Some Considerations Concerning Syphilis and Marriage

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the cylinder noted for the earliest reaction. The galvanic current should then be used, with a galvanometer in circuit, and the smallest current (in milliampères) noted at which KaSZ and AnSZ occur. Besides this we must note whether contractions be slow or quick. If muscular atrophy be apparent on inspection, careful measurements should be taken, and the presence of fibrillary contractions noted. Of course, the emaciation not uncommon in these cases of protracted illness would never be mistaken for true muscular atrophy. Although the one-sided view of refusing to recognize cases as genuine unless muscular atrophy be present, is utterly incorrect and misleading, still, as I have just said, in the very rare cases where it is present it affords absolute and incontestable evidence of disease, especially where electrical changes are added. I may say, in passing, that general emaciation, to which I have just referred, is, of course, evidence in favor of a chronic disease and it is not. a thing to be simulated. REFLEXES. Cutaneous Reflexes.-The important skin reflexes

Dental signs attributed to congenital syphilis and its treatments in the Hamann-Todd Skeletal Collection

“…As various treatments were not completely successful in some cases, attitudes towards syphilis in the early 20 th century in the United States changed. It was now considered a social problem and a public health concern, with a focus on controlling the spread of the disease (Breakey 1896;Post 1889). Researchers were now concerned with producing an effective test for the disease.…”

“…Social concerns grew, as did stigma towards certain groups including males, African Americans, prisoners and prostitutes (Shoemaker 1887;Breakey 1886;Post 1889;Lancet 1900;Lancet 1929;Lancet 1938b; Journal of the National Medical Association 1944). Government efforts could not control the disease with individuals either avoiding testing or being non-compliant in their treatment program.…”