Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing - Sonah Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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ll Y' SONAH-27 I ' Ill , considerable period, sometimes for as long as two years and four months. It derives its name from the fact that the disease attacks the sufferers only in the early hours of the morning. just before it is time to rise, the patient experiences a marked inability to move, he feels that he cannot get out of bed, there is a general stiffness amounting almost to paralysis over the entire body, being especially acute in the extremities, the bloodfpressure falls, the pulse is slow and weak, a udark brown taste may be present in the mouth, the eyelids refuse to remain open and unless the patient is goaded by abject fear of punish' ment or drastic measures are employed by kind friends to stimulate the patient to arise, she returns almost immediately to her former comatose state. 6. Nasal Polqosis The main symptom of this obnoxious disease is unmistakable, and consists in an unwarranted thrusting of the nasal protuberance into the affairs of other people. Unforf tunately, since it is not a contagious malady, these patients cannot be segregated but are free to mingle with society, however, the writer understands that there is now a move' ment on foot whereby representatives of the leading medical colleges, research bureaus, etc., throughout the country will wait on President Coolidge with a petition asking that those persons found to be harboring the microbe, nasal coccus, be quarantined until proof is established as to their complete recovery and immunization from further attacks. 7. Sans Intelligentia-or Dumbellfs Disease This condition is classed with incurables. It is always congenital and no hope is held out for the patient's recovery. The chief feature is the expression of utter vacuity on the face of the sufferer which arises from paralysis of the orbicularis oris muscle. This persistent gaping of the buccal cavity is known among the laity as uflyfcatchingf' 8. Ruber Neclqrosis-or i'RublJerfNeclq. This malady is marked by an uncontrollable desire on the part of the patient to turn and gaze at whatever object interests him, whether or not it is any of his concern. It has not yet been proved that the disease is hereditary, but the writer has seen whole families afflicted with the same ailment, however, it may be said to be infectious in that wherever one of these patients stops to 'irubberf' dozens more become infected spon' taneously, and join the circle of starers. The disease occurs, thus, intermittently, on the slightest provocation. A man has but to slip on a banana peeling to be surrounded by scores of these people. The writer once counted fiftyfseven individuals watching a man posting signs on the billboard. This disease was known before the Christian era, as Shakespeare in one of his plays makes mention of a Latin peasantry who sat all day long Non chimney top to see Great Pompey pass the streets of Rome. The young practitioner, however, must not confuse Ruber Neckrosis with Nasal Pokosis, or Du1nbell's Disease. It is true they have many features in common, the vacuous stare, the ability to be ever present, etc., but unlike those suffering from the two later diseases, these people are never truly obnoxious, and are usually able to pass their intelligence tests. H. I. I. B. si l Y an og 88

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, H . SONAH-27 I WC Common Diseases Met with in the Ouactice of Medicine 1. Pedagogia Horriforus-or School Fever This is one of the commonest diseases of childhood, and is found most frequently in boys between the ages of ten and fourteen. Though no child is too young or too old to be wholly immune, the malady assumes epidemic proportions during the swimming and fishing seasons. We have in Tom Sawyer the classic case of this variety. The disease may take many forms, however, such as hallucinations, on the part of the patient conf cerning his healthg e.g., he imagines he is seized with violent abdominal pains just before the school bell rings, but if allowed to remain at home the rapidity of recovery is miracuf lous. Ultra psychologists attempt to explain this agefold natural phenomenon, but wise parents at once recognize the symptoms and treat as indicated. 2. Pernicious Petting This disorder conhnes itself peculiarly to the civilized nations, as researches have failed to locate a single case among savages. Medical opinion on the whole concedes that the onset of the disease generally take place at night, though the precise reason for this not known. The distinguishing characteristic of this disease is the fact that it never attacks the individual when alone. The germ lies dormant for days but darkness, isolation and a companion provide the ideal media for cultivation. In some sufferers the complaint becomes chronic and the microbe is able to reach maturity in light and public places. It is this class of patients which gives the disease its name. It remains for future generations to exterminate these public pests. 3. Multiple Waggosis Glossorum Though this disease may attack either sex, women are more frequently its victims. It is slightly epidemic in form and is most prevalent among the leisure classes. It is highly infectious, in fact, instances are cited where one sufferer in no closer contact than at an afternoon bridge table, has infected the entire gathering. There is also the backffence variety. These individuals are most frequently seized when hanging out the Monday wash. In both types, however, the cardinal symptom is the same, i.e., a complete relaxation of the depressor muscles of the tongue, which permits of ceaseless vibrations of that organ. Finally, one sees the pathetic picture of a woman engrossed in endless conversation to the utter disregard of all duty. 4. Tuwnor Crani Vacuorum-or L'Swelled Head History makes no mention of this disease, though doubtlessly it has alllicted humanity since the race began. In justice to the sex, it must be stated that the occurrence is rare in women, in fact, the condition seems to conhne itself solely to males. The disease is characterized by a marked swelling of the head which in chronic cases, has been known to obliterate the entire brain. Under favorable conditions, the infection may spread to involve the whole thoracic region, causing a marked elevation of the costal margin. This complication is known to the laity as being uchestyf' 5. Matutinal Encephalitis-or Sleeping Sickness, or Information of the Brain This ailment has become almost epidemic in its occurrence, and usually lasts over a :vet do ,fiajli-',aea. - X X 87

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.,.,. ll a S O N A H - 2 7 T Ill' , , - Senior Basketball and Swimming The Senior Class of the Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing and Hygiene developed some good aquatic athletes who afforded some close competition for the other classes in the various swimming meets. Some of the stars shown in the swimming picture are: left to right, Helen Heise, Nora Stirling, Helen Hendrickson, Rose Krummack, Helen Hancock and Charlotte Horen. QIGIIICQXS These girls had a snappy Basket'Ball team which was always ready to compete with the other classes. The players shown below are: left to right, Helen Hendrickson, Nora Stirling, Rose Krummack, Bertha Woods, Helen Heise. mmm 1 . a - Mx' 3 '..K x ba 89