EDITOR'S PREFACE 



We have in English no discussion of the Constitutional Diseases which 

 treats with any fulness the problems arising when we consider the reasons for 

 what occurs in these diseases. 



The rationale of the symptomatology, the rationale of treatment (i. e., 

 in diabetes) is here admirably set forth by clinicians each of whom speaks 

 with authority. 



The writers have wisely confined themselves for the most part to thorough 

 discussions of certain points in each of the diseases considered — making no 

 fatuous attempt to compress a huge subject into narrow limits. They have 

 brought their subjects up to date and given very frankly their personal views 

 on the points at issue. 



For the manner and for the matter of their work, therefore, we are in- 

 debted to our Teutonic brethren, and we are glad that the book will now find 

 a large circle of readers. 



EiCHARD C. Cabot. 



190 Marlborohgh Steeet, Boston, Mass. 



