Queries and Minor Notes
February 1938
in “
Journal of the American Medical Association
”
TLDR Washing can prevent cancer from lubricating oils, extreme body temperatures need more study, Sulfomid is not recognized, no reliable diphtheria carrier treatment except surgery, eyelid injuries should heal before repair, heterophile antibody test is specific for mononucleosis, chlorine inhalations for colds are outdated, and wheat germ is safe.
The document addresses various medical topics, including the potential carcinogenic effects of lubricating oils, noting that proper washing may prevent cancer. It discusses human body temperature limits, indicating that while temperatures up to 108 F have been survived, those above 109 F are often fatal and require more research. The document clarifies that Sulfomid is not recognized by the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry and was not mentioned by Drs. Dees and Colston. It states that there is no reliable medical treatment for diphtheria carriers, but surgical intervention can be effective. For eyelid injuries, it recommends allowing complete healing before repair. The test for heterophile antibodies is specific for infectious mononucleosis, with exceptions. Chlorine inhalations for colds are no longer common due to control difficulties. Lastly, it confirms that common wheat germ preparations are not considered dangerous or carcinogenic.
