SPAHLINGER SERUM.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 June 1923, Page 1

SPAHLINGER SERUM.

TRIBUTES EROAI DOCTORS. LONDON, A) ay 13. Dr Jackson Alorris, medical officer attached to Australia House, says that experts did not wish to cause tlie public to feel optimistic about the Spalilinger tuberculosis treatment, since it might not be available, owing io the lack of financial support: hut medical men were cc infident that Dr Spalilinm'r had discovered a cure lor coilsumption.

“I have seen eases treated and cured,” said Dr Alorris. “The patients are all now doing a full day’s work, without signs of recurrence oi the malady. Clinical records show that recovery can take place, even in advanced eases of consumption showing marked toxic effects of the disease, such as night sweats, evening rise of temperature, quick pulse, and profuse expectoration. In I net, there are instances of the recovery of persons dying rapidly, with probably only two oi three months to live.

“Dr Spahlinger spent all Ills money on the preliminary research, but if lie could get the capital required lo purchase the necessary horses and other animals, and to buy materials and increase his staff, he could immediately increase the output from the foundation cultures which he possesses.” “T am. satisfied that Spnlilingcr’s treatment is a wonderful thing,” said Dr Ale Freddie, of Victoria, in an interview given to a representative of the “Sydney Sun.” “ft will produce definite results. Experts desire that overmuch publicity he not given to the matter, because they fear that financial support may not be forthcoming. It would therefore be cruel to raise people’s hopes, only to disappoint them.

“Dr Spahlinger is now manufacturing a serum that will cure patients In six months, but to develop a culluro from ike beginning requires four years. If Dr Spahlinger were given the necessary financial assistance If could teach others the ptoeoss, and establish laboratories for manufacturing the serum.

‘•There will bo an enormous demand when the outside public becomes fully acquainted with the possibilities oT tlie treatment, and oilier countries will be sure to apply for supplies.”