BRTouH 923 conveniently be combined with the daily cortisone.For most of the patients in these islands, however, cortisone alone seems adequate for full health. SummaryAn account is given of a clinical trial in which four patients with Addison's disease were studied over a period of 18 to 27 months.Initial treatment with a combination of cortisone, deoxycortone trimethylacetate microsuspension, and salt for 9 to 21 months was followed by maintenance on cortisone alone for 6 to 10 months.The effects of both forms of treatment on the clinical and biochemical aspects are detailed.It is concluded that the majority of patients with Addison's disease can be maintained in good health on cortisone alone, without additional D.C.A. or salt.We wish to thank Professor G. McG.Bull for his assistance in preparing this paper and for allowing us to treat one of his patients.Our thanks are also due to Dr. J. A.
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