An experimental study of the hydrogen-ion concentration and chemistry of bile, its effect upon stones, and a suggestion as to therapeutic application of ox-bile in gall bladder disease

Recent Progress in Pharmacological Studies on Bile Acids*,**From Riedel‐de Haen, Inc., New York, N. Y.†This is the eighth of a series of review articles. Part of the cost of publication of this series of review articles is paid from the treasury of the National Conference on Pharmaceutical Research.

“…The evidence available at present indicates, however, that other agents aside from "bile salts'' as well as certain chemical factors also play an essential part in preventing gall-stones formation, and that further research is required to solve this complex problem (78,79,SO). The evidence available at present indicates, however, that other agents aside from "bile salts'' as well as certain chemical factors also play an essential part in preventing gall-stones formation, and that further research is required to solve this complex problem (78,79,SO).…”