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or of those present in the blood and tissues in renal disease, and in 

 v. Xoorden's opinion there is no evidence of a "vicarious" excretion on the 

 part of the sweat glands. A reported suppression of alimentary glyco- 

 suria by rapid perspiration and appearance of sugar in the sweat (Bendix) 

 requires confirmation. While hot baths may be of value in nephritis 

 (Strasser and Blmnenkranz) the excessive water lost in perspiration must 

 be restored and in the light of the information on the influence of hot baths 

 on nitrogen metabolism, the heat application should not be so powerful or 

 rapid as to cause a rise in body temperature. 



