Some Surgical Problems of the Newborn *A Paper read to Bristol Medico-Chirurgical Society.

Some Experiences in the Treatment of Arterial Injuries *A paper read to the Bristol Medico-Chirurgical Society on Wednesday, April 14th.

Thyroidectomy or Thiouracil? *A Paper read to the Bristol Medico—Chirurgical Society on May 12th, 1948.

On two previous occasions, in 19301 and in 1941,2 I have had the honour of reading papers before the Bristol Medico-Chirurgical Society on the surgery of thyrotoxicosis. By that time, operation had become the routine treatment, except in quite mild or very severe cases, and a certain number of children or young women with primary thyrotoxicosis. In 1943, however, thiouracil was introduced by As...

Men-Midwives of the past *A Paper read before the Bristol Medico-Chirurgical Society on 13th March, 1935.

It is probable that even in remote times some aid ^vas given to the child-bearing woman. Women who had themselves borne children and were thus experienced assisted their neighbours. As civilization advanced some of these women assisted regularly and ultimately as a means of livelihood. Thus arose the midwife. Whilst the care of the wounded soldier or hunter gradually passed into the hands of th...

Congenital Heart Disease as Seen in Elementary School Children *Read to the Bristol Medico-Chirurgical Society on 10th December, 1930.

Some Crises in Adolescence *A paper read to the Bristol Medico-Chirurgical Society.

Adolescence may be defined as the period of life 'rom the end of childhood, and indicated physically by the bodily changes associated with puberty, continuing until full physical development is achieved, and adult status in society is recognised. Unfortunately there is incomplete agreement as to the time-period involved. Some authors (Sandstrom) consider the years from 12-16, the age 10-12 bein...