The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-21
Noted Specialist Speaks
 On Tuberculosis Problems
 And Outlines Symptom s
Dr. Harris Talks Food Poisoning and Advocates a Strict Inspection of Food Products-Vitamines Discussed by Dr. McLester-More Than
 500 Delegates Present

o'clock for another series of lectures especially prepared by medical spe- cialists, and all of which, combined, have added much to make this the most helpful and enjoyable conven- ton ever held. according to the open expressions of the delegates.
 Harris Talks
 Food Poisoning" was the subject of talk by Dr, eale Harris. Bir- mngham, in which he declared that the so-called ptomain poison is really not poison, as is generally believed, but that certain bacteria gets into the food thus causing poisonous symptoms
 It was further pointed out that a great many cases of sudden death thought to have resulted from pto- main poisoning were in reality oaus- ed by blood poison, ulcer of the stom- ach or the like.
 Millions of varieties of canned goods were used by our soldiers dur Ing the late war, and out of the B. 000,000 boys In the army, less than 100 cases of food poisoning occurred" :" declared Dr. Harris, who asserted that if the essentials of food inapec- ton were closely observed in civilian life as in the army cantonments, that very little sickness and death would occur as a result of poisoned food.
 Treating the diagnosis of food poi son, the speaker concluded by recom- mending that the stomach be emptied immediately after symptoms were noted. that nothing should be eaten Tor 24 hours and that milk and other proteins should not be eaten by the patient for at least three days.
 Discusses Vitamines
 Discussing the important subject of Vitamines, Dr. J. $. McLester, Bir- mingham, next addressed the dele gates, urging the necessity of such food properties for proper physical vigor, indurance and growth and an even greater amount for reproduc- ton than for the actual good health and physical strength.
 Vitamines were discussed under the three classes of growth producing, anti-neuritic and anti-scorbutic vita mines, all of which arc highly im- portant in the wholesome dietary. Fireless- cookers and other instru- ments that necessitate the long pro- cess of cooking food were discounted as they destroy the vitamlne prop critics of the food very materially. and other faults of our American dietary were brought out, such an insufficient milk drinking, too much meat and other proteins and fats without sufficient vltamines and minerals.
 Boosts Vegetables
 Fresh vegetables especially the leafy parts are rich in vitamines as are many fruits as oranges" declared Dr. McLester. who stated that spin ach lettuce and tomatoes were rich est in such ingredients.
 Canned Dao1e or vauatohIn. erally lose most of their vitamine qualities except tomatoes, 1t was pointed out, and milk, as rich vita mine was recommended for a prom inent place in the dietary. In con clusion, the speaker urged that pa- tients needed vitamines throughout life, that they could be supplied only through a proper diet, and that it was highly unwholesome to con. tinue, as many do, to use yeast ant other artificial vitamines
 Other Speakers
 Other speakers during the after noon were Drs. r. B. Moss Selma, on "Myelogenous I,eukemia, with Report of a Cured Case" and a discussion by Dr. H. s. Ward: pr. E.. M. Mason, Birmingham, on treatment of mu- cous colitis," and discussion by pr. NJ. M. Nolan; "Ulcerative Endocardi- tis." by Dr. Cabot Hull of Blrming- ham. with a discussion led by pr. Henry Carter; "Pyelitis in Children" by pr, w. W. Harper, Selma, with a discussion from Dr. J. Ross Snyder: "Pyeltis in the Newborn" by Dr. J. Ross Snyder, Birmingham, and a dis cussion by W. W. Harper Selma and The Responsibility of the General Practitioner fin the Treatment of Syphilis by B. B. Rogan, Selma.