The King’s Condition

Evening Star, Issue 20052, 18 December 1928, Page 8

The King’s Condition

A More Optimistic Outlook

Ray Treatment Being Given

fr««s Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, December 17. !A! bulletin issued at 10.45 a.m. read as follows: The King had a fair night, with some natural sleep towards morning. _ Ihe slight improvement in His Majesty s condition noted yesterday continues.— (Signed) S. Hewctt. H. Rigby,_ Dawson.”—Australian Press AssociationUnited Service. NO SIGN OF TUBERCULOSIS. Frees Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, December 17. The latest report from the Palace states that there lias been no change in His Majesty’s condition since the evening bulletin. His Majesty slept lor some time in the altenioon. The ‘ Daily Chronicle’s ’ .medical correspondent states: “ It is noteworthy that the tonic of ultra-violet rays isharmful in cases of consumption. There bus been a suggestion that underlying the empyema, from which His Majesty is suffering, there might bo a focus of tuberculosis, bub this is definitely negatived by the use of the rays. If there had been a suspicion of the tuberculosis the rays would nob have been used.— Australian Press Association. MOilE CHEERFUL OUTLOOK. Press Association—By Telegraph-Copyright. LONDON, December 16. To-day’s bulletins are the most hopeful that have been issued for some days, and to-night’s particularly indicates a shade of progress in the right direction. To quote an authoritative expression from the Palace, coupled _ with this morning’s bulletin, it has given rise to a more optimistic outlook, despite the definite knowledge that an ’ arduous struggle is inevitably ahead. The first application of ray therapy was given to-night just before the bulletin was issued. Though it was administered by the experts, Dr Howett and Dr .Woods, they did not sign the bulletin, and it is stated that they will not sign any future bulletins. Lord Dawson paid a brief visit this afternoon, and returned at 8.30, accompanied by Dr Howett and Dr Woods. The three- joined in consultation with Sir Stanley Hewetb after the ray treatment was applied. Dr Howett and Dr iWoocfs left the Palace at 10 o’clock.— 'Australian Press Association. RAY THERAPY. IMPORTANT RESULTS ACHIEVED ■ IN MANY CASES. Pres* Association—By Telegraph—Copyrighs. LONDON, December 16. The ray treatment usually begins with one short application a day, the chest or back being exposed for only half a minute. The following exposure may be a minute, and the third two minutes, or alternatively two application a day, each of one minute. It is necessary to allow the patient to become gradually accustomed to it, as longer than half a minute at the beginning would produce the equivalent of a severe sunburn. The treatment usually soothes the patient to a feeling of well-being, and many frequently ask for longer applications, because it induces a sensation of returning strength, lb is this effect of giving greater power of resistance which the doctors hope to create. The value of the treatment for empyema has been proved tenfold, and evidently the doctors resorted to it as the result of added knowledge by the operation. Famous specialists informed the ‘Daity Express’ that only experts can administer the rays. Exceptionally good results had been achieved in combating the effect of infection, as well as in reviving the general strength of patients. The ray acts on the blood through the skin, and stimulates the blood's resistance qualities. It has the recuperative effect of strong sunlight, and raises the whole tone of the system. —Australian Press Association. A RECENT DEVELOPMENT. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, December 16. Tie use of the ultra-violet ray on the King is the greatest single piece or recognition yet given to electro-therapy. The growth of light healing is one of the outstanding developments of medical science, in which Britishers are in the forefront. _ The finest ultra-violet ray apparatus in the world is possessed by the Light Clinic, which was forthwith offered to the King’s physicians as soon as they realised that the system was being called in to their aid. The light apparatus, which is easily portable, is placed on stands beside the bed and connected with the ordinary light circuit, while the chest and back arc bared. Both the King’s doctors wear dark glasses as the effect of the rays on the naked eye is injurious. The Light Clinic was founded two years ago through the aid •of gifts exceeding £200,000 by an anonymous philanthropist.—Australian Press Association. THE Q’UEEN AND THE PRINCE. i ■ Pr»=SAssociation—By Telegraph—Copyright, LONDON, December 17. . The Queen was able to leave the Palace, and she had lunch with the Duke and Duchess of York at the Piccadilly residence. She afterwards went for a short drive,’ being welcomed by Crowds on her return to the Palace.

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The Prince of Wales was at the Palace in the morning, and returned in the evening. He left after ho had heard the latest report,—Australian Press Association. RESOLUTION BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. At the monthly meeting of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce last evening, the following resolution was passed:—“That this chamber desires to express its sincere and loyal sympathy with the King in his illness, and prays that he bo speedily restored to health ”; and it was decided that a copy of the resolution bo forwarded to the Governor-General.