The Causes of Transient Cerebral Paralyses

" apoplectic strokes " is one of the most important and most interesting fields for research at the present time. They cut short so many vigorous lives, or reduce them almost to the level of a vegetative existence. They arise, too, in the course of so many different diseases, and checkmate us when a prospect of recovery is in sight. The majority of the cases are accompanied by organic lesions, and offer little hope of repair beyond the substitution and training of other nerves and muscles. Certain hemorrhages, indeed, may be absorbed, and if important structures have not been damaged ultimate recovery may take place. In embolism, again, the