of the University of Pennsylvania. 



13 



we have obtained results which we believe accu- 

 rately represent the changes in the relative propor- 

 tion of fat in the specimens examined, although the 

 unit assumed may not correspond with that obtained 

 by gravimetric methods. 



The individuals under observation were upon a 

 diet practically uniform in composition and quan- 

 tity, both before and during the treatment. At the 

 end of the period of inunction a marked gain in 

 weight and general health was noted in the majority 

 of the cases. 



The results of our study are indicated in the fol- 

 lowing tables : 



