The adrenal cortex

Abstract

In summary may I recall to you that we have briefly reviewed the probable functions of the adrenal cortex it being the “vital” part of the adrenal gland), and have suggested the use of a potent cortical extract in certain clinical entities, including the so-called “thymic syndrome,” cyclic vomiting, certain cases of infantile diarrhoea, the vomiting of pregnancy, severe infections, and severe burns. May I suggest in conclusion that it is only by applying clinically the findings of the experimental physiologist that real progress can be made in the solution of our medical problems. Such experimental clinical research can readily be made compatible with the best interests of the patient. An account of the discussion on this paper will be found at page 1221. Figs. 1 and 2 are reproduced from the Adrenals, by A. Grollman (The Williams and Wilkins Company, Baltimore, 1936). © 1937, British Medical Journal Publishing Group. All rights reserved.