Abstract

288 AUG. 31, 1940 REVIEWS THE BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL pertinently inquire whether they also represent averag,e In the description of rheumatic fever a series of 400 results obtained by thoracic surgeons-a point of im- cases reported in Australia is mentioned ; in 14 per cent. portance to the physician, who must decide whether of these a rash, usually morbilliform in type, occurr ed, which is interesting in view of the rheumatic surgical intervention should be suggested to the patient. symptonms The place of surgery in, and the principles of treatment observed in many cases in the recent epidemic of rubella. tuberculosis are discussed by Mr. J. E. H. of, pulmonary Gonorrhoeal arthritis is fully described and the fact noted Roberts and Mr. Price Thomas respectively, the paper that involvement of the spine, the sterno-clavicular and by the former in particular containing much sound advice mandibular joints is uncommon, which is contrary to the that should lead to improvement in the. lot of the con- views formerly held and taught. The chapters on "'The sumptive. It is a sad comment that the things he-stresses Painful Shoulder," "Painful Feet," and " Backache con- should still have to be said at all.