X RAYS.
A VICTIM'S SUFFERINGS.', (by TKLEGItArU —FRESS ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT.) London, Juno 30. Dr. Hall Edwards, tho X-Itay martyr, has suffered amputation of tho other hand. Dr. John Hall-Edwards first of all had to suffer amputation of tho left arm. Tho disease, known as X-rays dermatitis, lias claimed other victims, and arises from tho manipulation of the rays; but the discaso may bo avoided by tho use of proper precautions. Tkeso tho pioneer investigators have had to learn by experience. Dr. llali-Edwlu'ds' hands became covored with warty formations, which wero excruciatingly painful, and for which no relief could bo found. Ho has stated that for four years ho has never been freo from pain. In March ho was granted a oivil list pension o£ ,£l2O a year. '
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Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 239, 2 July 1908, Page 7
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127X RAYS. Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 239, 2 July 1908, Page 7
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