DANGERS OF THE X-RAYS
THAMES, May 29. "What is probably the first affair of the kind in the colony has -occurred in connection with the working of the X-rays to Mr Wright, instructor in electricity afc • the Thames School of Mines. As the result; of operations, he sustained an injury to the hand in. the shape of an electrical burn. This occurred some months ago. Medical advice was then sought, but was ; unable to effect a cure. The injury was .' puzzling, owing to the doctors having no i previous experience. It appears as though' i the rays have destroyed the blood tissues ■of the hand. The bones are not so far ' affected. Under treatment the tissues grovr stronger, but are unable to maintain their strength, and break down. The injury appears as formidable and painful as ever. A recommendation has been made to the* Minister of- 'Mines, as the result of which. Mr Wright will probably be allowed a" months' leave of absence on full pay, an, will proceed Home xo seek expert advict as there is a danger of the bones beoomin affected, and he may lose his hand or »ryv> as occurred in similar cases reporter 1 Edison's laboratory.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2672, 31 May 1905, Page 25
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