128 THE PROTEOMORPHIC THEORY AND THE NEW MEDICINE 



in weight, strength and energy practitioner and patient alike 

 will indulge a measure of satisfaction quite independent of any 

 microscopical findings to justify their clinical observations. 

 Nevertheless I would urge that the most intelligent administra- 

 tion of protein therapy cannot be carried out without the aid 

 of the microscope, for reasons that have been detailed in earlier 

 chapters. This is particularly true, as I have pointed out, in 

 the later stages of treatment. The initial doses of any Proteal 

 may be given after a routine method, details of which will be 

 presented more fully in a moment. But determination of dosage 

 at a later stage of treatment, particularly in case of grave mala- 

 dies, and questions as to the time when treatment may advan- 

 tageously be discontinued should be answered by combining 

 clinical observations with microscopic study of the blood. I 

 repeat, however, that such observation is not absolutely necessary, 

 any more than it is in connection with any other line of treat- 

 ment. But my own studies lead me to feel, in common with other 

 hematologists, that the microscope should be given a far more 

 important place in the equipment of the general practitioner 

 than has yet been accorded it, and I would not overlook this 

 opportunity to reiterate that opinion. 



I would urge the practitioner to carry his studies of the blood 

 somewhat beyond the elementary stage, and I venture to make 

 a few practical suggestions based on my own personal studies 

 before going on to a detailed consideration of the practicalities 

 of the administration of proteals. I am stimulated to do this 

 partly because a large correspondence with physicians has shown 

 a growing interest in the subject, and I feel that by presenting 

 the matter here I can in effect answer individual inquiries as 

 advantageously as by personal letter. What I have to say here, 

 however, must not be taken as a comprehensive study, but only 

 as a series of practical hints. 



At the outset, I would ^suggest that a good deal more atten- 

 tion might advantageously be given to cells in the counting cham- 

 ber than is commonly done. A mere numerical count does not 

 by any means tell the entire story. It is often of interest and 

 value to note the response of the cells to the influence of the 

 Toisson solution that is commonly used in counting. Often cells 

 that at first seem round, full, and normal will presently show 

 crenated edges, shrivel in size, develop spine-like processes or 

 fimbriations until they assume the appearance of diminutive sea 

 urchins, and show other malformations. 



It is my opinion that the time required to bring about these 

 modifications gives at least general clues to the qualitative status 

 of the red corpuscles; and, in particular, that the corpuscles 

 suffering, from protein toxaemia (intestinal, cancerous, or what 



