THE CURE CORNER.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11026, 14 March 1914, Page 3

THE CURE CORNER.

BAD TEETH AND CANCER.

That defective teeth are sometimes connected with cancer was recently brought forward at the International Congress of Medicine by a dental surgeon whose experience is gained in several hospitals. His researches have just been published in full, and appear to support his belief that the poison swallowed, daily by possessors of Dad teeth must have a serious effect on the stomach and intestines. In a 'arge proportion of cancer cases it is the alimentary tract which is the seat of the disease. It is well known that the constant swallowing of pus often brings on chronic gastritis, and that chronic inflammation of certain parts of the body will predispose to the development of cancer. Most patients who suffer from cancer of the stomach aro found to have had chronic gastritis for many years before the malignant disease declared itself. The result of Dr Steadman's investigations has been to prove that the majority of persons suffering from cancer in the alimentary canaJ have periodontal disease in an advanced stag©, and that this inflammation of the jaw bone is not nearly so common when cancer is not present. Ho thus concludes that the connection between cancer and a defective condition of the tesili [Lit leads lo & Cftllfitflilt pftfiSßfifl of pus directly into the stomach, is clearly established.

Few people, except trained nurses, know that a restless patient is made much more comfortable if the corners of the under sheet aro carefully -pinned to the under side of the mattress with safety j>ins. Draw the sheet tight and pin-it securely. It will be a relief to niirso and patient. . Bad cuts and burns sometimes happen in the kitchen, so it is well to know of handy remedies. To stop the bleeding of a bad cut, apply finely powdered rice or flour to the wound.' If' soft soap is to be had, it will ease the pain of a burn at once.

For burns and scalds apply glycerine and flour, the latter heaped pn the affected part to keep off the air. On this put a good pad of cotton wool and bandage. Warts are very disfiguring to the hands. They will sometimes yield to the touch of a lump of soda, which must be moistened at one end and rubbed on the wart damp. The soda treatment must bo repeated day by day.