THERAPEUTICS

were distinctly improved under the raying. The spleen and extremities of the bones were exposed to the rays. As a rule, the exposure lasted from eight to ten minutes daily. In both cases subjective improvement appeared early. The general condition became better, temperature fell) body weight increased, while the haemoglobin rose. Both patients were able to resume their work. The leucocytes diminished greatly; in the one case the leukaemic nature of the blood entirely disappeared for a time, but returned slightly. In this case also the spleen contracted considerably, but in the second case, though the blood and general condition markedly improved, the spleen did not appreciably alter in size.