RT Journal T1 A text-book of practical therapeutics, with especial reference to the application of remedial measures to disease and their employment on a rational basis. JF Journal of the American Medical Association JO Journal of the American Medical Association YR 1909 FD November 13 VO LIII IS 20 SP 1688 OP 1688 DO 10.1001/jama.1909.02550200082030 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1909.02550200082030 AB This well-known text-book has been again revised to meet the needs of the practitioner, especially by incorporating information with regard to some of the newer remedies and some of the newer methods of therapy. The local use of magnesium sulphate for relief of pain and inflammation, the Lenhartz method of treating gastric ulcer and Murphy's treatment of peritonitis are examples of these newer methods. A number of illustrative prescriptions have been added. These modifications serve to keep the book well abreast of therapeutic progress.