=Carbolate of Lime in Pertussis.=—Dr. Snow, of Providence, has suggested the use of carbolate of lime in hooping-cough, and in all cases it has apparently produced a marked effect in diminishing the frequency and severity of the paroxysms. Small quantities of the carbolate of lime are placed in saucers in the room where the child sleeps; merely sufficient to make the odour perceptible. (_New York Medical Record._) =Bromide of Potassium and Antimony in Puerperal Convulsions.=—Dr. T. N. Simmons reports the history of a case of puerperal convulsions, in which the efficacy of these remedies was evident. A primipara, while in labour, with the head of the child in the inferior strait, was seized with a violent convulsion, which was followed by four others, with an interval of about 15 minutes between each. Chloroform proving of no benefit, bromide of potassium was administered, beginning with a dose of 40 grains in combination with half a grain of antimony. In combination with the bromide one-half grain of the antimony was given every hour and a half or two hours, until three grains of the antimony were taken. After the first dose there was a return of four paroxysms. The first occurred within an hour, the second in two hours, the third between three and four hours, and the fourth in eight hours. Their intensity and duration were also diminished in the order of their recurrence. Convalescence was rapid. (_N. O. Journal of Medicine._) =An Acidulated Solution of Pepsine as a Solvent for False Membrane in Diphtheria.=—Dr. W. H. Doughty has communicated to the _Richmond and Louisville Medical Journal_ an article upon this subject, with a history of a case in which he was entirely satisfied with the efficacy of pepsine in diphtheria. The patient was about 25 years of age, of feeble general health from intermittent fever. He presented himself with sore throat. For the affection cauterization was resorted to, and a gargle of chlorate of potash ordered. The throat became very much inflamed and swollen, and the glands about the neck enlarged. About the fourth day exudation of membrane was observed under the tongue, a portion of which was removed with forceps. The swelling increased, and the membrane continued to re-form. Quinine and stimulants were freely used, with inhalations of lime-water. On the fifth day commenced the application of pepsine to the membrane, keeping up the same general treatment. Pepsine was used in the following proportion: ℞ pepsine ℨj; acid muriatic, dilute, gtt. x; water q. s. ad ℥iij.: M. and filter. This was applied by means of a hair pencil continuously. A few hours from the commencement of the application, “the mouth, as far as visible, is cleaner and better.” On the next day the patient feels better; no appearance of exudation; mouth is clean, but continues to discharge broken-down opaque masses from the throat, and thinks he must have suffocated but for the solution employed.