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19 i Senile vaginal epithelium is low in glycogen, low in acid Normal vaginal epithelium is high in glycogen, is defi- and (inset) low in protective Doderlein bacilli, encourag- nitely acid and (inset) contains adequate Doderlein ing growth of pathogenic organisms. bacilli to combat pathogenic organisms. Restoring the Normal Acid Barrier to Trichomonal Vaginal Infection To discourage multiplication of trichomonads and to encourage physiologic protective mechanisms, a comprehensive therapeutic regimen with Floraquin® is instituted. The normal vagina, by reason of its acid reaction, is provided with a natural barrier against patho- genic microorganisms which require an alkaline medium. When the "acid barrier" is removed, a hypo-acid state results and growth of the pro- tective, physiologic and nonpathogenic Doderlein bacilli is inhibited-to be replaced by such patho- genic organisms as the trichomonad, streptococ- cus, staphylococcus, colon bacillus and Monilia candida. As infection develops, the epithelial cell layers, which normally number between forty-five and MAY S, 1954 fifty-five, may decrease to as few as fifteen to twelve layers or may disappear entirely. With this loss of glycogen-bearing cell layers, the available carbohydrate released by physiologic desquama- tion into the vaginal secretion and ultimately con- verted into lactic acid is proportionately decreased. Floraquin not only provides an effective tricho- monacide (Diodoquin®), destructive to pathogenic organisms, but furnishes sugar and boric acid for reestablishment of the normal vaginal acidity and regrowth of the normal protective flora. G. D. Searle & Co., Research in the Service of Medicine. 343

. NEW YORK D~CC n~ Official Publication of the Medical Society of the County of New York The Editors call the attention of the readers to the advertising in NEW YORK MEDICINE and urge physicians to patronize advertisers. Their support defrays much of the cost of this publication. EDITORIAL BOARD WILLIAM H. LEWIS, JR., M.D., Chairman GEORGE HIMLER, M.D. PETER M. MURRAY, M.D. BERNARD J. PISANI, M.D. ARTHUR R. SOHVAL, M.D. FREDERIC D. ZEMAN, M.D. JOHN H. GARLOCK, M.D., ex-O~'iCiO MEDICAL EDITOR HERBERT S. OGDEN, M.D. ED17OR ROBERT D. POTTER Published twice a month by the MEDICAL SOCIETY or THE CouNTY or Ngw YORK. Editorial Office: 2 EAST 103RD STaEEr, NEW YORK 29, N.Y. ATwater 9-7306 ; Display Advertising Ofjice : 280 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK 16, N. Y. MUrray Hill 6-8140 ; Onlyt'„advertising believed ethical is accepted, but such acceptance does not imply endorsement by the Medical Society of the County of New York. Annual Subscription $6.00-30 cents a copy ; Registered as second class matter at the Post OfFice, New York, N. Y., under the Act of March 3, 1879. Copyright, 1954, by the Medical Society of the County of New York. 344 NEW YORK MEDICINE

COUNTY SOCIETY PLAN Accident and Health Insurance THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK has officially selected the PROFESSIONAL DISABILITY POLICY of our company for its EXCLUSIVELY RECOGNIZED PLAN of accident and health insurance. Applications are invited from Society members who have not as yet applied; the policy is available to applicants in accordance with the Company's rules and regulations for acceptance of risks. More than 65% of the members of the Society are now policyholders. (This plan is also the official program for the Medical Societies of the Counties of Westchester, Bronx and Queens, as well as many other well know professional societies in the Metropolitan Area.) BRIEF OUTLINE OF COVERAGE Accidental Bodily -Full monthly benefit for total disability, from FIRST DAY, limit 60 months. One-half Injury Benefits monthly benefit for partial disability, limit 6 months. Limit of time for total and partial combined 60 months. Sickness Benefits -Full monthly benefit for total disability commencing with EIGHTH DAY of disability, limit 24 months, house confinement not required. Cancellation Clause -Once issued, the policy cannot be ridered for recurrent disability nor can it be terminated so l.ong_as the Society plan is in existence, except for a. Non-payment of premium. b. If the insured retires or ceases to be actively engaged in the Medical profession. c. If the insured ceases to be an active member of the Medical Society of the County of New York. d. If renewal is refused on all policies issued to all members of the Society in which event 60 days prior notice in writing must be given. PREMIUM RATES (Applicable to ages at entry Ages shown and attained at annual renewal of insurance) below signify next birthday. Monthly B.n.flts Dism.mb.rm.nt Ben.nts Ages up to 50 ANNUAL RATES* Ap.s 51 to 60 Ayes 61 to 65'• $100.00 $ 5,000. $ 29.50 $ 34.00 $ 43.00 150.00 7,500. 43.60 50.35 63.85 200.00 10,000. 57.70 66.70 84.70 300.00 15,000. 85.90 99.40 126.40 400.00 20.000. 114.10 132.10 168.10 500.00 20,000. 141.30 163.80 208.80 600.00 20,000. 168.50 195.50 249.50 ~Premiums may be paid half-yearly or quarterly, pro-rata. '"All rates above INCLUDE $1000 Accidental Death Benefit. Additional Accidental Death Benefit up to $4000 (making a total of $5000) may be procured for an additionall annual premium of $1.30 per $1000. Coverage for hospitalization and nursing fee is available at a small additional premium. "*Although the age limit for acceptance of risks is the 65th birthday, once issued there is no termination age limit for renewal. This Company has been in business more than fifty-eight years and is one of the leading writers Accident and Health Insurance, with a surplus to policy holders in excess of seven million dollars. Issued Exclusively by of NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY Through E. and W. BLANKSTEEN, Mgrs. Professional Disability Dept. 45 JOHN STREET REctor 2-9437 NEW YORK 38, N. Y. MAY 5, 1954 345

it. i !M.AY 5, 1 954 V01. X, N o. 9 Editorials U. S. Reinsurance Plan Faces Obstacles . . . . . . . . . ...... . ... 353 New York MS Chapter Founded ...... 354 Warning on Life Insurance . . . . . . . . . 354 Special Featare President's Page ... . .. ..... . ... 355 Practitioners' The Harmful Effects of Tobacco 356 .. Conlerence Proftams Calendar of Medical Meetings ... 360 N.Y. Academy of Medicine . . . . , . . . . 362 Local Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . 363 Advertising Sanitaria ....... ... ... 383 Classified .................. ..... . 385 NEW YORK MEDICINE official publication of the Medical Society of the County of New York 346 NEW YORK MEDICINE

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OFFICERS The MEDICAL SOCIETY of THE COUNTY of NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY 2 EAST 103RD STREET ATwater 9•?305 BUREAU OF MEDICAL ECONOMICS ATwater 9-4600 President President-Elect Vice-President Secretary Asst. Secretary T reasurer Asst. Treasurer Chairman Secretary Chairman COMMITTEES Legislation Public Relations Medical Economics Membership Public Health Historian Counsel Executive Secretary JOHN H. GARLOCK, M.D. PETER M. MURRAY, M.D. GERALD D. DORMAN, M.D. HERBERT S. OGDEN, M.D. GEORGE HIMLER, M.D. SAMUEL Z. FREEDMAN, M.D. CHARLES F. STEWART, M.D. NORTON S. BROWN, M.D. FRANK H. PETERS, M.D. GEORGE W. FISH, M.D. DAVID LYALL, M.D. FRANK J. McGOWAN, M.D. FREDERIC D. ZEMAN, M.D. WILLIAM B. RAWLS, M.D. JOHN H. KEATING, M.D. KENNETH M. LEWIS, M.D. ARTHUR M. MASTER, M.D. GERVAIS W. McAULIFFE, M.D. HERBERT POLLACK, M.D. PHILIP D. ALLEN, M.D. JOSEPH E. CORR, M.D. KAUFMAN WALLACH, M.D. SAMUEL FRANT, M.D. J. HOMER CUDMORE, M.D. REED B. DAWSON, EsQ. ROBERT D. POTTER f u can depend on this Skimmed o Milk. It is delivered to your patients aY after mitking• it tastes delicious. It the d sh much longer• Walker-Gordon keeps fre ed Milk (less than 0.05~10 Certified Sk~mm dbottled astevrizedra" butter4at)1PrOduced,P N.~. Farm'PlainsbOror nia on thewdlker-GOrd°" Coon<«s. and Philadelp b the I~ed~al Milk Comilssions ot N.Y •. KinCs Hadson ~attit~ei l - 348 NEW YORK MEDICINE CENSORS TRUSTEES STANDING

to-z- d4kdtil~ ti&a~ ctN rr•- o+e+c1- r n a Carbromal with Scopolamine A new, non-barbiturate formula for daytime use To calm the tense and nervous patient CAR-SED-INE fills a long-felt need for a non-hypnotic, non-narcotic sedative that can be safely pre- rib d f d ti ti ith d sc e or ay me se on w - ~ a out dulling the senses or produeing unwanted drowsiness. CAR-SED-INE combines two drugs of established clinical efficacy and safety: Carbromal ". . . a dependable seda- tive. It allays excitement and anxiety and tends to restore quietude and tran- quility."1 Scopolamine ". . . certainly ... is effective in relieving the patient's emotional disturb- ances."2 FORMULA: each tablet contains Carbromal, 250 mg., and Scopola- mine HBr., 0.1 mg. DOSAGE: one tablet (in rare cases, two) two to four times daily, as required. t RAYIVIER Supplied, on prescription only, in ,S) bottles of 100 and 1,000 tablets. 1. Krantz, J.C. & Carr, C.J.: Pharma- cological Principles of Medical Practice, ,~ Williams & Wilkins Co., Baltimore, Md., 1951. 2. Goodman, L. & Gilman, A.: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. The Macmillan Co., New York City, 1941. Serving the medical profession for nearly a third of a century. r PH:\R11A(:A(, l:0\IP\`1 Pherms•euQ~al :ltamd~, ~umr~ Jusprr aud if 511a: I Strrro. !"1uL:J.FI"E,e ~!. N: M.A Y 5, 1954 349

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Out in front... in treatment of hypertension More physicians write prescriptions for Raudixin than for all other forms of rauwolfia combined. The reasons for this choice are sound: . Raudixin contains the standardized whole root of Rauwolfia serpentina. There is no definite evidence that any alkaloid or fraction has all the beneficial actions of the whole crude root. . Raudixin lowers blood pressure moderately, gradually, stably. It also slows the pulse and has a mild sedative effect. . Raudixin is the safe hypotensive agent. It causes no dangerous reactions and almost no unpleasant ones. . Raudixin is often effective alone in mild to moderate hypertension of the labile type. In more severe cases it is effectively combined with other hypotensive agents. 50 and 100 mg. tablets, bottles of 100 U~'"e.J 3l g..1.Y1 'RAUDIXIN' IS A TRADEMARK MAY 5, 1954 351