared for the D.I.H.examinations of the Society of Apothecaries of London.Any of the courses may be taken whole-time or part-time. They consist of both lectures and visits. Can-didates desiring a course for either the D.P.H., or theD.I.H. of the Conjoint Board, are required by them toproduce evidence of being in possession of a recognizedC.P.H. For the C.P.H., lectures are given by specialistson the various sociological aspects, and in the D.P.H.the practical work is carried out at a county borough.The D.I.H. entails visits to all types of factories avid tocoal mines, etc. The next course for the C.P.H. willbegin on March I9, 1954.

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Prospectuses, enrolment forms and full particulars may beobtained from the Secretary, The Royal Institute ofPublic Health and Hygiene, 28 Portland Place, London,W.:I. Telephone: Langham 2731/2.

CAMBRIDGECambridge University Medical SchoolSummary of postgraduate facilities for general prac-titioners from October I, 1953, to July 3I, I954. AtAddenbrooke's Hospital, unless otherwise stated.First week in each month. Monday: Abnormalante-natal clinic, 10.30 a.m. (Miss J. Bottomley),Matemity Hospital; Diagnosis and treatment of cancer,2.30 p.m. (Prof. J. S. Mitchell). Tuesday: Medicalward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Psychiatry,2 p.m. (Dr. R. A. Noble). Thursday: Medical wardround, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Cardiac clinic,2.15 p.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Orthopaedic cases, 2.30p.m. (Mr. T. J. Fairbank). Friday: Chest diseases,2 p.m. (Dr. W. Paton Phillip and Mr. C. Parish), TheClinic, Shire Hall, Castle Hill. Saturday: Medicalward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Ophthalmiccases, I0.30 a.m. (Mr. E. G. Recordon).Second week in each month. Monday: Medicalcases, 2.30 p.m. (Dr. L. C. Martin); V.D. clinicaldemonstration, 2.30 p.m. Tuesday: Medical wardround, I0.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Radio-diagnosis,2.30 p.m. (Dr. B. Donnelly). Wednesday: Derma-tological clinic, 2.30 p.m. (Dr. C. H. Whittle). Thurs-day: Medical ward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B.Cole); Plastic surgery clinic, 9.30 a.m. (Mr. L. M.Rouillard); General surgery, 2 p.m. (Mr. P. H. R.Ghey); Cardiac clinic, 2.15 p.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole).Friday: Medical cases, 2.30 p.m. (Dr. A. P. Dick).Saturday: Medical ward round, I0.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B.Cole).Third week in each month. Monday: Surgicalcases, 2 p.m. (Mr. B. McN. Truscott). Tuesday:Gynaecological cases, 9.30 a.m. (Mr. 0. Lloyd);Medical ward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole);Clinical psychiatry, 3 p.m. (Dr. E. Beresford Davies).Wednesday: General surgery, I0.3o a.m. (Mr. V. C.Pennell); Radiological demonstration, 2.30 p.m. (Dr.F. R. Berridge); Clinico-pathological conference, 5 p.m.(Dr. A. M. Barrett), Lecture Theatre, Dept. ofPathology, Tennis Court Road. Thursday: Medicalward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); E.N.T.cases, 10.30 a.m. (Mr. A. S. H. Walford)' Cardiacclinic, 2.I5 p.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole). Friday: Paediatric-cases, 2.15 p.m. (Dr. D. M. T. Gairdner). Saturday:Medical ward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole).Fourth week in each month. Mondlay: Ophthalmiccases, I0 a.m. (Mr. G. F. Wright). Tuesday: Medicalward round, 10.30 a.m.. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Demonstra-tion of cases and methods of physical medicine, 10.30a.m. (Dr. W. A. Fell). Wednesday: E.N.T. cases,2 p.m. (Mr. K. F. Wilsdon). Thursday: Medicalward round, 10.30 a.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Cardiacclinic, 2.15 p.m. (Dr. L. B. Cole); Orthopaedic cases,2.30 p.m. (Mr. R. W. Butler). Friday: Haematoloericalclinic, io a.m. Saturday: Medical ward round, 10.30a.m. Dr. (L. B. Cole).One-day symposia will be held monthly on Saturdaysfrom 10.30 a.m to 5 p.m. The next will take place onNovember I4, when the subject will be 'Disorders ofthe blood.' Each symposium will consist of three tofive lectures or lecture-discussions, and demonstrationseither of clinical cases or to illustrate modern methods;the subject matter and clinical material will be chosenfor its special appeal to general practitioners.

Further particulars may be obtained on application to theSecretary, Cambridge Universitv Medical School, TennisCourt Road, Cambridge.

CARDIFFThe Welsh National School of MedicineC.P.H. Wales (Certificate in Public Health). Threemonths' full-time course, October to December.D.P.H. Wales (Diploma in Public Health). Twelvemonths' part-time course, January to December.T.D.D. Wales (Tuberculous Diseases Diploma).Five to six months' full-time course, January to June.D.M.R.D.Eng. (Diploma in Medical Radio-diagnosis). Eighteen months' full-time course fromOctober.The number of admissions to each of the above courses isstrictly limited and early application should be made tothe Secretary, The Welsh National School of Medicine,34 Newport Road Cardiff.

DUBLINUniversity ColiegeThe following courses will be held during the session1953-54:-C.P.H. Course and examination. Michaelmas Term.D.P.H. Course. Hilary and Trinity Terms.

Examinations. Summer Term.D.P.M. Course and examination. Michaelmas Term.D.C.H. Course and examination. Hilary Term.Further particulars may be obtained on application to theRegistrar, University College, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin.

EDINBURGEXEdinburgh Postgraduate Board of MedicineMedical Sciences. A course of ten weeks' duration,in applied anatomy, physiology, pathology, bacteriologyand biochemistry has been arranged by the RoyalCollege of Surgeons under the aegis of the Post-GraduateBoard. This starts on January 4, 1954. Fee 25 guineas.The course is suitable for postgraduates wishing to takethe Primary Fellowship Examination, as a final prepara-tion in these subjects. Considerable basic knowledge ishighly desirable prior to taking this course.Applications for enrolment should be addressed to Directorof Postgraduate Studies, Surgeons' Hall, Edinburgh, 8,supplying particulars of qualifications and postgraduateexperience.

EDINBURGHRoyal Medical SocietyThe meetings of the Society are held in the Society'sHall on Friday evenings during the Autumn and SpringTerms. Meetings consist of Private Business (at 7 p.m.)and Public Bx iness (at 8 p.m.) in which dissertationsby members or ddresses by prominent medical men onsubjects of medical interest are given. Clinical meetingsare held periodically in the Royal Infirmary and filmshows of the latest medical films are given in the Society'sRooms. Prospective members will be welcomed on anyFriday evening in the Society's Hall before publicbusiness.Applications for further information should be addressedto the Secretary, Royal Medical Society, 7 MelbournePlace, Edinburgh, i.

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LIVERPOOLUniversity of LiverpoolThe following postgraduate courses of instruction areoffered-Surgery. A full-time course of one year suitable forcandidates who have already completed the PrimaryExamination of the F.F.C.S., or undertaken post-graduate study in anatomy and physiology. On com-pletion of the course students become eligible to takethe Mastership of Surgery (Ch.M.) of this Universityprovided they are graduates of an approved Universityor otherwise comply with the regulations. The fee forthe course is £6o. The course begins in September.Orthopaedic Surgery. A full-time x2-month courseleading by examination to a Mastership in OrthopaedicSurgery (M.Ch.Orth.) open to all medical graduates ofapproved Universities (and to graduates in otherfaculties with qualifications in medicine) who hold anF.R.C.S. of one of the British colleges or its equivalent.The fee for the whole course is £70. The coursenormally begins in January.Radiology. A full-time course of two academicyears leading to a D.M.R. (D. or T.) open to medicalgraduates of approved Universities and to medicallyqualified candidates who hold approved higher medicaldiplomas and a degree in a faculty other than medicine.The fee for the full two-year course is £63. The coursbegins in October. The degree of M.Rad. may, afterreport by the Facultv, be conferred on holders of theD.M.R. (D. or T.) of this University under certainconditions.Public Health. A full-time one-year course leading tothe Diploma in Public Health, open to candidates witha medical qualification from an approved medical schoolor licensing body. The fee is o60. All courses of in-struction begin in October.Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. A full-time four-month course leading to the Diploma in TropicalMedicine and Hygiene (D.T.M. & H.) open to candi-dates with a medical qualification from an approvedmedical school or licensing bodv. The course begins inSeptember and January. Fee ;44.Anaesthesia. A full-time course of post-graduateinstruction, limited to ten students, begins on October Xand lasts for one year. The course combines instructionin the practical administration of anaesthetics with lec-tures and demonstrations in anatomy (including dis-section), physiology, pathology, physics, pharmacologymnedicine and surgery, and anaesthesia. For the purposeof gaining practical experience, the students are foundsuitable appointments in recognised General Hospitalswithin the Liverpool area. The fee for the course is o60.Applications for further information should be addressedto the Dean, Faculty of Mediine. The University,Liverpool 3.

OXFORDPostgraduate Medical Education, UnitedOxford HospitalsSummary of ward rounds, clinics, demonstrations, etc.,open to general practitioners from September 1953 tOJuly I954.Medicine, ward rounds, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednes-days, Thursdays and Fridays, Io.x5 a.m., Radcliffe In-firmary. Medical Concilia, Wednesdays, 5 p.m.(altemate weeks), Radcliffe Infirmary. Clinical demon-strations, Thursdavs, 2.IS p.m., Radcliffe Infinnary.Clinico-pathology, conferences, Wednesdays, 5 p.m.,Maternity Lecture Theatre, Radcliffe Infirmary (altemate

weeks in full term). Chest Diseases, clinical demon-strations, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 2 and 3p.m., Osler Pavilion. Tuberculosis, ward rounds,Fridays, 2 p.m., Osler Pavilion. Paediatrics, clinicaldemonstrations, Saturdays, 10.30 a.m., Radcliffe In-firmary; out-patients, Thursdays, 2 p.m., RadcliffeInfirmary. Child Welfare, cliniics (City) dav and timeby arrangement with Dr. Mary Fisher. InfectiousDiseases, clinical demonstrations, dav and time byarrangement with Dr. Warin, Slade Isolation Hospital.Psychiatry, clinical demonstrations, Fridays, 4 p.m.,Park Hospital. Geriatrics, clinical demonstrations,Monday, 2.15 p.m., Cowley Road Hospital. Neurology(medical and surgery), out-patients, Tuesdavs andWednesdays, 2 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary. Clinicaldemonstiations, Thursdays, 5 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary.Venereal Diseases, out-patients, Mondavs, 6 p.m.,!nd Wednesdays, 2.30 and 5.30 p.m., and Saturdays,2.I5 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary. Skin Diseases, out-patients, Mondavs and Fridays, 2 p.m., Radcliffe In-firmary. Surgery, accident service, daily, 10.30a.m.. Radcliffe Infirmary. Ward rounds, Mondays andFridays, 9.30 a.m., Radcliffe Infirmary, Tuesdays, 9.30a.m., Churchill Hospital. Clinical demonstrations,Tuesdays, 4.30 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary. PlasticSurgery, out-patients and clinical demonstrations,Fridays, 2 p.m., Churchill Hospital. OrthopaedicSurgery, clinical demonstrations, Thursdays andSaturdays, 9 a.m., Wingfield-Morris Hospital. Ob-stetrics, lecture demonstrations, Mondays, Tuesdaysand Fridays, 9.15 a.m., Maternitv Lecture Theatre,Radcliffe Infirmarv. Gynaecology, ward rounds,Wednesdays, 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary.Obstetrics and Gynaecology, concilia, monthly,alternate Thursdays and Fiidays, 3 p.m., MaternityLecture Theatre, Radcliffe Infirmary. Ante-natalclinics, out-patients, Mondays, 2 p;m., MatemityHome Radcliffe Infirmary and Churchill Hospital,Thursdavs, 2 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary MaternitvHome, Fridays, 9.15 a.m., Maternity Lecture Theatre.Post-natal clinics, out-patients, Tuesdays, io a.m.,Wednesdays, 2 p.m., Radcliffe Infirmary MaternityLecture Theatre.Short courses will be held as follows:-Orthopaedic ailments in children (Mr. 7. C.Scott). Thursdays, November 5, I2 and I9 at 3.30p.m., Teaching Room, Accident Service, RadcliffeInfirmary.Some venereal and urological conditions (Mr.Till, Mr. Moloney and Dr. Ballance). Thursdays,November 26, December 3 and io, at 3.30 p.m., OslerLecture Theatre, Radcliffe Infirmary.The courses will take the form of 'Seminars' atwhicli cases will be shown for diagnosis and discussion.General tractitioners wtshing to avail themselves of the'acilitie' set out in this schedule should apply to theSecretary, Postgraduate Medical Committee i I Kebk,Road, Oxford.

CONFERENCE, PRIZES, Etc.Queen Square Prize in Neurology. A prize of Lioowill be awarded annually to the postgraduate student,or ex-student, of the Institute of Neurology whopresents the best written paper describing clinical workcarried out or initiated at the National Hospitals forNervous Diseases. Entries must be submitted not laterthan September 30 each year.Full particulars from the Dean, Institute of Neurology,(Queen Square), The National Hospital, Queen Square,London, W.C.I.